Pakistan’s textile industry has warned the government that an effective tax burden of up to 113% is severely damaging exports and creating a deep financial crisis ahead of the FY2026-27 budget. The Pakistan Textile Council told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that exporters are struggling to survive because excessive taxes, delayed refunds, and blocked working capital […]
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Aptma warns cotton revival delays threaten another weak season
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has warned that Pakistan could lose another cotton season as delays continue in implementing the cotton revival reforms approved by a high-powered committee led by Ishaq Dar in October 2025. The textile industry fears that continued inaction may further increase the country’s dependence on costly cotton imports and place additional […]
PM Shehbaz announces Rs4.4/unit cut in industrial electricity, export tax relief
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a reduction of Rs4.40 per unit in electricity tariffs for the industrial sector and an Rs9 cut in wheeling charges, aiming to provide relief to businesses and boost export-led growth. Read More: PM unveils subsidised power package for industries, farmers The premier made the announcement during a ceremony held in […]
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 […]
Pakistan’s cotton sector sinks deeper as arrivals drop and imports rise
LAHORE: Pakistan’s cotton industry is sliding into a deeper crisis as fresh data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) reveals a decline in national arrivals and mounting pressure on the ginning and spinning sectors. Industry experts warn that without immediate policy intervention, the entire cotton value chain may face long-term damage. Read More: Cotton Output […]
US offers Pakistan opportunity to boost cotton imports amid trump tariffs
The United States has encouraged Pakistan to increase its cotton imports to meet the growing demand of its local textile industry for high-quality cotton. This was discussed during a meeting in Islamabad between the Charge d’Affaires of the US, Natalie A. Baker, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan. The meeting also included […]
Pakistan’s textile industry to get major govt backing
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resolving key issues in the textile sector. He assured industry leaders that concerns related to taxation, energy, and financing would be addressed to ensure sustainable growth. During a meeting with the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), senior officials from the […]
LESCO CEO assures APTMA of uninterrupted power supply to textile industry
LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Muhammad Amin has assured the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) delegation of uninterrupted power supply to the textile industry. He said in view of the current gas crisis in the wake of the closure of the LNG terminal, extraordinary measures are being adopted to […]
‘Govt to consult industrialists, traders to resolve textile industry’s problems’
FAISALABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that problems of textile industry will be solved in consultation with industrialists and traders. Addressing a reception hosted in his honour by former All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association (APCPLA) chairman Chaudhary Javaid Sadiq Kahlon on Sunday, he said that the PTI-led government had […]