𝗣𝗧𝗖 | 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 🌍 International & Politics 🔹 Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil refinery and defence ministry. 🔹 US military costs related to the Iran conflict reportedly exceed $47bn. 📈 Economy & Trade 🔹 World Bank links $600m financing to wheat and sugar trade reforms. 🔹 SBP purchases $863m from forex market in July. 🔹 Government targets up to $15bn under private equity framework. 🔹 IMF-backed Karachi Industrial Park approved. 🔹 Calls made to strengthen Pakistan–Malaysia economic ties. 🛢️ Oil & Gas 🔹 Oil prices rise following attack on Saudi refinery. 🔹 Government considers abolishing petroleum levy in next budget. ⛽ OMCs 🔹 Petrol reduced by Rs3.19/litre; diesel increased by Rs2.25/litre. 🔹 OTCA demands 50% share in fuel transportation. ⚡ Power 🔹 Government plans targeted electricity subsidies to replace the 200-unit threshold. 🧵 Textile 🔹 NTC launches anti-dumping investigation into cotton yarn imports. 🌾 Fertilizer 🔹 Engro Fertilizers and Mari Energies sign MoU. 💊 Pharma 🔹 Pakistan nears agreement with Indonesian firm for local vaccine production. 🏗️ Infrastructure 🔹 Government plans $18bn investment in water infrastructure over the next decade. 📊 Board Meetings 🔹 LUCK: Expected EPS PKR 15.5, up 3% YoY and down 10% QoQ. 📊 Commodities WTI $101.3 ↑ | Brent $115.7 ↑ | Arab Light $106 ↓ Coal $128.3 ↑ | Gold $4,047 ↓ | Cotton $78 ↓ 💱 Currencies PKR/USD 276.8 ↓ | USD/EUR 1.1124 ↓ JPY/USD 157.93 ↓ | USD/GBP 1.3303 ↓ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @betterpakistan @beingJayP @Dawn_News @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #Trade #Exports #MorningNews #Energy

𝗣𝗧𝗖 | 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 🌍 International & Politics 🔹 Iran reports positive talks with Makkah pact states. 🔹 Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Makkah and Madina. 📈 Economy & Trade 🔹 SBP raises policy rate by 50bps to 12%. 🔹 SBP revises remittance and forex projections upward. 🔹 Foreign exchange reserves increase 52% YoY in 1QFY27. 🔹 IMF consulted on wheat support price, says minister. 🔹 Pakistan eyes $500m Panda bond. 🔹 Regional trade deficit widens. 🔹 Rs11 trillion in tax exemptions granted over five years. 🔹 Pakistan and Qatar explore trade and investment cooperation. 🛢️ Oil & Gas 🔹 Oil prices settle lower amid peace expectations. 🔹 Energas withdraws Port Qasim LNG terminal plan. 🔹 Pakistan and US seek stronger energy cooperation. ⛽ OMCs 🔹 Diesel rises Rs2.16/litre; petrol increases Rs1.54/litre. ⚡ Power 🔹 IPPs directed to restore Remote Terminal Units. 🔹 Government plans $2.25bn battery gigafactory. 🧵 Textile 🔹 FBR sets deadline for surveillance camera installation at textile units. 💊 Pharma 🔹 Government retains drug pricing formula. 💻 Technology 🔹 Freelancers earn record $197m in September. 📊 Board Meetings 🔹 FCCL: EPS PKR 1.7, up 27% YoY, down 23% QoQ. 🔹 KOHC: EPS PKR 3.4, up 5% YoY, down 6% QoQ. 📊 Commodities WTI $100.9 ↓ | Brent $114.7 ↓ | Gold $4,015.9 ↓ | Cotton $78.7 ↓ 💱 Currencies PKR/USD 276.81 ↓ | USD/EUR 1.1171 ↓ | JPY/USD 157.65 ↑ | USD/GBP 1.3342 ↑ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @PakPMO @CMShehbaz @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @mincompk @betterpakistan @beingJayP @APTMAofficial @Dawn_News @MIshaqDar50 #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #Trade #MorningNews #Energy #Exports

