{"id":181,"date":"2026-08-09T07:23:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T07:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southasianchronicle.com\/?p=181"},"modified":"2026-08-09T07:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T07:23:08","slug":"pakistan-approves-rs10-billion-package-to-support-textile-and-export-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southasianchronicle.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/09\/pakistan-approves-rs10-billion-package-to-support-textile-and-export-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Approves Rs10 Billion Package to Support Textile and Export Industries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Commerce has approved <strong>Rs10 billion<\/strong> in funding for the textile, apparel and other export-oriented sectors under duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes, in a move aimed at improving industrial liquidity and boosting exports.<\/p>\n<p>Commerce Minister <strong>Jam Kamal Khan<\/strong> announced the decision, saying the approved funds would help ease financial pressures on industries and enable exporters to expand their presence in international markets.<\/p>\n<p>The minister said the Ministry of Commerce had sanctioned <strong>Rs10,000 million<\/strong> for textiles, apparel and other export sectors under the two schemes. He expressed hope that the funding would improve liquidity across the industrial sector and support higher export volumes.<\/p>\n<p>The financial support is expected to provide exporters with additional working capital while encouraging businesses to invest in modern machinery, production systems and other technological improvements.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>technology upgradation scheme<\/strong> is intended to help industries improve production efficiency and product quality, allowing Pakistani exporters to compete more effectively in international markets.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, support through the <strong>duty drawback scheme<\/strong> is expected to help export-oriented businesses manage costs and strengthen their financial position.<\/p>\n<p>The textile and apparel industry remains a key component of Pakistan\u2019s export economy, making government measures to improve competitiveness and production capacity particularly significant.<\/p>\n<p>Officials and industry stakeholders expect the funding initiative to contribute to stronger export performance by improving access to liquidity and encouraging technological investment.<\/p>\n<p>The move is part of the government\u2019s broader efforts to strengthen Pakistan\u2019s export sectors, support industrial activity and create conditions for <strong>sustainable export growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Commerce has approved Rs10 billion in funding for the textile, apparel and other export-oriented sectors under duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes, in a move aimed at improving industrial liquidity and boosting exports. 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