Do Pakistani exporters still have hope?
Inconsistent policies and a fast changing market have left textile exporters jolted. This is their story in their own words — and it holds the key to Pakistan’s economic future
APTMA urges FBR to withdraw video analytics at spinning stage of textile value chain
Textile mills association calls for enhanced monitoring at ginning level to tackle discrepancies in cotton movement and ensure sectoral transparency
Textile exports rise 16% to $17.85 billion in 11 months of 2025, outlook for 2026 turns cautious
Industry flags tariff shifts, policy gaps and rising Chinese competition as key risks
Pakistan’s textile exports slip in November despite modest growth in 5MFY26
Textile and apparel exports rise 2.8% to $7.84bn in 5MFY26, but fall 2.7% YoY and 11.7% MoM in November; Knitwear exports fall 4.9%, bedwear 3.4%, towels 6.3% and cotton yarn 25.6% in November, while readymade garments rise 9.2%
Pakistan textile sector losing ground to regional rivals on costs, warns PTC
Council cites higher energy tariffs, taxes, financing costs and logistics gaps compared with India, China, Bangladesh and VietnamÂ
Global garment safety accord moves to tackle heat stress as Pakistan, Bangladesh factories face rising climate risks
New protocol to recognise extreme heat as occupational hazard in textile units supplying global fashion brands
Report warns Karachi textile workers face dangerous heat exposure as factories lack cooling and safety measures
Climate Rights International investigation links heat stress, unpaid recovery and global brands’ suppliers
Fashion giants accused of benefiting from unpaid, silenced garment workers across South Asia, says Amnesty InternationalÂ
Two Amnesty International reports detail anti-union repression in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, exposing widespread unpaid labour by mostly female garment workers
Gul Ahmed Textile approves acquisition of industrial property in SITE KarachiÂ
Board authorises company executives to complete legal, regulatory and corporate formalities for the transaction
Pakistan’s textile exports rise 3.99% to $6.39 billion in four months of FY 2025-26
Cotton yarn exports rise 7.74% to $238.92 million, knitwear up 8.23% to $1.90 billion, while cotton cloth exports fall 12.75% to $592.80 million
Govt finalises draft Textile and Apparel Policy 2025–30 to boost exports
Export targets set at $19.37bn for FY26, $21.42bn for FY27, $23.74bn for FY28, $26.71bn for FY29 and $29.38bn for FY30 under Uraan Pakistan projections
FBR to begin electronic monitoring of textile spinning units from November 1
Production of registered mills to be tracked through video analytics under Sales Tax Rules
No, Gul Ahmed is not shutting down exports
A combination of lazy and innumerate financial journalism and the Pakistani penchant for pessimism resulted in people thinking this is a way more significant news story than it actually is
Textile industry warns of export slump, rising costs, and factory closures
Pakistan Textile Council highlights Q1 FY26 exports down 3.83% to $7.61bn; September exports fall 11.7% amid energy, taxation, and policy challenges
Pakistan’s textile sector faces mounting challenges despite reduced Indian presence in US market
High production costs, tariff issues, and flood damage hamper textile exporters’ ability to capitalize on India’s declining market share in the US