The Cost That Will Decide an Industry’s Revival Pakistan’s textile exports are showing signs of recovery. But can that recovery last if energy remains too expensive for industry? In his latest article, “The Cost That Will Decide an Industry’s Revival,” published in The News International’s Money Matters, Moaaz Manzoor examines why energy pricing and structural reforms will determine whether Pakistan’s textile sector can sustain its recovery. The numbers tell an important story: ✅ USD 17.93 billion in textile and apparel exports in FY2025–26 ✅ 5.55% export growth in the first two months of FY27, led by readymade garments and knitwear ✅ Rs 3.6 trillion in gas-sector circular debt, including Rs 1.8 trillion in principal ✅ 400 MW offered in the first electricity wheeling auction, with 800 MW planned over five years ✅ 160 MW maximum allocation per participant in the initial auction ✅ USD 10.65 billion in planned transmission investment needed to support a competitive electricity market The central challenge goes beyond electricity tariffs. Pakistan’s current energy pricing structure places part of the cost of protecting households on industrial consumers, weakening export competitiveness. The way forward requires a different approach: transparent, budgeted subsidies for vulnerable households, competitive electricity procurement, rationalised industrial tariffs and reforms that prevent further circular debt accumulation. The introduction of electricity wheeling through the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market is an encouraging step. But its success will depend on implementation, transmission capacity and genuine competition. Pakistan’s textile revival cannot rest on export growth alone. It must be supported by an energy system that allows industry to compete sustainably in international markets. 🔗 Read the complete article in The News International – Money Matters. thenews.pk/magazine/money-ma… @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @PakPMO @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @MoIB_Official @mincompk @CMShehbaz @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial @Dawn_News @beingJayP @betterpakistan #TextileRevival #PakistanManufacturing #EnergyPricing #IndustrialCompetitiveness #ElectricityReforms #CTBCM #PowerSectorReform #CircularDebt #EnergyTariffs #IndustrialGrowth #TextileSector #CompetitiveEnergy #ExportPerformance #EconomicReforms #PakistanIndustry

𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗣𝗧𝗖) – 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 📅 Monday, October 26, 2026 🌍 International & Politics 🔹 PM Shehbaz Sharif plans Russia visit amid regional tensions. 🔹 Pakistan joins diplomatic efforts to address the Iran–US conflict. 📈 Economy & Trade 🔹 Pakistan seeks early signing of GCC Free Trade Agreement. 🔹 Trade deficit with Gulf partners narrows. 🔹 Foreign profit repatriation exceeds FDI by 41% in FY26. 🔹 Finance Minister reaffirms commitment to tariff reforms. 🔹 Government rejects $490m loan over high financing costs. 🔹 Wheat support price fixed at Rs4,500 per maund. 🔹 PM calls for a stronger role for export-based industries. ⛽ Oil & Gas 🔹 OGRA allows gas sales under the new TPA regime. 🔹 Petrol prices remain unchanged; diesel rises Rs1.91/litre. ⚡ Power 🔹 Government considers shifting Discos' tax burden to consumers. 🔹 PM forms committee for targeted electricity subsidies. 🔹 Mohmand Dam project cost increases by 115%. 🔹 WAPDA signs Rs133.18bn Diamer-Basha Dam contract. 🚗 Autos 🔹 Bestway launches Geely Auto in Pakistan. 🏦 Banking & Pharma 🔹 SBP revises equity investment limits for banks and DFIs. 🔹 NTC imposes 9.03% anti-dumping duty on pharmaceutical material imports. 📊 Board Meetings 🔹 MLCF: Expected EPS PKR 2.2, down 12% YoY and 3% QoQ. 📊 Commodities WTI $101.2 ↓ | Brent $114.7 ↓ | Gold $3,993.3 ↓ | Cotton $79.9 ↓ 💱 Currencies PKR/USD 276.82 ↓ | USD/EUR 1.1223 ↑ | JPY/USD 156.72 ↓ | USD/GBP 1.3384 ↑ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @MoIB_Official @MIshaqDar50 @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial @mincompk @Dawn_News #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #Trade #Exports #MorningNews #Energy #Manufacturing

