KARACHI: Developing strong business relationship with Chinese firms, a range of new home décor products inspired by Chinese art and civilisation in fusing with local Pakistani trends was launched on Saturday. Paying tribute to Pak-China friendship and further strengthening the bond between the two countries, Habitt after a considerable research and development effort put products on design and selection process. Moreover, design and sourcing teams have exchanged knowledge and skills with Chinese professionals, leading to development of quality human capital at both ends. At the moment, around 50 percent of portfolio is designed and developed in collaboration with 20-25 Chinese firms and almost 200 open market suppliers. Looking at strengthening these relationships by opening up more opportunities and functional streams to co-creation with Chinese firms are still on cards. Consular Attaches-Economic and Commercial Office of Consulate General of China in Karachi, members of Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry and business people welcomed trade delegations and Chinese. Chief Operation Officer Habitt, Adnan Ahmed said that particular attention was paid towards originality of designs and it is for this purpose that Habitt has committed sizeable resources to local design and product development. Facing the urban planning realities of mega cities in developing world, the vision for Company is to be the region’s most reliable living solutions provider. Published in Daily Times, January 14th 2018.