Karachi, October 26, 2024: The 5th International Textile & Leather Exhibition (TEXPO) at the Karachi Expo Centre concluded with orders amounting to $1.875 million placed for Pakistani textile products, signalling a positive uplift for the country’s export industry. Organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the 3-day event attracted both local and international…
KARACHI, October 27 2024: Climate change presents a critical threat to Pakistan’s economy, particularly due to its heavy reliance on agriculture, which employs around 42% of the labour force and contributes nearly 19% to the country’s GDP. With rising temperatures and increasingly erratic weather patterns, Pakistan faces substantial challenges in sustaining its economic growth. The…
Karachi, 27 October 2024: The National Trade Union Federation (NTUF) held a consultative session on Sunday with affiliates from the IndustriALL Global Union’s textile and garment sector to discuss the implementation of workplace safety and grievance mechanisms under the Pakistan Accord framework. The Pakistan Accord, which became effective in 2023, builds upon the successful model…
Islamabad, October 26 2024: In the heart of Bahria Town Phase 4, Islamabad, a new era of community engagement and business opportunity was ushered in with the grand inauguration of the Kapra Center. The event, held on a bright Saturday morning, was a testament to the vision and dedication of the Kapra Group, a name…
KARACHI, October 26, 2024: Pakistan’s garment and textile exporters should diversify export destinations by entering emerging and high-end markets, including Russia, Central Asia, and Middle Eastern countries. This was stated by CEM Altan, President of the International Apparel Federation (IAF), at a media briefing held on Friday at a local hotel. Instead of exporting low-cost…