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.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Rises To $3.98 Billion In July 2026
Pakistan’s trade deficit reached $3.98 billion in July 2026, up 26.1% year on year, as imports rose 18.9% while exports increased 10.4%.
Commerce Ministry Sanctions Rs10 Billion For Textile And Export Sectors Under Duty Drawback Schemes
Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has sanctioned Rs10 billion for the textile, apparel and other export sectors under duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes to improve industrial liquidity, support modernization and strengthen export competitiveness.
OICCI Report Highlights Major Agricultural Delays and Economic Impact in Pakistan
A new OICCI report warns regulatory delays in cotton and agriculture cost Pakistan billions annually while urging swift implementation of biotechnology policy.
APTMA Submits Bold Budget Proposals to Scrap Super Tax and Revive Textile Export Competitiveness
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association urges the government to reduce taxes and duties in the FY2026-27 budget to save the struggling textile industry from collapse.
Pakistan Textile Exports Show Monthly Growth Amid Mixed Global Demand in March 2026
Pakistan’s textile exports hit $1.42bn in March 2026, marking a 5% monthly increase. Readymade garments lead growth as food group exports see a yearly decline.
Pakistan’s Ore and Mineral Exports Surge 62% in February 2026
Provisional SBP data shows Pakistan’s total exports reached $2.48 billion in February 2026, highlighted by a dramatic rise in mineral shipments and robust rice exports.
US Remains Pakistan Top Export Destination with $466 Million in February Shipments
Pakistan exports to the USA and China grow in February 2026, while UAE Dubai sees a massive 51% surge, according to latest State Bank of Pakistan data.
Nikkei Asia Sheds Lights On Pakistan’s Unease of Doing Business
Nikkei Asia reports that Pakistan’s cost of doing business is 34% higher than regional peers due to elevated energy prices, taxes, interest rates, and regulatory hurdles, discouraging entrepreneurship and pushing more workers toward salaried employment.