Strong manufacturing base key to 7pc growth rate, says Haroon Akhtar

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue/Federal Minister Senator Haroon Akhtar Khan has said the government is aware of the need...

APTMA to protest in front of parliament on 7th July

Lahore: Industrialists under the umbrella of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) on Tuesday announced they would hold a protest in front...

PTEA urges govt to remove major obstacles in export growth

FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has urged the government to immediately remove obstacles affecting export growth. An extreme cash flow...

Pakistan invites Japan to assist in promoting its textiles through PTA

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance, Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan on Thursday invited Japan to assist Pakistan to promote its textile through...

CCP issues show cause notices to fabric companies for deceptive marketing practices

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Tuesday issued show cause notices to eight fabric and packaging companies for deceptively using the registered trademark...

APTMA KP-Zone welcomes PM’s hint for amnesty scheme

PESHAWAR: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zone Chairman Mohammad Kuli Khan Khattak has welcomed the hint by Prime Minister Shahid...

APTMA to observe black day today across the country

Islamabad: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) on Tuesday will be observing a black day all across the country in retaliation...

PEW demands implementation of export package

ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Saturday asked Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to implement the Rs 180 billion export package announced...

Exporters to EU advised to join REX before Dec 30th

Karachi: Pakistan is required to completely switch to the European Union's REX (Registration of Exporters) system for origin certification by December 30,...

Commerce ministry seeks textile associations’ proposals for boosting exports

KARACHI The Federal Ministry of Commerce and Textile seeks concrete and comprehensive proposals from the representatives of all the textile associations, especially value-adding...

Govt to ensure business-friendly environment: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has reiterated the commitment of the government to continue undertaking all possible measures including policy initiatives to...

Textile exports rose by 3pc during July 2017 to touch $1.006 billion

Islamabad: According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday, exports of textiles and clothing rose 3pc to...

UK to maintain GSP Plus facility unilaterally after Brexit

Islamabad: Though confusion still persists regarding the trade preference to Pakistan by European Union after Brexit, United Kingdom has assured that the GSP Plus...

Govt paid Rs20.241 million sales tax refund to textile sector during FY 2017-18

ISLAMABAD: The government has paid Rs 20,241 million sales tax refund to textile sector during current financial year in order to facilitate...

LCCI laments increase in gas and electricity tariffs

Lahore: A local newspaper reported that Lahore Chamber of commerce and Industry (LCCI) criticized National Electric Power and Regulatory Authority and Oil...