🇵🇰🇪🇺 PTC CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO SECURE GSP+ BEYOND 2028 The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC), led by Chairman Mr. Fawad Anwar, has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ensure Pakistan's continued preferential access to the EU market under the new GSP+ scheme. 📌 Key Highlights 🔹 Pakistan's current GSP+ benefits continue until December 31, 2028. 🔹 A fresh application and time-bound action plan are required for continued benefits from January 2029. 🔹 The EU accounts for 39.5% of Pakistan's textile exports, valued at US$7.103 billion in FY2025–26. 🔹 Textile exports to the EU increased 3% to US$1.954 billion during July–September 2026. 🔹 PTC calls for coordinated government action, effective implementation of international commitments and private-sector engagement. 🇵🇰 Securing GSP+ | Protecting Textile Exports | Strengthening Pakistan's Economy 📰 Media Coverage Business Recorder 🔗 brecorder.com/news/40445474/… Profit by Pakistan Today 🔗 profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/… @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @CMShehbaz @betterpakistan @beingJayP @Financegovpk @PakPMO @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @mincompk @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial @Dawn_News #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #GSPPlus #EuropeanUnion #PakistanEUTrade #TextileExports #TextileIndustry #ExportCompetitiveness #TradePolicy #PakistanEconomy

🇵🇰🇪🇺 PTC URGES PM TO SECURE GSP+ STATUS UNDER NEW EU SCHEME The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has formally requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take necessary steps to ensure Pakistan's continued eligibility for GSP+ benefits under the European Union's new framework. 📌 Key Highlights 🔹 Pakistan's current GSP+ benefits continue until December 31, 2028. 🔹 A formal application and action plan are required to retain preferential access from January 2029. 🔹 The EU remains Pakistan's largest textile and apparel export market. 🔹 Textile exports to the EU reached US$7.103 billion in FY2025–26, representing 39.5% of total sector exports. 🔹 PTC calls for timely government action and coordinated efforts to protect Pakistan's export competitiveness. 🇵🇰 Safeguarding Market Access | Strengthening Textile Exports | Supporting Economic Growth 📰 As reported by The News International | October 23, 2026 🔗 thenews.pk/print/1444614-tex… @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial @Dawn_News @beingJayP @betterpakistan @MIshaqDar50 #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #GSPPlus #EuropeanUnion #PakistanEUTrade #TextileExports #TextileIndustry #ExportCompetitiveness #TradePolicy

𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗣𝗧𝗖) – 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 📈 Economy 🔹 World Bank says faster reforms could triple Pakistan's incomes by 2050. 🔹 Economic growth projected at 4.2%; IMF forecasts 1.3% MENAP contraction. 🔹 World Bank expects inflation to reach 8.2% in FY27. 🔹 SBP reserves rise $19m to $21.49bn. 🔹 Industrialists caution against policy rate increases. 🔹 October 31 deadline set for production e-monitoring systems. 🔹 Adviser calls for private control of energy sector. 🔹 PM announces Rs160bn development package for KP. 🔹 Government loans support real estate activity; sufficient sugar stocks reported. 🛢️ Oil & Gas 🔹 OGDC begins gas and condensate production in Sindh. 🔹 Qualified expert sought for gas-sector company. 🔹 Crude oil imports reach 2.78m tonnes in Q1. ⚡ Power 🔹 Ten bidders pre-qualified for IESCO. 🧵 Textile 🔹 Textile sector urges PM to secure GSP+ status under the new EU scheme. 🚗 Autos 🔹 Government plans 3,000 EV charging facilities. 💻 Technology 🔹 Pakistani tech companies explore US market opportunities. 📊 Board Meetings 🔹 PIOC: Expected EPS PKR 9.0, up 60% YoY and down 7% QoQ. 📊 Commodities • WTI: $100.5 ↑ | Brent: $114.2 ↑ • Arab Light: $104.1 ↑ | Coal: $129.6 ↓ • Gold: $4,017.0 ↓ | Cotton: $80.6 ↓ 💱 Currencies • PKR/USD: 276.85 ↓ • USD/EUR: 1.1212 ↓ • JPY/USD: 156.9 ↑ • USD/GBP: 1.3396 ↓ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @Financegovpk @PakPMO @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @mincompk @APTMAofficial @beingJayP @betterpakistan @PrgmeaOfficial #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #GSPPlus #Exports #Trade #BusinessNews #MorningNews #Energy #Manufacturing

