ISLAMABAD: The 9th Pakistan Mega Leather Show took place in Lahore from January 26th to 28th, achieved remarkable success promoting leather industry partnership, Gwadar Pro reported on Monday.
The event witnessed a significant presence of Chinese companies, who not only attended the exhibition but also forged valuable cooperation agreements, solidifying the potential for collaboration between the Chinese and Pakistani footwear industries.


“Given China's position as the top producer of footwear and leather goods, coupled with Pakistan's ability to supply high-quality leather to major brands at competitive labor costs, the potential for a win-win cooperation between the two countries is substantial,” said Agha Saiddain, former chairman of Pakistan Tanners Association.


Understanding the potential of Pak-China leather industry cooperation, the Guangdong Shoes Materials Association organized a delegation of Chinese companies to participate in this influential exhibition.


“The products primarily produced in Pakistan are mainly made of real leather, but there is a significant scarcity of footwear and bag products made from other materials such as synthetic leather.


The local population also exhibits a strong desire for fashionable footwear and bags. Pakistan also have implemented favorable import policies for these products, creating a conducive environment for collaboration between Chinese exhibitors and the Pakistani market,” said one Chinese exhibitor.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated probe against CEO DRAP Asim Rauf for awarding substandard syringes contract.

According to the case, Asim Rauf awarded contract to a company who imported substandard syringes which were found a major cause of spread of diseases in the people, a complainant filed with the FIA.
Anti-corruption circle of the Federal Investigation Agency has formally started an investigation in this regard and the syringes contract that DRAP has given to the private company are non-standard that are spreading diseases and these syringes are substandard according to investigation.


FIA has issued a notice to the Collector of Customs for production of records and FIA also served notice to CEO DRAP Asim Rauf for investigation. In notice for record to Pakistan Customs, FIA asked for a copy of general declaration regarding import of non medical grade poly propylene fringes, 1-4 infusion set etc with NOC of the DRAP.

PAKPATTAN: In a significant development towards achieving gender equality, a woman has been appointed as the village leader (Lambardar) in Arifwala in district Pakpattan.

Amna Bibi, a resident of 22 KB village, received the official notification of her appointment from the Pakpattan Deputy Commissioner (DC), Sadia Mehr.

Amna Bibi is the first woman to hold this position in Arifwala, and one of the few in the entire Punjab province. She will be responsible for overseeing the affairs of the village, such as resolving disputes, collecting taxes, maintaining records, and liaising with the district administration.

The appointment of a woman as Lambardar by the deputy commissioner is considered as a positive step towards empowering women and promoting gender equality in rural areas.

The Lambardari system in Pakistan is based on the pre-partition Indian land revenue system.

Lambardar is a semi-hereditary status in Punjab, Pakistan. Zamindars with considerable landholdings and hereditary status are usually serving as Lambardars.

Currently, educated youngsters with landholdings and hereditary status are being appointed by deputy commissioners to replace old members of the families serving as Lambardars in Punjab.