The Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association warns that placing the footwear sector under the Third Schedule in Finance Bill 2026 could hinder documentation and push businesses into the undocumented economy.
PCMEA demands refund of excess sales tax on Afghan carpet imports and withdrawal of 0.90% cess in Punjab, warning of exhibition delays hurting foreign exchange earnings.
Punjab Counter Narcotics Force recovered 52 kg of charas and opium worth Rs 9 million in Sahiwal. A suspect was arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
Koica has launched construction of the Pakistan-Korea Technical Textile Centre in Faisalabad, aiming to boost local industry through advanced training and technology transfer.
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A Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association delegation met Uzbek embassy officials in Islamabad to strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on value-added textiles and export growth.
A major blaze at a textile factory in Karachi was finally extinguished after 16 hours of intense firefighting efforts by emergency services, highlighting industrial safety concerns.
German Ambassador Ina Lepel emphasizes Germany's commitment to boosting Pakistan's apparel exports, highlighting a decade of stagnation and calling for diversification and innovation to enhance global competitiveness.
More than 150 industrial units in Faisalabad have ceased operations due to rising costs and energy shortages, threatening jobs and the local economy.
Pakistan's cotton yarn exports to China have exceeded $450 million in 2025, marking a significant achievement for the textile industry and boosting trade relations between the two nations.
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The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers & Exporters Association appeals to PM Shehbaz Sharif for urgent intervention to save the handmade carpet sector from collapse. Key demands include tax relief and export support.
Business leaders warn of severe damage to Pakistan's cotton economy as the historic Karachi Cotton Exchange remains sealed, disrupting price discovery for the first time in 52 years. Urgent action demanded.
A devastating fire at a Faisalabad cotton factory claimed three lives. The tragedy highlights a sharp increase in fire incidents across the district, raising urgent questions about industrial safety protocols.
Pakistan's textile exports fell 8.2% in November, marking the fourth month of decline. High costs and energy issues challenge the sector. Read the full analysis.
A devastating fire engulfed a textile mill warehouse in Karachi, resulting in the death of a disabled individual and destruction of temporary shelters. Emergency services responded to the blaze that has raised serious safety concerns.
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Karachi's bread makers have ended their strike after successful negotiations with flour mills, ensuring uninterrupted bread supply across the city. The breakthrough came after authorities mediated a deal addressing flour pricing concerns.
