US Ambassador, Cameron Munter has praised the diversity of the Pakistan's textile industry workforce, quoting US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton's, who said that when we liberate economic potential of women, we elevate the economic performance of communities, nations and the world. Munter along with his wife Dr Marilyn Wyatt and US Consul General, Nina Fite visited Chenab's Stitching Centre, which employs 1500 women.
The delegation met with Chenab's management and discussed the Pakistani business environment. They noted the importance of expanding Pakistan's regional and global trade ties and how the growth of Pakistani business is dependent on improvements in Pakistan's energy sector.
Chenab is one of Pakistan's largest exporters of home textiles products. The company covers the complete range of textile operations, from spinning to retailing. Placing a high premium on protecting the environment, Chenab was the first textile company in Pakistan to install a wastewater treatment plant. Ambassador Munter noted how the textile industry offers an opportunity for the next generation of budding Pakistani entrepreneurs to acquire training and expertise to start their own companies.
November 14 - 20 marks Global Entrepreneurship Week, a world-wide celebration of entrepreneurial innovators and risk-takers who drive job creation and economic growth and inspire others to follow their lead. Last year, more than 35,000 events took place in nearly 120 countries. Through this initiative, the next generations of entrepreneurs are inspired and can emerge. Munter along with his wife and other team members also visited Faisalabad Art Council on Wednesday night and enjoyed Qawali and other colourful performances of the artists.