All Pakistan Textile Mills Association

APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad will shortly address the press briefing. Watch live: tinyurl.com/APTMAOFFICIAL

APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad will address a live press briefing today at 4:00 PM on recent regional developments and their implications. Watch it live on APTMA’s official YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/APTMAOFFICIAL Stay informed.

APTMA appreciates the Government of Pakistan for its diplomatic efforts in facilitating the recent ceasefire, contributing to regional de-escalation and stability. At a time of heightened tensions, such leadership reinforces Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue, safeguarding economic interests, and supporting global trade continuity. Sustainable peace remains essential for regional security and economic resilience.

A timely intervention highlighting the need to align regulatory timelines with crop cycles. Fast-track approval of high-yield, climate-resilient seed varieties can play an important role in strengthening cotton output and reducing import dependence. Early implementation will be key to translating policy intent into outcomes.

GSP+ has been a cornerstone of Pakistan’s export growth — particularly for the textile sector — enabling scale, employment and foreign exchange stability. Preserving this status is critical for sustaining momentum in key export markets and supporting the broader economy. #GSPPlus #PakistanExports #TextileIndustry

Important this is now in the mainstream — but the signal hasn’t changed. APTMA flagged EFS misuse. The data now validates it. *Bleached fabric imports: 23 → 1,911 tonnes (+8,200%) *Mis-declaration still enabling duty-free entry *Domestic inputs continue facing 18% GST Appreciate the coverage. Now the focus must shift to fixing the loophole. #APTMAUncut #TextileCrisis #PakistanTextiles #EFS #PolicyFailure Source: Business Recorder brecorder.com/news/amp/40413…

APTMA has raised serious concerns over misuse of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), highlighting a sharp and abnormal rise in fabric imports despite prior exclusions. Imports of bleached fabric under EFS increased from 23 tonnes (Feb 2025) to 1,911 tonnes (Feb 2026), raising concerns of misdeclaration and systemic leakage. While EFS imports remain sales tax exempt, locally supplied inputs for exports continue to be taxed — creating a clear disadvantage for domestic industry. APTMA has urged the government to rationalize the scheme to prevent abuse, protect local manufacturing, and safeguard revenue. Source: APTMA submission to Ministry of Finance (March 26, 2026) #APTMA #PakistanTextiles #Exports #EFS

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Eid Mubarak & Pakistan Day 🇵🇰 On this 23rd March, we celebrate the spirit of unity, resilience, and progress that defines our nation. May this Eid bring peace, prosperity, and renewed strength to our people and our economy. Together, let’s continue building a stronger Pakistan. #EidMubarak #PakistanDay #APTMA

APTMA has raised urgent concerns with the Prime Minister’s Office regarding critical bottlenecks in customs clearance impacting Pakistan’s textile exports. Key issues include: • Prolonged clearance delays beyond international benchmarks • Increased cost of doing business • Disruptions in supply chains and export commitments These challenges are undermining the competitiveness of Pakistan’s largest export sector. APTMA has requested immediate intervention to streamline processes and prevent further damage to export growth.

APTMA has written to the Honourable Federal Minister for Power highlighting structural inefficiencies in the power sector that continue to keep industrial electricity tariffs above regionally competitive levels. Key concerns include: • Industrial electricity ~12¢/kWh vs regional benchmark 7–8¢/kWh • Underutilization of low-cost generation, including Thar coal and wind power • Transmission constraints limiting dispatch of cheaper southern generation to northern demand centres Despite adequate generation capacity, these structural constraints are raising fuel costs and electricity tariffs for consumers and industry. APTMA has requested urgent policy attention to address these inefficiencies so that industrial power tariffs can move toward competitive levels and support export growth. #PakistanTextiles #IndustrialCompetitiveness #EnergyPolicy

Pakistan’s textile sector operates in an extremely competitive global market. Policy stability in energy pricing, taxation and raw material supply is critical for sustaining export manufacturing and jobs. The industry has consistently asked for continuity of agreed energy tariffs and rationalization of the tax framework to remain regionally competitive.

