Competitive energy availability is imperative for expansion of industrialization. There are no two ways about it. However, many believe that demand by industrialists for energy provisioning at competitive rates is…
Polyester is now the most dominant man-made fabric across the globe. Its demand surpassed the demand of cotton in 2002, and it continued to grow ever since at a significantly…
With the imposition of 17% GST on the previously zero rated textile sector, FBR is looking at collecting Rs 600 billion from the sector and giving a refund of approximately…
Pakistan was once the leading textile exporter and was considered the most efficient and technically advanced textile sector in the region. The sector gradually started losing its shine in the…
The textile sector is on the verge of complete standstill due to the worst-ever financial crisis emanating from the imposition of the 17% sales tax, CNIC condition for transactions and…
A country's defence preparedness demands self-reliance to the extent possible. This, in turn, requires a strong manufacturing base. Import of critical parts and components becomes uncertain during times of war,…
Pakistan was once the leading textile exporter and was considered the most efficient and technically advanced textile sector in the region. The sector gradually started losing its galore post-2000. Pakistan's…
Our manufacturing sector is a permanent fixture of the emergency room, with occasional visitations to the intensive care unit. It consists largely of 70-year-old infants, whose nurses partake generously of…
By 2023, Chinese province Xinjiang is about to become not only China's largest cotton textile and apparel market but also that of Central Asia and Europe, just over four years…
In the contemporary world, the only constant is ‘change’. The world is transforming and consumer preferences are changing across a wide range, from food consumption to the standard of living,…
