Textile Sector Drives Pakistan’s Export Growth: Ministry

The Minister for Commerce chaired a high-level meeting today to review Pakistan’s trade performance during the first two months of the financial year 2025-26. Senior officials and representatives from relevant departments attended the session, which focused on the country’s export and import trends. Despite challenging global economic conditions, Pakistan’s exports remained stable at $5.11 billion during July-August 2025-26. The textile and apparel sector emerged as the cornerstone of the country’s export economy, recording a remarkable 10% increase. This growth reaffirms the sector’s critical role as the backbone of Pakistan’s trade performance. The meeting also highlighted encouraging trends in regional trade. Exports to Africa grew by 9%, while South Asia saw a 7% increase. Stable performance was recorded in North America and the European Union, reflecting the Ministry’s efforts to expand into new markets while consolidating traditional ones. The Minister for Commerce commended exporters for their resilience and emphasized the Government’s commitment to facilitating the business community, securing new market access, and ensuring sustainable trade growth. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the Ministry’s dedication to building a diversified and competitive trade sector aligned with Pakistan’s economic and employment goals.