ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan visited the four-day Heimtextil trade fair in Frankfurt and was highly impressed with the quality and display of the products showcased by the Pakistani exhibitors, said a message received on Friday. According to the message, the exhibitors had a detailed meeting with the minister. All the companies praised the textile package announced by the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The exhibitors were of the opinion that if certain hurdles were removed, the textile sector can double the exports . Over 70,000 trade visitors and 2,886 exhibitors from across the world travelled to Frankfurt to take part in the fair. Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt, Detlef Braun, was satisfied with the outcome of the exhibition and appreciated Pakistan’s participation. Pakistan is the fourth largest exporter country in the Heimtextil, where 221 textile companies exhibited their goods at the trade fair. Small and big manufacturers of home textile industry such as Gul Ahmed, Al Karam, Gohar Textile Mills, Al Rahim, Kamal Ltd took part in the event. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) gave a platform to 55 companies in the Asian halls of the exhibition. “We have been participating in Heimtextil Frankfurt since 29 years and meet buyers from around the world. It’s a meeting point for us with new and old buyers, which increase our business every year.” said Muhammad Naqi Bari of Bari Textile Mills “We have been part of Heimtextil for over 20 years. Heimtextil has been an amazing platform for us. Its gives us an opportunity to connect with people all around the world and allows us to learn from the new innovations. This year I am overwhelmed by the response of the buyers, who showed great interest in our products.” said Asad Kamal of Kamal Limited “It’s a sort of place to meet new and old customers and besides that to show our new products. It’s a very important occasion to come in Heimtextil. There is no better place then Heimtextil for Textile Industry for networking and socialising.”’ commented Sohail Khamisa of Mustaqim Dyeing and Printing Mills