The Pakistani government is finalizing a five-year Textiles and Apparel Policy to enhance the country’s textile sector’s competitiveness, reduce trade barriers, and foster sustainable export growth. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the policy aims to boost the textiles and apparel industry in the region.
In addition to the textile policy, the government is also preparing a National Industrial Policy. This policy will strengthen the country’s long-term export potential by integrating Pakistan’s manufacturing sector into global value chains. Both initiatives are part of a larger effort to address inefficiencies and improve competitiveness within key industrial sectors.
Minister Kamal shared these plans during a meeting with leading industrialists, including Kohinoor Mills CEO Aamir Fayyaz Sheikh, Aptma Chairman Kamran Arshad, and Fazal Cloth CEO Rehman Naseem. The government’s collaboration with industry representatives ensures that the policy decisions will cater to the sector’s needs, promoting a unified approach to boosting exports.
The Textiles and Apparel Policy will focus on reducing manufacturing costs, increasing productivity, supporting research and development, diversifying products and markets, and raising Pakistan’s global trade share. Minister Kamal emphasized that the country’s primary focus is on boosting exports, and strategies will be aligned with industry insights for the first time.
The National Industrial Policy, which covers all industrial sectors, will address key challenges like energy, tariffs, taxation, and financing. Additionally, it will support new projects and establish a one-window facility for investors to streamline operations. Both policies are expected to enhance Pakistan’s industrial landscape and fuel long-term economic growth, with a clear focus on export expansion.