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Shipments of textile goods to overseas markets fall 17% to $1.35b in December
Businessmen fear funding can put Pakistan under more debt burden
Call on all govt organs to jointly draw up charter of economy
Demand opening of LCs, release of sales tax refunds
The country has repeatedly been unable to negotiate better terms with automakers for exports from the local industry
Hoarders, profiteers blamed for causing artificial shortage
Cites reduced demand, cash flow constraints as reasons
Industry faces risk of collapse owing to dearth of imported raw material
Importers look for better industrial conditions before entering into contracts
Fund inflows in Oct-Dec represent lowest level since first quarter of 2020