KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) has launched its policy note titled ‘Pakistan’s Leather Sector at a Crossroads: ICMA’s Roadmap for Structural Reform and Export Resilience’ at the office of the Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), a statement said on Saturday.
Aamir Ijaz Khan, executive director of the ICMA, highlighted the leather sector’s untapped potential and emphasised the Policy Note’s reform agenda, focusing on structural improvements, modernisation, value addition, diversification, sustainability and human capital development. He reaffirmed the ICMA’s commitment to evidence-based research supporting informed policymaking and economic growth.
Participants engaged in detailed discussions on the findings, stressing measures to revive the industry, enhance exports, improve compliance with international standards, and foster stronger collaboration between policymakers and industry. The ICMA and PTA agreed to work closely on future research, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote sustainable development and global competitiveness.
