Textile sector

Decades of negligence, energy price hikes place industry on ‘ventilator’

Asks in letter to SBP governor to allow LC opening as mills are running below 50% capacity

Says its demands were not considered in federal budget for fiscal year 2021-22

Production jumps as containment of virus prompts global buyers to order from Pakistan

Farmers advised to monitor fields, spray pesticides

'Cooperation among all stakeholders is of vital importance to meet the challenge'

National Tariff Commission official says FBR working on the task

Official says concerted efforts needed to eradicate child labour from unorganised sector

But it remains to be seen how long the demand for these items will remain high

Pakistan’s textile shipments surge 33% to $1.27b in July 2020

Experts say FBR has potential to help exporters in current difficult times

Suggest ways and means for steering the textile sector out of crisis

Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam encourages smooth trade

Stakeholders need to adapt given impact of Covid-19 on textile exports

Industry official urges government to release refunds without further delay

Low-quality seeds, increased costs, locust swarms have adversely affected yield, says SAB

Expect turnaround in sector in July on back of massive orders

Says govt should take special measures to support industrial sector

Textile sector says govt has ignored value-added exporters in FY21 budget

Cautions liquidity crunch will lead to decline in exports, unemployment

Also urges govt to release all stuck claims of exporters

APTMA urges govt to restore zero-rated sales tax status

Say govt support is critical as global lockdown has hit them hard

Demand restoration of zero-rated facility

Abdul Razzak Dawood says PTI govt will pass the benefit of reduced oil prices on to public

Textile exporters unable to fulfil orders due to closure

Argue they cannot afford to pay salaries when factories are shut

APTMA asks govt to come up with a clear SOP for resuming industrial production and protection of jobs

Exporters ask govt to come up with supportive measures on a war footing

Against requirement of 15 million cotton bales, only 8 million bales were produced locally in 2019

Spike comes after govt withdrew duties and taxes on raw cotton import in Jan

CEO seeks to create loyal customer base through economies of scale

Businessman regrets country cannot secure orders due to liquidity crunch

Textile body fears new surcharges will hit 30% of production capacity

Envoy says Dhaka plans to develop 100 economic zones nationwide

Minister hints seeds coming from Punjab will be checked at Sindh labs

Withdrawal of duties is feared to push down cotton prices in domestic market

Exporters welcome end of transporters' strike

Stable rupee bearing fruit, as reflected in improvement of exports

Businessmen fear massive foreign orders can be cancelled

Agreement will allow Pakistan to export 313 new products with zero duties

Expresses concern over discontinuation of Pakistan pavilion at MAGIC Show

Govt also gives approval for merging 19 entities of seven ministries, divisions

Industries and commerce minister offers Sindh govt's support, lambasts Centre's policies

Pakistan is among countries most vulnerable to devastating effects of climate change

PTI govt urged to allow both direct and indirect exporters to utilise the Long Term Financing Facility

Stakeholders urge prime minister to withdraw decision saying it will damage sector

Govt should encourage investment in BMR instead of offering export packages

Urge SSGC to overcome line losses to partially bridge revenue shortfall

Textile body official cites cheap labour market as main attraction