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Articles for tag: excellence, Fabric, fabric innovation, filament industry, Gastric, Pakistan, presented, Shanghai, Shanghai Textile Fair, showcase, textile exports, yarn

September 6, 2025

News Desk

Fabric, yarn excellence was presented in Shanghai

By expanding its imprint on the global market for textile products, Pakistan has marked a strong presence in the Intertextile Shanghai Reparel Fabrics and the Yarn Expo Autumn 2025. From 02 to 04, in 2025, the National Exhibition and Conference Center (Shanghai) hosted the autumn editions of the autumn Interaxtiles Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo, with 10 exhibitors from Pakistan. Of these, 07 were presented at ITSA and 03 in the Expo thread. Pakistani’s textile exports increased by 32% annually to US $ 1.7 billion, which is July 25, led by the US trade agreement, duties relief and seasonal

June 9, 2024

News Desk

No decision to lift duties on man-made fabric

Islamabad: Despite holding multiple meetings, Pakistan’s Tariff Policy Council remains undecided on withdrawing the 5% regulatory duty on man-made textile imports due to competing business interests, testing the government’s will to reduce the cost of doing business. Sources said that headed by commerce minister Jam Kamal, the Tariff Policy Council had held several rounds of discussions on the proposal to withdraw the 5% regulatory duty on import of polyester yarn. Although the majority of board members were in favor of withdrawing the duty, the board is yet to take a final decision, they added. The commerce minister’s views could not

April 19, 2024

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Textile exports fall 7.7% as pessimism prevails

LAHORE: Pakistan’s textile exports slipped back into negative territory as March 2024 figures declined by 7.67% month-on-month (MoM), marking the second consecutive month that global sales of the economy’s main sector slowed. Textile exports totaled $1.299 billion in March against $1.407 billion worth of shipments to foreign markets in February. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, exports increased by 2.74%. Textile manufacturers have been able to achieve positive growth in their exports for only two months – December 2023 and January 2024 – in the last several months. Exporters rightly expected some improvement in those months, mainly due to Black Friday

April 4, 2024

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The government is showing interest in competitive tariffs

Islamabad: Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari assured the textile mills that the government would provide support to the sector in its developmental efforts as well as address its concerns. Speaking to a delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), the minister emphasized the unwavering commitment of the government to provide substantial support to the textile industry. In this regard, he referred to the ongoing efforts to implement a comprehensive wheeler policy, which was expected to significantly boost Pakistan’s exports. The minister underlined the government’s keen interest in offering regionally competitive tariffs, specially tailored to the textile industry.

April 3, 2024

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High costs limit textile exports

Islamabad: Pakistan’s textile exports rose marginally by 3% to reach $1.3 billion in March 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to provisional data compiled by the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma). Last year in March, textile manufacturers had exported goods worth $1.26 billion. Compared to exports of $1.41 billion in February 2024, textile shipments recorded a decline of about 8% in March 2024. Earlier, textile exports rose 20% in February compared to shipments of $1.18 billion in the same month a year earlier. However, on a month-on-month basis, textile exports fell more than 3% in February

March 19, 2024

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Textile exports are down again despite annual growth

LAHORE: After slight increases in export figures for two consecutive months, Pakistan’s textile exports again entered negative territory on a monthly basis. According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Monday, textile group exports for February 2024 fell by 3.31% compared to January 2024, with the February figures totaling 1.41 billion versus $1.46 billion in January. On an annual basis, textile exports managed to remain in positive territory, showing an increase of 19.20%. Export figures for February 2023 were recorded at $1.18 billion. The textile industry is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, with stakeholders claiming

March 17, 2024

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The textile industry is looking for support to take full advantage of GSP Plus

LAHORE: The leadership of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) has pledged that the value-added textile industry will work closely with the new government in a bid to boost exports and revive growth momentum. In a statement, Chairman PHMA Zonal Farrukh Iqbal requested the government to extend its support to the value-added garment sector so that it can realize its potential to reap benefits from the GSP Plus preferential trade facility and provide massive employment among the unemployed population. “Exports to EU countries have started to decline, which is a serious concern,” he said. Iqbal welcomed the government’s recent move

March 13, 2024

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Pakistani companies demonstrate expertise in textiles

SHANGHAI: Eighteen Pakistani textile companies made a strong impression at Yarn Expo Spring 2024 and Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2024, two of the world’s most important textile and apparel exhibitions, held from March 6 to 8 in Shanghai, China. The Pakistani body, representing a wide range of textile manufacturers and suppliers, showcased their latest products and innovative technologies, attracting significant interest from global buyers. The participating companies, covering the yarn, fabric, finished products and accessories segments, exhibited a wide range of high quality products including cotton, polyester, mixed yarns, woolen carpets and specialty fabrics. Pakistan’s textile industry has long

March 9, 2024

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Textile body, British chamber to deepen cooperation

LAHORE: A comprehensive agreement has been reached between the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) and the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA), to promote mutual cooperation and enhance bilateral trade between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. This landmark agreement underscores the commitment to strengthen commercial and industrial ties between the private sectors of both nations. In this context, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoU) was signed between the two entities. The agreement, which can potentially boost textile exports, was aimed at engaging in talks and networking opportunities between industry leaders from Pakistan and the UK. According to the

February 9, 2024

News Desk

Pakistani exhibitors make their mark at Texworld

Islamabad: With a total of 19 companies, Pakistani exhibitors had a significant presence and impact at the internationally recognized, shaped and innovative ‘Texworld Evolution Paris’. The three-day exhibition that opened on February 5 with more than 1,300 companies from around the world covering sourcing needs remained the main attraction for the global fashion and apparel industry. The exhibition was held at the Porte Des Versailles, Paris, according to a statement issued by the Pakistani embassy on Thursday. Among Pakistani companies, 13 companies participated under the banner of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), while six exhibited their products independently. Bringing

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