🇵🇰🇪🇺 GSP+ HINGES ON MEETING EU STANDARDS PTC Leadership Meets EU Ambassador The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) leadership held discussions with H.E. Mr. Raimundas Karoblis, EU Ambassador to Pakistan, on the future of Pakistan's GSP+ status and textile export competitiveness. 🤝 Key Highlights 🔹 EU Ambassador stresses effective implementation of existing international commitments. 🔹 PTC Chairman Fawad Anwar highlights the importance of GSP+ for textile exports, employment and economic growth. 🔹 Vice Chairman Anees Khawaja acknowledges progress in labour, environment, governance and human rights. 🔹 Gul Ahmed CEO Zaki Bashir calls for separate assessment of the textile export sector. PTC remains committed to strengthening Pakistan–EU trade relations and safeguarding preferential market access. 📰 As reported by The Express Tribune | October 22, 2026 🔗 tribune.com.pk/story/2636187… @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @mincompk @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @APTMAofficial @Dawn_News @PrgmeaOfficial @betterpakistan @beingJayP #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #GSPPlus #EuropeanUnion #PakistanEUTrade #TextileExports #TextileIndustry #ExportCompetitiveness

𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗣𝗧𝗖) – 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 🌍 International & Politics 🔹 Pakistan, Qatar, Türkiye and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence pact. 🔹 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends ties with Pakistan. 📈 Economy & Trade 🔹 World Bank to support Pakistani start-ups. 🔹 Pakistan to apply for new EU GSP+ scheme from January 2027. 🔹 Pakistan and Maldives set $200m trade target. 🔹 Ministry of Commerce to prepare actionable solutions for PM's review. 🔹 PHMA seeks restoration of original Export Facilitation Scheme. 🔹 New customs values fixed for coal imports. 🛢️ Oil & Gas 🔹 Government considers $2bn LNG import decision. 🔹 Second Qatar LNG cargo provides relief to gas supply. 🏭 Engineering 🔹 FBR sets December 20 deadline for steel production monitoring compliance. 💊 Pharma 🔹 Afghanistan trade suspension affects pharmaceutical exports. 🚗 Autos 🔹 Rising car imports put pressure on local manufacturers. 📊 Board Meetings 🔹 CHCC: Expected EPS PKR 9.3, down 14% YoY and up 4% QoQ. 📊 Commodities • WTI: $98.2 ↑ | Brent: $110.2 ↑ • Arab Light: $102.7 ↑ | Coal: $130.1 ↓ • Gold: $4,117.6 ↓ | Cotton: $81.7 ↓ 💱 Currencies • PKR/USD: 276.86 ↓ • USD/EUR: 1.1239 ↑ • JPY/USD: 157.96 ↓ • USD/GBP: 1.3393 ↓ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @PakPMO @CMShehbaz @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial @beingJayP @Dawn_News @betterpakistan #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #GSPPlus #Exports #Trade #BusinessNews #MorningNews #Energy #Manufacturing

