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Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a meeting with the Head of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Salvatore Praano in Islamabad today to discuss bilateral cooperation aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s marble sector.
According to Radio Pakistan, during the discussion, both sides reviewed opportunities to improve Pakistan’s marble industry through enhanced skills development, value addition, and the adoption of advanced technologies. Haroon Akhtar Khan stated that a team of experts from Italy will be invited to assess Pakistan’s marble industry and provide actionable recommendations. He emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening the national marble sector through consultation with international experts and local stakeholders.
He further stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formulation of a comprehensive Marble Industry Policy to promote the sector’s sustainable growth.