APTMA has written to the Government of Punjab expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess (Amendment) Bill 2026. The proposed 0.9% cess on goods manufactured, imported, consumed, or exported in Punjab would significantly increase the cost of doing business for export-oriented industries. At a time when Pakistan urgently needs to expand exports and industrial activity, additional levies risk further eroding competitiveness and discouraging investment. APTMA has requested the Government of Punjab to reconsider the proposed amendments and engage with industry stakeholders to ensure policies support industrial growth and export expansion.

APTMA has written to the Chairman FBR requesting adjustment of Super Tax liabilities against pending income tax & sales tax refunds, and allowing reasonable instalments for any remaining balance, given the severe liquidity constraints facing export-oriented textile mills. The industry has also requested clarity in the calculation of Super Tax for exporters under Section 4C, particularly for those previously under the Final Tax Regime. Timely guidance to field formations is essential to ensure uniform implementation and avoid operational uncertainty for exporters. Letter attached. @FBRSpokesperson @Financegovpk @GovtofPakistan

APTMA has formally written to the Federal Government highlighting urgent risks to Pakistan’s export sector due to regional energy supply disruptions, particularly potential oil and LNG constraints. APTMA has proposed immediate measures: • Suspend Carbon Levy & Petroleum Development Levy on RFO to enable viable captive power for export industries. • Remove caps on domestic gas production and allocate additional gas to the power sector to reduce reliance on imported LNG. Timely action is critical to protect export competitiveness and ensure energy availability for industry. Letter addressed to: @jam_kamal @PakPMO #APTMA #PakistanExports #EnergySecurity

We urge immediate coordination to ensure export continuity. Textile shipments must not face avoidable disruption during this critical period.

Global tensions are once again pushing energy and freight markets into uncertainty. For export-led economies like Pakistan, volatility in oil, gas, and shipping costs directly impacts industrial competitiveness. Pakistan’s textile sector operates in a highly price-sensitive global market. Even small increases in: • RLNG and fuel costs • Freight & insurance premiums • Working capital pressures ...can materially affect export margins. At a time when domestic industry is already navigating high input costs, policy stability and competitive energy pricing become even more critical. External shocks are beyond our control. Domestic cost structure is not. Ensuring predictable and competitive industrial energy tariffs must remain a national priority to safeguard exports and employment. Note: This image is AI-generated and intended for illustrative purposes only.

Strengthening Pakistan–U.S. Cotton & Textile Partnership 🇵🇰🇺🇸 APTMA was pleased to host Mr. Jay Kim, Economic Officer, and Mr. Mubashar Sajjad Gondal, Economic Specialist, from the U.S. Embassy Islamabad at APTMA House for a constructive engagement with our R&D and policy team. The meeting was attended by: • Dr. Javed Hassan, Cotton Advisor, APTMA • Syed Absar Ali, Senior Economist & Manager Research/Strategy, APTMA • Sarah Javaid, Trade Economist, APTMA Discussions centered on strengthening Pakistan–U.S. trade in cotton and textiles. As one of the leading buyers of U.S. cotton, Pakistan highlighted the importance of exploring tariff facilitation mechanisms — including frameworks similar to recent arrangements extended to Bangladesh — to enhance the competitiveness of Pakistan’s textile exports to the U.S. market. A key focus was technology transfer for agricultural transformation, particularly advanced seed technologies, improved varieties, modern breeding systems, and innovation partnerships aimed at improving yields, climate resilience, and farmer profitability. The meeting also referenced the recent visit of the Cotton Council International (CCI) USA delegation to MNFSR, facilitated by APTMA, where support was expressed for removal of mandatory fumigation on U.S. cotton imports — an important step toward reducing avoidable costs and improving trade efficiency. Key areas discussed included: • Tariff facilitation for Pakistan’s textile exports • R&D collaboration for sustainable cotton production • Expanding agricultural export opportunities • Strengthening overall Pakistan–U.S. trade cooperation APTMA remains committed to fostering constructive international partnerships that enhance trade competitiveness, strengthen the cotton value chain, and support sustainable industrial growth.

Important discussion on Roze News. Sustainable export growth requires competitive energy, policy consistency, and structural reforms. Ambitious targets must be matched with ground realities. Industry stands ready to contribute — provided costs are aligned with regional competitors.