The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) strongly opposed recent tax changes by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The changes were made through SRO 1359(I)/2025 under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). PTC said removing cotton, yarn, and grey cloth from EFS will hurt textile exports. These materials are key raw inputs for Pakistan’s textile industry. Exporters […]
Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS)
APTMA calls for urgent government action to end cargo blockade
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the Prime Minister to step in and resolve the ongoing cargo blockade. Since April 19, 2025, over 25,000 export containers have been stuck on the roads in Sindh, unable to reach ports. Additionally, around 50,000 containers carrying imports and local goods are also stranded. APTMA Chairman […]