Textile exports hinge on European Union

Textile exports hinge on European Union

Pakistan Textile Council’s report notes industry’s vulnerability to fluctuations in a limited circle of markets.

Is my clothing coming from a sweatshop?

In April 2013, the collapse of Rana Plaza forced the global fashion industry to confront a truth it had long avoided: the race to make more clothes, ever cheaper and ever faster, can crush the very people who sew them. For Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, the tragedy became a line in the sand. It also reshaped how consumers, brands, and regulators talk about responsibility. Twelve years on, the conversation is more compli…

Pakistan’s textile exports to Europe increase 13% to $1.3 billion

Pakistan’s textile exports saw a notable increase, with shipments to the European Union rising by 13% to $1.3 billion in the first two months of FY2026. According to details, Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports during the first two months of FY2026 presented a mixed picture. While exports to the European market continued to grow steadily, the U.S. market remained stagnant, the U.K. showed slight improvement, and smaller markets like the UAE a…

With 63pc of Pakistan’s overall exports: Textile sector stays dominant contributor

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile sector remained the dominant contributor, with exports reaching USD3.21 billion...