15 Pakistani exporters participated in Leathertech 2025
The Pakistan Pavilion at Leathertech 2025 was inaugurated today by the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Dhaka, Mr Imran Haider. He was joined by Mr Hamid Arshad Zahur, Chairman of…
Bangladesh, China, India, and Pakistan exhibit in Leathertech Bangladesh 2025
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), inaugurated the 11th edition of the International Technology Tradeshow LEATHERTECH BANGLADESH 2025. This event focuses on…
PFMMS 2025 concluded with tremendous success at Lahore
The Pakistan Footwear Material and Machinery Show (PFMMS) 2025 concluded with tremendous success, reaffirming its status as the region’s premier footwear industry event. The grand inauguration was held in Lahore…
Chaudhary Shafay Hussain cut ribbon to inaugurate PFMMS 2025 at Lahore
The Pakistan Footwear Material and Machinery Show (PFMMS) 2025 officially commenced at the Expo Center in Lahore yesterday, marking a significant milestone for the country's burgeoning footwear industry. The Minister…
Pakistan’s footwear industry is poised for global recognition with a historic event taking place in Lahore
The Pakistan Footwear Machinery & Material Show (PFMMS) 2025, organized by the Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association (PFMA), promises to be a game-changing occasion for the industry. It will feature a…
Consul General inaugurates Pakistan pavilion in APLF-2025 in Hong Kong
The Pakistan Pavilion inaugurated by the Honourable Consul General of Pakistan in Hong Kong, Mr. Riaz Ahmed Shaikh, on 12th March’2025, along with Mr.Hamid Arshad Zahur, Chairman, PTA & other…
PTA rejects increased security deposit charges of Disco’s
Chairman of the Pakistan Tanners Association, Mr Hamid Arshad Zahur, has expressed deep concern at the proposed demand of Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to increase the security deposit charges by 2600%,…
The 10th Pakistan Mega Leather Show, inaugurated in Lahore today
Federal Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Jawad Paul, inaugurated the three-day 10th Mega Leather Show 2025, organized by the Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA). The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place today at the…
A UNIDO-funded project for tanneries cluster in Korangi inaugurated
On January 17, Mr. Gulzar Firoz, Project Director and President of the Pakistan Tanners Association (Southern Zone) Environmental Society (PTA (SZ)-ES), his dedicated team, and tanners witnessed the inauguration of…
Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister visits to PTA office in Karachi
Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Special Initiatives & Inter Provincial Coordination, visited PTA's Office in Korangi - Karachi and was welcomed by Chairman PTA, Mr Hamid Zahur, along…
PTA strongly opposes the export of live animals from Pakistan
Pakistan tanners have shown concern on media news that the government is considering the export of live animals from Pakistan. The Chairman of the Pakistan Tanners Association, Mr. Hamid Arshad…
Pakistan tanners elect new office bearers.
In the recent elections of the Pakistan Tanners Association (Central) held, Mr Hamid Arshad Zahur of M/s. Noor Leather (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi, has been elected unopposed as Central Chairman of…
Gulzar Firoz becomes President, PTA (SZ) Environmental Society.
Gulzar Firoz was elected unopposed as President of PTA SZ Environmental Society on 25th September 2024 for the terms 2024-27. This is the fifth time he has been elected President…
ACLE attracted many domestic and international buyers
The 2024 All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) was successfully held at Shanghai New International Expo Center on September 3-5, 2024. Covering 8 halls in the Expo Centre, the exhibition occupied…
Pakistan and China flag together realtions textile cloth fabric texture
Pakistan to export duty free finished leather of Cow, buffalo, sheep and goat skins to China
The Chairman of the Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Mr Muhammad Mehr Ali and the Chairman of the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) Mr Li Yuzhong, in a media statement, said…
Tanners demand a level playing field for their value-added industry
The Chairman of the Pakistan Tanners Association, Muhammad Mehr Ali, has drawn the immediate attention of the government to the core issues for adequate resolution with immediate effect to save…
Markets anticipate PKR 2.00 per share from Service Global Footwear
According to a research report by AHL Research, Service Global Footwear Limited (SGF) is expected to announce its financial results for the first half of 2024 on August 24, 2024.…
The leather industry requests lower electricity tariffs and reviews of contracts with IPPs.
Chairman of Pakistan Tanners Association (Southern Zone), Karachi, Mr Muhammad Shafi, has noticed an increase in electricity prices of another Rs 2.56/unit for August 2024, as stated by NEPRA earlier…
Today, two federal ministers inaugurated the ninth Pakistan footwear, material, and machinery show in Lahore.
The Ninth Pakistan Footwear, Material, and Machinery Show, was officially inaugurated at a local hotel on Sunday. The inauguration was a significant event, graced by the presence of the Minister…
Pakistan’s tanning industry is on the verge of closure due to local issues.
Chairman of the Pakistan Tanners' Association, Mr. Muhammad Mehr Ali, in a media statement, drew the attention of the government by explaining the present plight of the Industry, which is…
China’s Footwear Association pledges Rs 20 billion investment in Pakistan
In a noteworthy development, the Association of Guangdong Shoes Manufacturers (TAGSM) from China is set to make a substantial investment in Pakistan's shoe industry, amounting to billions of rupees. This…
PTA demands for revision in proposed federal budget 2024-25
Pakistan’s leather industry is unsatisfied with the tax measures proposed in the Federal Budget 2024-25 for exporters, which they believe is detrimental. The Chairman of the Pakistan Tanners Association, Mr…
PTA has commenced preparation for the 10th PMLS 2025
Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has informed its members to participate in the 10th Pakistan Mega Leather Show, held from January 26 to 28, 2025, at Lahore Int’l Expo Centre, Lahore,…
After a five-year gap, APLF finally returned to its home base in Hong Kong to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its launch in 1984.
Due to low prices and slow demand for leather, especially in the footwear sector, pre-fair expectations were mixed and somewhat muted. At the same time, there were hopes that the…
Service Global Footwear announced a final cash dividend of PKR 2/share
Service Global Footwear Limited (SGF) announced its financial result for CY23 today, posting a PAT of PKR 1,182mn (EPS: PKR 5.75), up by 3.5x YoY. During 4QCY23 the profitability of…