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ISLAMABAD: The ceramic tiles and glass industries have expressed concern over proposed duty cuts on imports of ceramic tiles and glass products.
Talking to a selected group of journalists on Saturday, Atif Iqbal, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Ceramic Tiles Manufacturers Association (APCTMA), said that as the Federal Budget 2026-27 approaches, stakeholders of Pakistan’s ceramic tiles industry have urged policymakers to protect domestic manufacturing from premature tariff reductions under the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025-30.
Similarly, the Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association (PGMA) has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of the domestic glass manufacturing sector, warning that any reduction in import duties on finished glass products could push the industry towards complete closure.
In a communication addressed to the Ministry of Industries and Production, the PGMA stated that the glass sector is already operating at only 50pc of its installed capacity, while the remaining production lines have been shut down due to prevailing economic challenges and adverse business conditions.
