Rs 2.2 billion paid for R&D to 1,146 textile units

ISLAMABAD (April 20, 2010): The Ministry of Textile has disbursed Rs 2.2 billion among 1146 registered units on submission of their research and development (R&D) claims. Sources in the Textile Ministry told Business Recorder that the government had earmarked Rs 5.6 billion for R&D. To claim R&D dues it was mandatory to register all textile units with the Ministry of Textile.