KARACHI: President of the Apex Body of Manufacturers Ismail Suttar has said that the closure of industries and economic activities is not a solution to stop the spread of coronavirus but rather economic suicide.
Speaking at the Webinar on “SOPs for Operating Businesses and Economic Activities with Safety of Workers at the Workplace,” Ismail Suttar said, “More important is to take protective and precautionary measures in operating businesses to ensure the safety of people and continuity of businesses.”
He said that we are faced with unprecedented and difficult times never experienced before. “Nevertheless, we need not panic but face the crises and find out opportunities we need to think differently and learn from the experience from the history as how California State with its proactive approach during the Spanish flu pandemic succeeded in converting the crisis into an opportunity for investors,” he added.
Majyd Aziz, former president of EFP in his remarks suggested exploring new avenues. “The entrepreneurs and the industry should focus on innovation and preparation of mask, protected equipment and other COVID related equipment for the local and export market,” he said.
Suleman Chawla, President SITE Association of Industry, said that industries in the SITE area are complying with SOPs in operating their businesses. He added that workers are our assets and their safety is not only our responsibility but equally important for the growth of our industry.
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