🇵🇰🇪🇺 PTC Leadership Meets EU Ambassador to Discuss GSP+ and Pakistan's Textile Export Competitiveness The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC), led by Chairman Mr. Fawad Anwar, held a high-level meeting with H.E. Mr. Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, in Karachi on October 20, 2026. The meeting focused on Pakistan's GSP+ status, the future of preferential market access, implementation of international commitments, and the strategic importance of textile and apparel exports in Pakistan–EU trade relations. The EU Ambassador highlighted the importance of effective implementation of existing commitments and a credible, time-bound action plan to support Pakistan's position under the next GSP+ framework. PTC Chairman Mr. Fawad Anwar emphasised that the continuation of GSP+ is critical for Pakistan's textile exports, employment, economic growth and overall export competitiveness. The leadership also discussed the potential impact of the EU–India Free Trade Agreement and emerging EU regulatory requirements. PTC reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Government of Pakistan and the EU Delegation through sustained policy engagement, technical assistance and industry coordination to safeguard Pakistan's preferential market access. 🤝 Strengthening Pakistan–EU trade relations and securing a competitive future for Pakistan's textile industry. @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @CMShehbaz @Financegovpk @PakPMO @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @mincompk @mohrpakistan @PlanComPakistan @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial @Dawn_News @EU_Commission @beingJayP @MIshaqDar50 #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #GSPPlus #EuropeanUnion #PakistanEUTrade #TextileIndustry #TextileExports #TradePolicy #ExportCompetitiveness #PakistanEconomy

PAKISTAN TEXTILE COUNCIL (PTC) 📰 Morning News Update 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 🌍 International 🔹 Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar & Indonesia to sign defence industry agreement. 🔹 Iran rejects uranium transfer; Makkah alliance agrees on ten-year pact. 🔹 UK plans fighter jet deployment to Saudi Arabia. 📈 Economy & Trade 🔹 IMF urges broader reforms and flags tax inequalities. 🔹 Pakistan and US pursue revised trade agreement. 🔹 Q1 foreign assistance increases year-on-year. 🔹 Government confirms continuation of Export Facilitation Scheme. 🔹 Maldives president visits Pakistan for trade and defence talks. ⛽ Refineries 🔹 Government reduces diesel pricing crack cap. ⚡ Power 🔹 $2.3bn project proposed for 16.2 million smart meters. 🚗 Autos 🔹 Auto Policy 2026–31 proposes 15% tariffs and lower GST. 🌾 Fertiliser & Tech 🔹 Rabi fertiliser availability reviewed. 🔹 Reverse tariffs affect mobile manufacturing localisation. 🏢 Corporate 🔹 CCP approves Rs19.7bn acquisition involving Engro Polymer. 📊 Commodities • WTI: $99.1 ↑ | Brent: $110.3 ↑ • Arab Light: $102.3 ↑ | Coal: $130.3 ↓ • Gold: $4,115.6 ↓ | Cotton: $80.8 ↓ 💱 Currencies • PKR/USD: 276.87 ↓ • USD/EUR: 1.1228 ↓ • JPY/USD: 158.22 ↑ • USD/GBP: 1.3374 ↓ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @mincompk @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial @Dawn_News @beingJayP #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #Exports #Trade #BusinessNews #MorningNews #Energy #Manufacturing

