Pakistan is currently importing test kits, masks and other medical supplies to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the government has allowed companies to manufacture masks and personal care products for export.
The aforementioned approval was given at a meeting of the National Command and Control Center (NCOC), said Commerce Prime Minister and Investment Adviser Abdul Razak Dawood.
In a series of tweets on Thursday, the consultant stated that the approval applies only to "normal textile masks" and not to N95 and surgical masks. He asked the manufacturers to prepare for this, as the necessary documents and details will be released soon.
The National Command and Control Center (NCOC )meeting this morning approved the export of hygiene and textile masks, No N95 and surgical masks, but normal textile masks. The required documentation information will be published in the coming days. So please prepare, ”he tweeted.
After closing, we have to think strategically about the scenario. I ask business people to think about changing their product mix, geographic spread and moving to new companies. This should be our strategy for sustainable growth, "the consultant continued, calling on business to pass on any suggestions to the Department of Commerce.
The consultant had previously warned that the economic situation in Pakistan had reached a critical stage after the release of COVID-19.
"We are in the Treasury to discuss and analyze forecasts from both the IMF and the World Bank, but one thing is certain: the situation for Pakistan is critical," he said.
Last month, the federal government banned the export of personal protective equipment after the country's corona virus cast more than 950 votes.
The prohibited devices included N95 masks, surgical masks, face masks, hand cleansers, biohazard bags, goggles, disposable gloves, and clothing.
The initiative was taken at a time when countries were in a hurry to protect their mask supplies as panic purchases, hoarding and theft had spread over fear of the deadly virus.
Demand for and price for medical protective equipment, especially single-use masks, has increased since the appearance of the corona virus in Wuhan, China, in December. Masks had either disappeared from medical stores in the city or were sold at exorbitant prices across the metropolis.
The masks previously available for 10 rupees were now not even available for 40 rupees. Topical masks (made of fabric) have been sold in abundance, but are not recommended by doctors.
