Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA), has set up a support fund for the affected families who have lost their lives in the tragedy of fire in a factory in Baldia Town.
A meeting was held in PRGMEA office following the terrible fire incident at a garment factory in Karachi, which was largely attended the leading textile manufacturers and exporters.
During the meeting PRHMEA members offered their deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy. It was decided that a support fund for the rehabilitation will be created immediately and all members of Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association shall contribute in the same.
The attendees offered their full cooperation and support to the affected families and resolved that the garment industry shall give employment to all the skilled workers while vocational training will be imparted to families and children of the deceased workers.
PRGMEA decided to partner with a reputable NGO in order to rehabilitate all the families of affected in this tragic incident. It was further decided that PRGMEA shall formulate minimum fire and safety standards in order to create awareness among garment manufacturers.
The participants also expressed their concerns regarding the media trial of garment industry over this sad incident. They said that a very negative image of the garment industry has been projected globally, which needs to be countered and the ground realities /facts needed to be given to the international garment fraternity.