🇵🇰 PTC | Morning News Update 📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 🌍 International & Politics • CDF Syed Asim Munir to visit Tehran today for high-level talks. 📈 Economy • Pakistan's FY26 GDP growth revised down to 3.65%, falling short of target. • Government reduces petrol price by Rs5.16/litre and high-speed diesel by Rs7.69/litre. • Government unveils technology-based system to manage loadshedding and curb electricity theft. • PM warns against resistance to FBR reforms. • Businesses accelerate repayment of bank borrowings. • Cotton arrivals increase 7.5% year-on-year to 4.08 million bales. 🛢️ Oil & Gas • Government reviews phased gas-sector restructuring and deregulation plan. ⚡ Power • Power-sector circular debt stands at Rs1,675bn, while gas-sector debt reaches Rs3,631bn. • CPPA-G projects average power purchase price of Rs27.31/unit for 2027. 🧪 Chemicals • Lotte Chemical urges Power Division to notify proposed two-part industrial electricity tariff. 🏢 Others • CCP approves Citi Pharma's proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding in Pakheim International Pharma. 📉 Market Brief • KSE-100: 165,966.09 ↓ 453.63 points. 📊 Commodities WTI $103.6 ↓ | Brent $109.8 ↑ | Arab Light $100.3 ↑ | Coal $131.4 ↑ | Gold $4,138.3 ↓ | Cotton $80.3 ↑ 💱 Currencies PKR/USD 276.90 ↓ | USD/EUR 1.1227 ↑ | JPY/USD 158.47 ↓ | USD/GBP 1.3326 ↑ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @MIshaqDar50 @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @betterpakistan @mincompk @beingJayP @APTMAofficial @Dawn_News @PrgmeaOfficial #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #Trade #Exports #BusinessNews #MorningNews #Energy #Investment #PowerSector #Manufacturing #Autos #EconomicUpdate

Securing Market Access: Pakistan’s Textile Trade at a Turning Point Pakistan’s textile exporters have long relied on preferential access to the EU and UK. Now, new trade agreements, changing preference rules and US tariffs are intensifying competition. In “Securing Market Access,” published in @thenews_intl Money Matters, Hasan Salahuddin and @moaazmanzoor99 examine what these shifts mean for Pakistan’s largest export industry. For Pakistan, the stakes are significant: ✅ USD 18 billion in textile and apparel exports in FY2025–26 — around 60% of national export earnings ✅ About three-quarters of textile and apparel exports went to the EU, UK and US ✅ EU exports fell to USD 7.10 billion in FY26; the EU–India deal could further erode Pakistan’s tariff advantage ✅ UK exports slipped to USD 1.73 billion; the UK–India deal adds new competitive pressure ✅ US exports rose to USD 4.85 billion, but most Pakistani goods face an additional 10% duty ✅ Retaining GSP+ beyond 2028 requires a fresh application and implementation of 32 international conventions ✅ Exports to Japan, South Korea and ASEAN stood at just USD 72 million, USD 46 million and USD 219 million, respectively The priority is clear: protect GSP+ and DCTS preferences, pursue a cotton-linked quota in US trade talks and negotiate stronger access to new markets. Trade diplomacy must go hand in hand with reforms in energy pricing, tax refunds and cotton production. Pakistan cannot afford to lose export orders simply because competitors secure better tariff terms. 🔗 Read the full article: thenews.pk/magazine/money-ma… @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @PakPMO @Financegovpk @mincompk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @betterpakistan @beingJayP @APTMAofficial @thenews_intl @PrgmeaOfficial #PakistanTextileIndustry #InternationalTrade #TradeDiplomacy #GSPPlus #ExportDiversification #TradeAgreements #PakistanEconomy #GlobalSupplyChains #EconomicDiplomacy #CottonTrade #TariffReforms #EUTrade #UKTrade #USPakistanTrade

