The Apparel Export Promotion Council has urged the central government to reduce import duty on cotton to zero from the current 11 percent, warning that rising raw material costs and tightening domestic supplies are impacting the competitiveness of India’s textile and apparel sector. AEPC
Faisalabad, Pakistan’s textile hub, is facing a severe crisis as the city’s power loom industry struggles under the weight of exorbitant electricity bills. Rising raw material costs have further compounded the challenges, leaving loom owners unable to sustain their operations and rendering thousands of workers jobless. The once-bustling area of Ghulam Muhammad













