Textile industry

Emphasises focus on value addition for revival of the sector

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing insists this investment will create thousands of jobs in Pakistan

Textile sector would assist in surpassing the overall export target of $25 billion by the end of current fiscal year

Financing will go to expansion of hosiery production, new plant

'Textile sector paying water bills regularly'

High taxes, policy issues blamed for recent closure of factories, widespread layoffs

NTU and Tashkent Textile Institute will collaborate and sign an MoU for further cooperation in the field of textile

US-China tariff war provides opportunity to Pakistan’s industry to raise exports

PM aide insists economy will improve soon due to right policies

Invites FCCI delegation to international fair for easy access to all required machinery

If China ships goods to US via Pakistan, it will bring technology, skills

APTMA Punjab chief questions delay in issuance of notification despite PM’s commitment

The Chinese officials said it was their first visit to Pakistan for exploring trade and investment opportunities

Contrary to expectations, it has resulted in only a marginal improvement in Pakistan’s exports to EU

Cut in duty on 82 items will give a benefit of Rs5b to industry

'We are committed to providing an enabling environment for the industrial sector'

It comes days after Senate panel warned of seeking explanation for delay

PRGMEA central chairman says govt considering proposals to give maximum relief

The industry faces a cash flow problem as it has already extended incentives to overseas buyers

Industrialists say textile sector needs support to boost exports

Calls budget disappointing that is aimed at pleasing voters

Calls trust deficit between industry and policymakers worrisome

Private sector credit increases 7.3% quarter-on-quarter

Also calls for setting uniform gas tariff for industries across country

Criticise policy of favouring textile industry at the expense of ginners, growers

Projection comes following purchase of 70% stake in Netherlands’ company

'Only 28% of Punjab’ industry’s gas requirements are met by system gas'

PTEA demands regionally competitive prices to secure edge in international markets

Adviser to PM on revenue says economy in better shape than it was in 2013

Textile sector deploring move after domestic cotton production misses target again

Foreign firms display products for joint ventures with local companies

Textile association hopeful of bringing the event to Islamabad in 2019

Meets ambassador, highlights proposed special economic zones as major attractions

ICRA assists Pakistan in addressing problems related to its cotton sector

Chairman says it will help revive exports, reduce trade deficit

Zubair believes improvement in economic indicators will attract investors

Government has also relaxed rules for import of textile machinery

'Visionary policies are needed for increasing the country’s exports in coming years'

Move meant to promote textile sector; PRGMEA, Dutch textile association to ink MoU

Minister says economic revolution can only be brought through trade promotion

PRGMEA chairman says companies interested in relocating units to Pakistan

Allows export of 0.5m tons of sugar with subsidy of Rs10.70 per kg

Trade minister insists small gas tariff hike will not harm industries

Dagha says sector has ignored innovation which has led to decline in exports

Urges reduction in utility tariffs to enhance global competitiveness, support weaving, spinning industries

Facility will be set up in Faisalabad at a cost of Rs429m

Says he will try to get remaining Rs120b of the textile package released

High costs, inconsistent policies, uncompetitive energy prices reasons for decline

Country is expected to produce 12.6 million bales in 2017

Cotton growers have highlighted a 10% growth in imports during fiscal year 2015-16 compared to FY15