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Its contribution to the economy is approximately 8.5% of the total GDP. The textile sector employs about 45% of the total labor force in the country. In 2017-2018, Pakistan exported $ 3.5 billion worth of cotton, accounting for 6.5% of the world’s total cotton exports. Pakistan is also the third-largest consumer of cotton in the world. Total
Textile mills are 464 in Pakistan out of which five percent are on the PSX. Textile has a total processing capacity of 5.2 billion square meters. International brands working in Pakistan with local textile mills are namely; H&M, Levi Strauss & Co., Nike, Adidas, Puma, Target etc. Textile businesses are concentrated in Karachi (38%) and Faisalabad (28%). Of the 464 textile units, 316 are in Punjab and 116 in Sindh. Pakistan's exports are growing less than regional competitors because the governments of these countries support their textile industry a lot as compared to Pakistan's government textile sector. Rs.185 million has been approved in Pakistan for the Export Development Fund for the development of the textile sector. The textile industry provides 40% of the bank credit in Pakistan.
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high" while workers continue to be underpaid and over utilized. Factories often do not issue letters of employments to workers and therefore can easily fire them without legal consequences. Furthermore, safety and security remains a significant issue at textile, where there are limited checks on exhaust systems, light systems, and waste water disposal. This dire state of affairs of labor rights comes in sharp contrast to the growing
Pakistan fashion industry, which mainly serves the country's elites.
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116:(CEC). The CEC served as a barrier to private manufacturers from participating in international trade. However, in the late 1980s, the role of the CEC diminished and by 1988-89, private manufacturers were able to buy cotton from ginners and sell in both domestic and foreign markets. Between 1947 and 2000, the number of
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The textile industry is the second largest employment sector in
Pakistan. Labor costs are estimated to be about five to eight percent of total cost while import income of the sector is estimated to be about $ 12.5 billion in 2010-11. Textile mill owners have often complained that labor costs are "too
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In recent years, Pakistan has faced competition from regional players including
Bangladesh, India and Vietnam. In the past decade, Pakistan's share in global textile market decreased to 1.7 percent from 2.2 percent, Bangladesh saw an increase from 1.9 to 3.3 percent and India from 3.4 to 4.7 percent.
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There are 423 textile industries working in the country. Pakistan has a supply base for almost all man-made and natural yarns and fabrics, including cotton, rayon and others. This abundance of raw material is a big advantage for
Pakistan due to its beneficial impact on cost and operational lead time.
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The textile sector of
Pakistan has been the heart and soul of the nation since its independence. It is the largest Manufacturing Industry in Pakistan. Export of $ 3.5 billion (6.5% of total exported cotton in world) in 2017-2018. Pakistan is the eighth largest exporter of textile commodities in Asia.
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Energy Crisis: Pakistan is currently facing a large-scale energy crisis. Due to energy demand exceeding supply by about 5000 MW. The government manages the deficit through daily power cuts (or blackouts). These power cuts have significantly impacted manufacturing industries in
Pakistan. Several
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Furthermore, the
Pakistan Textile Mills Association has demanded that the removal of duty on cotton imports and a rebate of five percent on textile exports. This plea has come at a time with about 110 mills have been shut down due to various barriers to growth including the energy crisis.
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Cost of production: The rising cost of production in the country has stalled investment as well as export competitiveness. A vertical shift in monetary policy and KIBOR rates have contributed to an increase in the cost of doing business and reduced lending abilities of local
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Textiles comprise 57% of
Pakistan's export revenues. However, in recent years, textile exports have declined significantly. Textile exports were recorded at $ 11.625 billion in 2014-2015. In 2015-2016, this number had dropped 7.7% to $ 10.395 billion.
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The
Textile Institute Manchester, UK's local section for Lahore, Pakistan has played an extensive role in contributing to development of skill improvement and technology sharing through its various training and latest knowledge sharing platforms.
