Pakistan’s textile exports recorded strong growth despite regional uncertainty, official sources said. Exports increased 22.81 percent year-on-year in April 2026. On a monthly basis, textile exports also rose by 11 percent. Officials said the sector showed resilience amid challenging external conditions. According to the Ministry of Commerce, textile exports grew by 1.48 percent during the […]
Pakistan Textile Exports
Aurangzeb heads to US to secure Pakistan exports
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced he will travel to the United States next week to advance economic engagement. The visit comes as Pakistan reassesses trade strategy following agreements between Washington, New Delhi, and Bangladesh. The move is critical for Pakistan’s export-driven sectors, especially textiles, which dominate US-bound shipments. The United States remains Pakistan’s largest single-country […]
India-EU FTA threatens Pakistan’s $9bn textile exports
Pakistan’s textile sector faces serious challenges after India signed a free trade agreement with the European Union. Experts warn the deal could hurt Pakistan’s $9 billion exports. The agreement eliminates EU tariffs on Indian textile products, narrowing Pakistan’s competitive advantage. The EU accounts for 24% of Pakistan’s textile exports, making it a key market for […]
Pak-China textile trade sees significant growth
Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports to China showed strong performance during January–November 2025, totaling approximately $488.5 million, supported by steady demand for cotton yarn and a gradual rise in value-added products. Moreover, analysts say this trend reflects both traditional strengths and emerging diversification in Pakistan’s textile sector. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs revealed […]
EU welcomes Pakistan’s compliance with GSP+ conventions
The European Union has welcomed Pakistan’s progress in implementing international commitments under the GSP+ framework. The EU urged further reforms ahead of its next monitoring review, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said. The update came during the 15th Pakistan–EU Joint Commission meeting in Brussels on December 17. Both sides reviewed Pakistan’s implementation of 27 international conventions required […]
Pakistan’s textile exports hit $6.39b in four months
Pakistan’s textile exports surged to $6.39 billion in the first four months of the fiscal year, showing steady growth. The figure marks a 4 percent increase compared to $6.14 billion during the same period last year. Officials said the sector remains a key driver of the national economy, supporting jobs and foreign earnings. In October […]