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KARACHI: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to be the chief guest at Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (KCCI) export trophy awards function, now scheduled to be held on March 14, 2014.

Earlier, the ceremony, which was scheduled to be held on February 18, 2014, had to postpone at the eleventh hours due to Prime Minister’s engagements in Islamabad

To recognize the contributions of 43 Karachi-based companies in exports, KCCI has decided to award export trophy in various categories for the year 2011, 2012 and 2013.

The award categories includes gold medal for highest exports, best export performance award, special award for value-added, non traditional market and new product award, lady exporters award and special award for SMEs.

In order to encourage small and medium exporters, special awards will be given to those SMEs that have had exports of Rs100 million or above during the year 2011-2012 and 2013.

To encourage female exporters, KCCI will award a female proprietor/ managing director/partner who has produced the highest export performance in any one item during the year 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Product categories selected for export trophy awards includes textile sector, rice, food products , IT cement, sports goods, engineering goods, fresh and frozen sea food, jewelry, cutlery, footwear, ceramic products, glass and glassware, handicrafts, prepared foodstuff, beverages and vinegar etc.