🇵🇰 PTC | Morning News Update 📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 🌍 International & Politics • Pakistan suspends Iran trade corridors over security and smuggling concerns. • Ban on Indian airlines using Pakistani airspace extended until November 24. • Pakistan rejects claims that the US Navy is operating from its territory against Iran. • Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israel’s election. 📈 Economy • Current account deficit reaches $874m in July–September. • Large-scale manufacturing records a modest rise. • Aurangzeb says energy supplies are sufficient through November as winter planning continues. • Finance minister seeks a double-B rating and $1.5bn financing. • Pakistan and Türkiye sign a joint venture to explore critical minerals in Balochistan. • SBP governor says the economy is more resilient to external shocks. • Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank Boards of Governors after 74 years. • SBP adopts AAOIFI Sharia standard on Tawarruq. • Gulf inflows into domestic bonds reported. • Food exports rise 25% in July–September. • Roadmap prepared to boost trade with Malaysia. • Government moves to revive small industry. • Aurangzeb meets JPMorgan and Middle Eastern banking delegations. • FBR implements a faceless tax audit and assessment system. • Pakistan and the US discuss external financing. • APTMA challenges OGRA’s RLNG pricing. • NBP signs MoU with Chinese entities to explore opportunities. 🛢️ Oil & Gas • Oil prices rebound 3%. ⛽ OMCs • PSO clears a renewed supply purchase agreement with PARCO. • Petrol price reduced by Rs3.93 per litre. ⚡ Power • CPEC power projects await Rs498bn in payments from CPPA-G. • Higher fuel costs push September power costs up 37.5%. • K-Electric tariff reduction raises concerns over network investment. 🚗 Autos • Chinese investors show interest in an electric-bike plant in Punjab. 📡 Telecom • Telcos seek industrial power tariffs, citing potential impacts on 5G and AI-ready data-centre investment. 🏢 Others • SECP detects discrepancies in SE’s IPO prospectus. • PIA nominates Adrian Hamilton as CEO. 📊 Board Meetings • EFERT: 3QCY26E EPS PKR 7.3; DPS PKR 7.5. • POL: 1QFY26E EPS PKR 30.5. 📊 Commodities WTI $100.7 ↓ | Brent $108 ↓ | Arab Light $97.9 ↓ | Coal $129.6 ↑ | Gold $4,181.9 ↑ | Cotton $80.5 ↑ 💱 Currencies PKR/USD 276.91 ↓ | USD/EUR 1.1226 ↓ | JPY/USD 158.08 ↑ | USD/GBP 1.3325 ↓ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @betterpakistan @beingJayP @MIshaqDar50 @APTMAofficial @Dawn_News @PrgmeaOfficial #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #Trade #Exports #BusinessNews #MorningNews #Energy #Investment #PowerSector #Manufacturing #Autos #EconomicUpdate

🇵🇰 PTC | Morning News Update 📅 Friday, October 16, 2026 🌍 International & Politics • Trump hopes a swift end to the Iran war will bring down fuel prices. • Joint sitting of Parliament endorses emergency and governor’s rule. • Riyadh points to Iran amid renewed Houthi attacks. 📈 Economy • Aurangzeb holds investor, bilateral and multilateral engagements. • Pakistan and IsDB advance US$5.6bn in cooperation. • SBP foreign exchange reserves increase. • Cheema seeks ADB action on the ML-1 project. • Petrol price reduced by Rs3.63/litre; HSD increased by Rs0.31/litre. • PM calls for agricultural innovation to strengthen food security. • PHMA seeks export support amid rising costs. • FBR extends income tax return filing deadline to October 31. • Government seeks lower wheat seed prices ahead of sowing season. • Marble industry urged to adopt modern processing methods. 🛢️ Oil & Gas • Two firms sign MoU for Rs20bn gas investment. • PM to decide on 10 spot LNG cargoes for winter. 🏭 Refineries • Refineries produce 92,482 tonnes of LPG in July–August. ⚡ Power • Electricity consumers face a potential Rs33bn fuel cost adjustment impact in November bills. 🧵 Textile • Textile exports rise 5.3% to US$5.0bn in Q1 FY2026–27. 📊 Commodities WTI $97.2 ↓ | Brent $105.3 ↓ | Arab Light $97.9 ↓ | Coal $128.5 ↑ | Gold $4,163.0 ↓ | Cotton $80.2 ↑ 💱 Currencies PKR/USD 276.92 ↓ | USD/EUR 1.1217 ↓ | JPY/USD 158.02 ↑ | USD/GBP 1.3278 ↑ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @PakPMO @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @mincompk @PlanComPakistan @ClimateChangePK @betterpakistan @MIshaqDar50 @beingJayP @Dawn_News @APTMAofficial @PrgmeaOfficial #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #Trade #Exports #BusinessNews #MorningNews

