Articles for author: Saleem Mubarak

CCD’s Credibility Challenged Public Trust on Trial

CCD’s Credibility Challenged: Public Trust on Trial

By Saleem Mubarak It’s not just a bullet that demands an answer—It’s the public’s trust on trial. You are not going just to read the story of a proclaimed offender—it’s the death of hope that people placed in the new face of the police: the Crime Control Department.  Citizens were under the impression that this ...

Building a Skilled Workforce for Faisalabad’s Textile Industry

Building a Skilled Workforce for Faisalabad’s Textile Industry

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– Equipping the country’s youth with market-driven skills can not only prepare them for jobs in the domestic industry, but also help them find jobs abroad. Talking to WealthPK, Salamat Ali, former chairman of Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association, said Faisalabad has long been the mainstay of Pakistan’s textile sector, yet ...

Faisalabad Malaria Awareness Walk At Medical University

Faisalabad Malaria Awareness: A Bitter Pill for 243 Million Each Year

FAISALABAD (GL News)– Malaria claims hundreds of thousands of lives yearly, but simple precautions can prevent this deadly disease. The Medicine Department of the Faisalabad Medical University, in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine, organized an awareness walk on the occasion of World Malaria Day. President of the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine ...

Barter Trade with Regional Countries

Barter Trade with Regional Countries: A Stitch in Time to Save Pakistan’s Economy

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– Barter trade with regional countries should be promoted to reduce reliance on the US dollar and shield the national economy from the negative impact of its fluctuations. Rehan Naseem, President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told WealthPK that most businessmen favor barter trade with regional countries as it’s ...

Faisalabad Textile Exports Face Major Setback

Faisalabad Textile Exports Face Major Setback Due to Road Blockages in Sindh

By Saleem Mubarak FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and textile exporters are up in arms over the road closures in Sindh. They have called on the government to step in before they take a financial hit. The roads in Sindh have been closed due to a canal dispute, and the blockade ...

US Tariffs Impact on Pakistan's Energy Sector Rising Costs and Economic Strain

Importance of Uninterrupted Power Supply for Faisalabad Businesses

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– The success of businesses largely depends on access to affordable and reliable energy supply. However, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) has failed to ensure uninterrupted power supply for the businesses – from small shops to large factories. Impact of Power Outages on Local Businesses Qamar Islam, a thread maker, told WealthPK ...

US Tariffs on Pakistani Textile Exports

US Tariffs on Pakistani Textile Exports: Challenges and Strategic Trade Opportunities

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– Although the recent US tariffs on Pakistani exports present significant challenges, textile exporters believe they also offer an opportunity to strengthen Pakistan’s trade position, promote value-added production, and deepen economic ties with the United States. Talking to WealthPK, Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Secretary Azizullah Goheer said after a careful review ...

Faisalabad Clothing Industry

Faisalabad Clothing Industry Hit by Inflation: Eid Sales Down, Trends Shift

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– Inflation has severely impacted the clothing industry not only in Faisalabad but also across the entire country, resulting in limited profits for the millers, wholesalers and retailers. Nadeem Lodhi, a wholesaler of ladies’ fabric, was expecting a robust business season ahead of Eidul Fitr, but the situation turned out quite differently. ...

Modern Weaving City in Faisalabad

Power Loom Owners Seek Modern Weaving City in Faisalabad

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– Power loom owners have urged the government to establish a modern weaving city in Faisalabad to revitalize the district’s textile sector. The power loom sector has earned Faisalabad the title of Pakistan’s textile capital. They noted that numerous power loom units are still operating across the district, relying on decades-old machinery ...