The PTC highlighted that March 2026 alone saw a 14% contraction in exports, amounting to a loss of USD360 million, with textile and apparel exports declining by 7%. The council attributed these challenges to rising operational costs, disruptions in raw material supply chains due to conflicts in the Middle East, and a taxation regime that imposes liabilities exceeding operating profits for exporters. Additionally, the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) is advocating for economic safeguards in the proposed 28th constitutional amendment to ensure stable economic policies, as frequent shifts have undermined investor confidence.
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Pakistan Textile Council Urges Policy Support Amid Challenges
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On April 8, 2026, the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for urgent policy intervention to address the challenges facing the textile sector, which has seen a significant decline in exports by USD1.9 billion (8%) from July to March FY2025-26. This situation is exacerbated by rising production costs and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains.
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