The Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association has issued a stark warning to the government, stating that local manufacturers will not be able to survive if import duties on glass are further reduced under the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025-30.
Current State of the Glass Industry
According to a letter addressed to the Ministry of Industries and Production, the glass industry is currently operating at only 50% of its total capacity due to the prevailing economic situation and adverse policy constraints. The remaining 50% of production lines have already been forced to shut down.
In this fragile state, the association emphasized that any further reduction in import duties would lead to an influx of cheap imports, making it impossible for local manufacturers to compete. Such a move will result in the complete shutdown of the entire glass industry in Pakistan, leading to massive job losses and heavy economic damage.
Potential Consequences
- Complete shutdown of the glass industry
- Massive job losses across the sector
- Heavy economic damage to the national economy
The association urged the government to consider the long-term implications of the tariff policy and to protect local industries from unfair competition.
