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
Outfitters’: How a mould-breaking business model caved in to Pakistani patriarchy
It started off with a bold idea born of an important insight: young middle class men and women in Pakistan’s urban centers...
Ten years ago Chenab Limited defaulted on its loans. Now it looks towards second act
Once one of the country’s largest and proudest exporters, the Chenab Group is looking to chart its course back to the top with the backing of its largest creditor, HBL
Textile exports rise by 9.67% to $9.08bn in H1 FY25
APTMA urges restoration of zero-rating for local inputs, timely refunds, and balanced GST policies to safeguard jobs and exports
High electricity costs push 187 textile mills to shut down
Punjab hit hardest with 147 closures, as high power costs cripple textile industry nationwide
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
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
Pakistan’s cotton and yarn imports hit $4.24 billion, exceed domestic production
Textile industry cites tax-free imports, high domestic ginning taxes, and adverse weather as key factors behind rise in cotton and yarn imports
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
Minister, industry advocate, media baron, philanthropist, or real estate tycoon — Who is Gohar Ejaz?
Gohar Ejaz wears many hats. But how did he become so important?
Pakistan’s textile exports to be badly hit by new US 29% tariff
India gains competitive advantage in textile exports as its lower tariff rate contrasts with Pakistan’s new 29% levy
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
Pakistan earns $17.88 billion from textile exports in FY2025
Knitwear, garments, and bedwear drive textile exports growth by 7.39%, but cotton products decline amid challenges in innovation and market diversification
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
Textile exporters denied tax relief; who to blame?
After years of protection to make the industry internationally competitive, govt has removed the cover from above textile exporters. Who will this affect the most?