Dr. Hafiz Nawaz, Director of the Pakistan Leather Research Center (LRC), said that the Pakistan Leather Research Center has signed a series of cooperation agreements with universities across the country. The Leather Research Center is a service organization that provides testing, research and training for tanneries. . Dr. Hafez said that the university that cooperates with the leather center provides laboratory facilities for leather researchers to enable leather researchers to conduct research on new topics such as enzyme technology, new dyeing methods, and new plant fatliquor production.
Dr. Hafez said that the Pakistan Leather Research Center will also assist the leather industry in areas such as new product development and leather waste management. Pakistani scientific research institutions agree that Pakistan's leather exports have been affected to some extent due to lack of research and development and skilled human resources. Increasing research investment is crucial for the tanning industry to increase its export value.