Why Pakistan’s cotton value-chain has begun to atrophy
The industry blames a lack of government support, but capital appears to be shifting away from manufacturing, and the economics of growing other crops is better than that of cotton
Bangladesh garment manufacturers raise workers’ pay amid further protests
DHAKA: Garment manufacturers in Bangladesh have agreed to raise workers’ pay, the Bangladesh commerce minister said on Sunday, urging people to return...
Govt decreases power tariff by Rs3 per kWh for zero-rated industry to enhance exports
Consequently, the tariff cut will be beneficial for the industry and enhance the country’s competitiveness in the global market besides reducing the cost of doing business
Govt developing export-oriented policies to enhance exports
Secretary Textile said energy tariffs for export industries were being subsidized to secure their competitive edge in the international market
Rs25 billion subsidy sought for supply of imported gas to captive power plants
Sources said petroleum division has asked for a Rs25 billion subsidy for supply of imported gas to captive power plants for nine months
Interloop targeting Pakistan’s largest-ever private sector IPO
The nation’s 7th largest exporter is keen to get listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange
KSE-100 index posts 7.8% YoY increase in profit for nine months of 2018
Profitability of KSE-100 index increased by 0.8% YoY during the third quarter of 2018
ECC meeting to discuss gas management plan today
Domestic gas’s average cost comes to around Rs630 per million British Thermal Unit (MMBTU) against Rs1,350 of imported LNG
Interloop, manufacturer of socks for Adidas, Nike set for IPO
Interloop intends to raise over Rs6.8 billion ($51 million) for expanding its sock manufacturing capacity by approximately 20% and enter the denim business
Industries in dilemma, as dispute arises over rates of subsidized gas supply
According to the memorandum, the cabinet decision came into effect on October 16th instead of September 27th, when the federal government gave go-ahead to new gas rates which have been opposed by Aptma
APTMA seeks $5b credit line from China for new investments and joint ventures
Pakistani textile export constitutes a meagre 3% of China's textile and clothing imports of $268 billion
Pakistan’s textile exports inch up by 0.86 percent in 1st quarter FY19
During the period under review, bedwear exports from the country increased by 2.89 percent, from $567.224 million to $583.62 million while the tents canvas and tarpaulin's exports also increased by 3.54 percent from $16.13 million to $16.7 million
FBR contemplating to allow manufacturers to import raw materials under DTRE scheme
Mr Khokhar shared the government had agreed in principle to make payments of Customs rebate automatically on the realization of export proceeds and a proclamation in this respect would come soon
Leading Pakistani textile companies participate in Texworld
ISLAMABAD:Â As many as twelve Pakistani textile companies showcased their products at Texworld, a bi-annual international textile exhibition, and received positive response from...
Pakistan risks failure of signing trade accord with EEU: Report
Officials believe the absence of diplomatic ties with Armenia could inhibit the finalization of the trade deal with EEU