🇵🇰 PAKISTAN TEXTILE COUNCIL (PTC) MORNING NEWS UPDATE 📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 📈 ECONOMY 🔹 Aurangzeb discusses targeted fuel subsidies with a senior IMF official. 🔹 World Bank describes progress on tax reforms as “moderate.” 🔹 Pakistan aims to achieve a double-B sovereign credit rating. 🔹 Pakistan identified as the worst-affected country by hunger in South Asia. 🔹 Government keeps Treasury bill returns above the policy rate. 🔹 PM Shehbaz calls for expanded trade and energy ties with Russia. 🔹 Ministry seeks a reduction in wheat seed prices. 🔹 AsiaPak seeks government support for an aluminium smelter at Port Qasim, targeting annual exports above US$5bn. ⚡ POWER 🔹 Government and lawmakers differ over DISCO privatisation. 🔹 Export industries oppose proposed electricity tariff increases for DISCOs. 🚌 AUTOS 🔹 Pakistani and Chinese companies sign an MoU for an electric-bus joint venture. 📊 MTB AUCTION 1M: 11.50% | 3M: 12.00% | 6M: 12.40% | 12M: 12.50% 📊 COMMODITIES WTI $93.9 ↓ | Brent $104.4 ↓ | Arab Light $99.6 ↑ Coal $128.2 ↓ | Gold $4,145.3 ↑ | Cotton $79.9 ↓ 💱 CURRENCIES PKR/USD 276.95 ↓ | USD/EUR 1.1219 ↑ JPY/USD 157.71 ↓ | USD/GBP 1.3244 ↑ @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Financegovpk @ForeignOfficePk @mohrpakistan @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @betterpakistan @beingJayP @MIshaqDar50 @APTMAofficial @Dawn_News @PrgmeaOfficial #PakistanTextileCouncil #PTC #PakistanEconomy #TextileIndustry #Trade #Exports #BusinessNews #MorningNews #Energy #Investment #PowerSector #Manufacturing #Autos #EconomicUpdate

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝗙𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Pakistan Textile Council’s position on preserving the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) for legitimate export inputs continues to receive national media attention. PTC has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to oppose further exclusions of yarns and fabrics under Chapters 52 and 55 and ensure that genuine exporters retain access to the inputs required by international buyers. The wider concern is structural. Global textile demand is increasingly shifting toward man-made fibres, while Pakistan remains heavily dependent on cotton-based exports. The numbers highlight the gap: ✅ Synthetic fibres account for 69% of global fibre production ✅ Cotton accounts for 19% ✅ MMF-based products represent about 63% of global textile and apparel trade ✅ Pakistan’s MMF-based share in textile and apparel exports is only about 12% ✅ Bangladesh is targeting an increase in MMF’s share of apparel exports from around 24% to 40% by 2030 Pakistan has almost no domestic viscose or lyocell fibre production, while many technical yarns and performance fabrics required by buyers are not manufactured locally. For value-added exporters, access to imported inputs is therefore not optional; it is part of remaining competitive in global sourcing. Further restrictions could raise costs, lock up working capital, discourage MMF investment and weaken buyer confidence. PTC supports strict enforcement against misuse of EFS, including misdeclaration, under-invoicing and diversion into the domestic market. The objective should be to target violations without penalising compliant exporters. 📺 Sharing another media clip highlighting PTC’s position on this critical export issue. @fawadanwar @MusadaqZ @hasanshafqaat @PakPMO @CMShehbaz @Financegovpk @mincompk @mohrpakistan @ForeignOfficePk @ClimateChangePK @PlanComPakistan @PrgmeaOfficial @APTMAofficial @gnnhdofficial @betterpakistan @beingJayP @PIDEpk @SUCHTVNews #PakistanTextileCouncil #EFS #TextileExports #ApparelExports #ValueAddedTextiles #ManMadeFibres #YarnAndFabric #ExportCompetitiveness #PakistanExports #TradePolicy #IndustrialCompetitiveness #TextileValueChain #MadeInPakistan #ExportLedGrowth #PakistanEconomy