aptma punjab zone to observe black day tomorr

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab Zone will observe a black day on Wednesday the 14th of October to protest against the Punjab government not having accepted their demands. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Chairman APTMA Punjab, Amir Fayaz said the association had been conveying their reservations and grievances to the government for the last many months, but the government has done nothing besides offering comforting statements. He stressed that due to existing electricity tariffs and the shortage of gas, the textile industry is suffering. He added that approximately 30-35 mills have shut down, adding that on the 14th of October all mills will remain closed.