Pakistan’s Interloop to Invest $23.5 Million in Apparel and Hosiery Manufacturing Expansion
Interloop Limited has approved Rs6.5 billion in additional capital expenditure to expand production capacity, modernise apparel and hosiery facilities, and improve operational efficiency.
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.
Pakistan Textile Firms’ Profits Rise 66% to Rs20.2bn in FY26
Pakistan’s three major listed textile companies recorded a 66% increase in combined net profit to Rs20.2 billion in FY26, supported by higher exports, improved gross margins, lower financing costs and reduced effective taxation.
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.
FCCI President Arif Ehsan Malik Sets Digital, Textile and SME Priorities for Faisalabad
FCCI President Arif Ehsan Malik outlines plans for digitalisation, textile development, SME financing, technology investment and export growth in Faisalabad.
CCP Approves UAE-Based Velora Global Ventures’ Acquisition of Masood Textile Mills Shares
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has approved UAE-based Velora Global Ventures’ acquisition of shares in Masood Textile Mills from two Chinese companies after a Phase-I competition assessment.
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.
Pakistan Textile Exports Surge 43.13% To $1.81 Billion In July As Major Textile Categories Post Strong Growth
Pakistan’s textile group exports surged 43.13% month-on-month to $1.81 billion in July 2026, while textile imports reached $682.21 million, with knitwear, garments, bedwear and towels recording strong growth.
APTMA urge FBR to allow super tax adjustment against refunds for textile exporters
APTMA ask FBR to let textile exporters adjust super tax liabilities against pending refunds and pay remaining amount in instalments amid liquidity pressure.
APTMA Urges FBR to Act Against Grey Fabric Misdeclaration Under Export Facilitation Scheme
APTMA has asked the FBR to take immediate action against alleged misdeclaration of grey cotton fabric under the Export Facilitation Scheme, warning of revenue losses and risks to Pakistan’s domestic textile industry.