US Consulate's Economic Officer, Robert Hawkins, during a meeting with Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), promised to take up visa related issues with his government. The economic officer visited PTA (North Zone) office and held a meeting with the association's Chairman, Khurshid Alam while members of Central and Executive Committee members were also present on the occasion.
Briefing the official about the leather industry, Alam highlighted the negative impact of war on terrorism on the industry. He also apprised him about different issues, particularly relating to the issuance of visas faced by people of the industry. He also expressed concerns over the travel advisory issued by US Foreign Mission/ Embassy for its citizens to travel to Pakistan and visa restrictions for Pakistani businessmen and visitors to US.