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
Sapphire to merge two of its listed textile companies
The textile giant is making the move at a time of considerable stress within its industry
Din Textile Mills to expand stitching unit capacity, project to be completed by Dec 2025
Board of Directors approves expansion to double production capacity with more stitching machines
Pakistan’s Artistic Milliners acquires majority stake in US-based Cone Denim
Acquisition expands Artistic Milliners’ global reach, while Pakistan-based operations remain independent; transaction set to close in Q1 2026
Federal government commits to flood relief and recovery efforts
Climate and agricultural emergencies declared to support affected populations
Govt finalising five-year textiles, apparel policy to boost exports
National Industrial Policy also in the works to enhance competitiveness and support long-term industrial growth
The arbitrage loop from hell
The landa bazaar is big business. Some new players might throw you for a loop
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
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
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 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
From textile seth to freelancer: the evolution of Bilal Fibres
The mill shut down a long time ago, but the sponsors of Bilal Fibres now want to move into the kind of services business that has recently taken off in Pakistan