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Textile exports surge by 32% to $1.68 billion in July 2025
Surge is attributed to higher demand from North America, coupled with the imposition of higher tariffs on competitors
Pakistan’s power generation costs down 14% YoY in July 2025
Cost of generation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) recorded Rs8.18 in July, a 14% decrease compared to the same month last year
Textile producers say govt halts RLNG arrears recovery after meeting with finance minister
Aurangzeb assures continued support to textile industry amid discussions on reforms and export growth
ECC approves uniform application of Fuel Charges Adjustment across the country
KE consumers to face DISCOs’ fuel charge adjustments as ECC approves tariff rationalization
Auto parts makers warn against used car imports, call for consistent policies
Parts makers fear job losses as used car imports threaten local industry
Flood affects 32 mini power stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Small hydro stations hit while major plants remain safe
Pakistan’s large-scale industry posts negative growth of 0.74% in FY25, with key sectors struggling
Textile, garments, tobacco, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, and food sectors lead the decline; Automobiles show 46.15% growth
Swabi tobacco industry protests deployment of FBR officials, Rangers at factories
Chamber members and tobacco entrepreneurs express concerns over government actions disrupting business operations
Pakistan Customs issues revised values for imported spun yarn
Polyester, viscose, acrylic yarn imports from China, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam to follow new tariff rates
Pakistan to introduce Digital Product Passport for textile exports, says commerce coordinator
Prime minister's coordinator discusses environmental sustainability, waste management, and enhancing supply chain transparency initiatives with Octans Digital
ADB discusses growth opportunities for Pakistan’s textile sector, seeks compliance with global standards
Country Director Emma Fan highlights ADB’s strategy and explores ways to boost textile exports and industry sustainability
Pakistan’s tobacco exports surge by 158% to $166.5 million in FY25
Tobacco exports surged by 140.18%, rising from 43,520 metric tons to 18,282 metric tons during the same period
Pakistan’s textile exports rise by 33.7% to $1.69 billion in July FY25-26
Significant increase in textile exports marks a notable year-on-year growth compared to last year’s figures
Power companies report Rs11 billion decline in transmission and distribution losses in FY25
Power sector shows slight improvement in loss reduction, but recovery figures remain disputed by NEPRA