Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmud has assured business community to review and reorient the policies of export processing zones (EPZs) to enhance exports of the country with a value addition.

In a meeting with a delegation of Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Islamabad on Tuesday, the Minister said rules of the EPZs will be reviewed and updated to facilitate the business community. 

The delegation suggested reduction in duties on importing raw material as it will help increase exports.

The Minister assured the delegation of considering and incorporating their proposals for resolving issues faced by business community.