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The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association recently requested the government to take significant measures to ensure the growth of textile exports and sustain the employment provided by the sector. Specifically, the PTEA has requested:
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Research and Development: There has been a limited effort to improve the quality and quantity of textiles in Pakistan through research and development, limiting the competitiveness of Pakistan's textiles in the global
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have closed their units due to inability to sustain operations. In addition, the mills have reportedly turned away export orders due to the inability to fill these orders when power cuts per day can last upwards of 12
175:: Within synthetic fibers, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and polyolefin dominate the market. There are currently five major producers of synthetic fibers in Pakistan, with a total capacity of 636,000 tons per annum.
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Filament yarn: Three types of filament yarn are produced in Pakistan. These are acetate rayon yarn, polyester filament yarn, and nylon filament yarn. There are currently about six units in the country.
216:: Jute sakes and hessian cloth are primarily used for packing agricultural products such as grain and rice. The production of jute products was approximately 100,000 tons in 2009-10.
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Cotton is the largest segment of textile production. Other fibers produced include synthetic fiber, filament yarn, art silk, wool, and jute.
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and the ongoing energy and foreign exchange crises, an estimated 700,000 individuals in the textile industry have lost their jobs in 2023.
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Cotton: Cotton spinning is perhaps the most important segment in the Pakistan textile industry with 521 units installed and operational.
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in Pakistan increased from three to six hundred. In the same time period, spindles increased from 177,000 to 805 million.
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184:: This fiber resembles silk but costs less to produce. There are about 90,000 looms in the country located mainly in
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It accounts for about 45% of the total labor force and 38% of manufacturing workers. Pakistan is the fourth largest
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oversees this sector through the Ministry of Textile Industry. However, due to the devastating
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Subsidize a decrease in cost of production to boost competitiveness of Pakistani exports
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450:"Opinion: A high unemployment rate may pose a threat to the stability of Pakistan"
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Zero rating on export value chain (i.e. no tax, no refund) to boost export growth
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674:"The ugly truth behind the glitz and glamour of Pakistan's textile exports"
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producer and holds the third largest spinning capacity in Asia, following
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There are six primary sectors of the textile production in Pakistan:
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403:"Factsheet Pakistan: Facts on Pakistan's Garment Industry (2014)"
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The origin of the Indian textiles is thought to be the
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Textile Production Technology and Skill Development
112:. In 1974, the Pakistan government established the
588:"Pakistan Exports Slump by 14.40% since July 2016"
34:, the industry contributes 8.5% to the country's
846:Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan
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448:Mohiuddin Aazim, Dawn com (29 January 2023).
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921:Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund
373:"Statistics on textile industry in Pakistan"
340:"Textile Industry of Pakistan - An Analysis"
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614:"Analysis of Textile Industry of Pakistan"
559:"Pakistan's Textile exports decline 7.70%"
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938:Pakistani economic crisis (2022–present)
672:Hussain, Jahanzeb (26 September 2016).
331:
475:"History of Textile in many countries"
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500:Pakistan's Cotton and Textile Economy
114:Cotton Export Corporation of Pakistan
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3054:Securities & Exchange Commission
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788:Governor of State Bank of Pakistan
563:The News International (newspaper)
14:
899:Medium Term Development Framework
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2727:Pakistani Intelligence community
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3115:Redundant Islamic economisation
635:Murtaza Haider (24 July 2015).
1300:Mobile phone network operators
427:"Textile Industry of Pakistan"
346:. 8 March 2018. Archived from
1:
841:Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
377:The Express Tribune newspaper
267:Barriers to growth include:
108:from the British rule in the
3731:Textile industry of Pakistan
805:Finance Minister of Pakistan
2914:Water supply and sanitation
249:Guarantee energy supply to
160:Filament yarn manufacturing
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1492:Central business districts
1451:Central business districts
1444:Central business districts
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3144:
3131:
3110:Public-private partnering
2813:
2800:
2433:National Security Council
2416:
2403:
2074:
2061:
1593:
1580:
1525:
909:National debt of Pakistan
637:"Pakistan's Power Crisis"
502:– via Google Books.
