Textile sector

Proposes one-window facility, uniform energy rates

IAF Convention will allow young graduates to present their work and establish businesses

Senator stresses need for developing heat-tolerant, insect-resistant seed varieties

Policy will set direction for sustainability, growth of textile sector

SAPM on Information pins hope on task force established to boost textile sector

He informed that ITMA was one of the biggest exhibition of latest and modern textile machinery

Comprehensive five-year textile policy to be rolled out in next eight weeks

The prevalent thinking on textile remains elite-led, export-driven whereby continuing to neglect plight of millions

PHMA says there is already shortage of cotton and yarn in domestic market

Newly established small-scale units are widely involved in making innovations

Cotton is a major raw material for producing textile goods, predominantly meant for exports: APTMA

Sub-sector expects 25% growth annually if govt accepts its proposals

Approximately Rs50 billion was released by the government for the textile sector

Textile sector in Pakistan has an overwhelming impact on the economy and contributes 57% to the country’s exports

Textile secretary says declining profitability and fall in exports hurting industry

Textile sector deploring move after domestic cotton production misses target again

Meets ambassador, highlights proposed special economic zones as major attractions

The textile sector has been the country’s backbone as it provides employment and export revenues

Chairman says it will help revive exports, reduce trade deficit

Minister appreciates growth of State Life

Textile bodies demand cut in input costs as long-term relief

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'

Minister says economic revolution can only be brought through trade promotion

PRGMEA chairman says companies interested in relocating units to Pakistan

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

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

Committee expressed its reservations over closure of 40% industry

Presses for immediate release of tax and duty refunds

Such ventures are a majority in countries like Pakistan

Despite growth in borrowing, textile exports continue to decline

To ensure supply of 100% certified seeds to farmers during the current Kharif season

Envoy encourages investment in textile, garment sector

Foreign exchange earnings were restricted to foreign remittances and textile exports

Uptick came on back of reduction in finance cost and not higher sales

These policy measures include the elimination of customs duty on cotton from January 2017

Say if dollar weakens Pakistani textile products may be expensive for American buyers

Says recovery of distribution losses and cost of supply hurting industry

Commerce minister says all-out efforts will be made to save ailing industry

Research report says sector needs to engage in product modernism to sustain market share

Says such fairs would enhance exports, send out peaceful image of country

Spinning mills are paying 17% sales tax, 5% WHT; development comes despite textile sector being zero-rated

CM says agreements signed between China and provincial government are in energy, vocational training, textile etc

Interloop Dairies to launch milk brand, sees good prospects for packaged products

Competition with countries, like Vietnam, Bangladesh and China, is proving to be difficult for Pakistani exporters.

Despite being faced by the same problems, one entity has stood out

Famous for its traditional Khaddar, part of the town has moved on to newer technology