Textile body urges PM to retain export facilitation scheme for yarns, fabrics

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1. 23 Oct 2026 79% related

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   Pakistan Textile Council seeks government action to retain EU GSP+ status

   Most outlets led with the Pakistan Textile Council’s call for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene in securing the country’s GSP+ status beyond 2028. Profit highlighted the EU’s significant share in Pakistan’s textile exports and the need for coordinated compliance efforts, while Business Recorder focused on the PTC’s direct appeal to the PM and the involvement of federal and provincial authorities.

2. 22 Oct 2026 72% related

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   EU urges Pakistan to focus on GSP+ implementation

   Most outlets led with the European Union's call for Pakistan to prioritise the effective implementation of existing commitments to retain benefits under the GSP+ trade arrangement. One outlet additionally noted the Pakistan Textile Council’s pledge to support the government in the GSP+ process, while another highlighted the EU envoy’s meeting with textile leaders and the importance of GSP+ for exports and livelihoods.

3. 14 Oct 2026 76% related

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   Textile exporters warn of steep export decline, seek government support

   Most outlets led with the warning from the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association about a sharp or steep decline in exports during the October to December period, citing factors like weak Western demand, high freight costs, and rising production costs. Several also noted the call for government measures such as tax relief and refund clearances. BOL News repeated the same excerpt twice, but the framing and details remained consistent across all coverage.

4. 11 Oct 2026 73% related

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   Textile industry warns Punjab government against new import levy

   Most outlets reported that the textile industry has warned the Punjab government about the potential negative effects of a new infrastructure levy on imports, including increased production costs and reduced export competitiveness. Business Recorder and Profit both highlighted the concerns raised by the textile body, with Business Recorder noting the potential impact on investment in the province and Profit emphasizing the risk of double taxation for goods cleared through Sindh ports.

5. 6 Oct 2026 73% related

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   Textile mills seek exemption from Punjab infrastructure cess on EFS imports

   Most outlets reported that the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) is seeking exemption of Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) imports from the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess. Business Recorder highlighted APTMA’s request to the Pakistan Single Window and its argument, while Profit noted the association’s call to stop the levy on eligible EFS consignments and mentioned the existing exemption for similar shipments through Lahore.