310:Foreign trade of Pakistan
74:Indus Valley civilization
834:Federal Board of Revenue
479:Textileasart.com website
315:Pakistan Textile Journal
1862:Second Anglo-Afghan War
1512:Pakistanis by net worth
1263:Cottage and small scale
1155:Entertainment and Media
1134:Pakistan Stock Exchange
926:Foreign aid to Pakistan
894:Economic Liberalization
763:State-owned enterprises
3736:Industries of Pakistan
3095:Military economisation
2700:Enforced disappearance
2483:Provincial governments
2024:Balochistan insurgency
1882:Hindi–Urdu controversy
1872:Third Anglo-Afghan War
1826:First Anglo-Afghan War
1273:Information technology
1236:Science and technology
1187:Healthcare in Pakistan
904:Periods of stagflation
783:State Bank of Pakistan
528:"FBR Syndicate Report"
58:Government of Pakistan
36:Gross domestic product
3205:Gender discrimination
2602:Federal Shariat Court
2567:Provincial assemblies
1836:Second Anglo-Sikh War
1738:Muhammad ibn al-Qasim
1502:International ranking
1456:I. I. Chundrigar Road
889:Islamic economization
592:Dunya TV News website
320:Textile manufacturing
200:, as well as some in
155:Garment manufacturing
3664:World Heritage Sites
3639:Mausolea and shrines
3085:Directive investment
2387:World Heritage Sites
2321:Archaeological sites
2256:Environmental issues
1945:Monarchy of Pakistan
1940:Dominion of Pakistan
1831:First Anglo-Sikh War
1258:Books and publishing
253:at competitive rates
28:manufacturing sector
3138:Society and Culture
3064:Trading Corporation
2872:Planning Commission
2461:National government
732:Economy of Pakistan
305:Economy of Pakistan
2892:Telecommunications
2784:Civil Armed Forces
2732:Capital punishment
2550:National Assembly
1965:Liaquat–Nehru Pact
1902:Jinnah's 14 Points
1806:East India Company
1517:Standard of living
1403:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
1371:Domestic economies
1246:Telecommunications
594:. 15 February 2016
526:Siddique, Rizwan.
262:Barriers to growth
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3604:Botanical gardens
3553:Marathon (Lahore)
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3122:
3090:Industrialisation
3073:Policy programmes
2887:Tallest buildings
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2795:
2792:
2791:
2645:Political parties
2635:Foreign relations
2399:
2398:
2395:
2394:
2348:Natural disasters
2241:Botanical gardens
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1912:Direct Action Day
1907:Lahore Resolution
1897:Two nation theory
1887:Pakistan Movement
1640:Hellenic Pakistan
1539:
1538:
1313:People and labour
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1307:
976:National highways
383:on 7 October 2023
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3708:
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3163:British heritage
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3041:Investment board
2909:Water management
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2500:Local government
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2172:Pothohar Plateau
2076:
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1950:Governor-General
1877:Aligarh Movement
1816:Sikh Confederacy
1791:
1708:Indo-Hephthalite
1648:
1595:
1582:
1566:
1559:
1552:
1543:
1531:
1530:
1507:Provinces by GDP
1393:Gilgit-Baltistan
1030:Renewable energy
1018:
986:Railway stations
864:Numbering system
800:Finance ministry
725:
718:
711:
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379:. Archived from
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173:Synthetic fibers
19:textile industry
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3468:Public holidays
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3140:
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3100:Nationalisation
3080:Corporatisation
3068:
3047:
3012:
2991:Pharmaceuticals
2920:
2862:Fuel extraction
2809:
2788:
2743:
2712:Law enforcement
2654:
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2612:District Courts
2585:Supreme Council
2571:
2551:
2536:
2527:Majlis-e-Shoora
2524:
2511:
2493:Chief Ministers
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2412:
2391:
2336:weather records
2309:
2266:Protected areas
2229:
2186:
2145:
2070:
2045:
1974:
1955:Princely states
1928:
1845:
1782:
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1652:Seleucid Empire
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1466:Gulberg, Lahore
1439:
1366:
1304:
1293:Medical tourism
1224:Pharmaceuticals
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1104:
1098:
1067:Rice production
1052:Fuel extraction
1022:
1007:
942:
874:Nationalization
869:Five-Year Plans
850:
812:Pakistani rupee
775:
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350:on 4 March 2023
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182:Artificial Silk
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