FBR Reaffirms Faceless Customs Assessment Relocation to Islamabad, Cites Faster Clearance Times
FBR has reaffirmed its decision to relocate the Central Appraising Unit to Islamabad, reporting a reduction in average customs clearance time to 20.57 hours and outlining new measures to improve digital assessment and trade facilitation.
FBR Maintains Customs Assessment Relocation to Islamabad as Clearance Time Falls
FBR refuses to reverse the relocation of customs assessment operations from Karachi to Islamabad, reporting a reduction in average clearance time to 20.57 hours and outlining further trade facilitation measures.
FBR Faceless Customs Assessment Moves Forward as Clearance Times Improve
FBR confirms the continuation of Faceless Customs Assessment in Islamabad, reports faster customs clearance and outlines measures to address trade concerns and improve digital processing.
Pakistan Net Textile Exports Rise by $930 Million in FY2026 After EFS Reforms
APTMA credits Export Facilitation Scheme reforms and stronger enforcement for raising Pakistan’s net textile exports to $11.48 billion in FY2026 while gross exports remained stable.
APTMA Urges Punjab to Suspend 0.9% Cess Amid Textile Industry Cost Concerns
APTMA has urged Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to suspend the 0.9% infrastructure development cess on industrial imports, warning of higher production costs and weaker export competitiveness.
Textile Mills Seek Punjab Cess Exemption on EFS Imports Through Karachi Ports
Aptma has asked PSW to exempt eligible Export Facilitation Scheme imports from Punjab infrastructure cess when consignments are cleared through Karachi ports.
APTMA, EXIM Bank Discuss Soft Financing for Textile Expansion and BMR
APTMA and EXIM Bank of Pakistan discuss concessionary financing for textile expansion, plant modernisation, technology upgrades and export growth.
Pakistan Textile Industry and EU Begin Talks on GSP+ Renewal Ahead of 2027
APTMA and the European Union have opened discussions on renewing Pakistan’s GSP+ trade facility, with reforms in human rights, labour and environment highlighted.
APTMA and CAP Collaborate to Expand Pakistani Textile Brands Globally
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association and Chainstores Association of Pakistan agree to promote Pakistani textile and apparel brands internationally and strengthen exports.
APTMA Seeks Urgent Government Action As Transport Strike Threatens Textile Exports
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has urged the government to resolve the indefinite goods transport strike, warning of risks to textile production, exports, employment and foreign exchange earnings.