PHMA Proposes Nine Point Agenda for Federal Budget 2026-27 to Rescue Textile Exports
The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) demands urgent tax and energy reforms to protect the textile sector from global trade shifts and high costs.
Pakistan Exports to Kenya Rise 32% as Trade Expands Across East Africa
Pakistan’s exports to Kenya surge 32% to $319.9 million in 9MFY26, driven by rice, textiles, IT services, and expanding East Africa trade routes.
ADB Warns of Policy Risks as Pakistan Faces Fragile Growth Outlook
The Asian Development Bank has cautioned that Pakistan’s economic recovery remains fragile, highlighting risks of policy slippage, weak investment, and heavy taxation, despite official claims of stabilization.
Pakistan’s Exports Slip While Imports Surge in Q1 FY26, Widening Trade Deficit
Pakistan’s exports dropped 3.83 percent in the first quarter of FY26 to USD 7.60 billion, while imports surged 13.49 percent, raising concerns over the widening trade deficit and structural challenges in the export sector.
SBP Projects Pakistan’s GDP Growth at 3.25–4.25% for FY2026 as Stability Returns
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad projects GDP growth of 3.25–4.25% in FY2026, citing stable reserves, falling inflation, and stronger remittances, while textile exporters demand urgent policy support.