The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) will organize a textile convention along with all textiles associations of the country in the second week of July. The aim is to plan action for the growth of the industry in the country.

Pakistan wants to compete with regional competitors including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam for enhancing the county’s exports and achieving the target of economic stability and growth.

The textile industry contributes 60 per cent to the total exports of the country. An export enhancement package has been given the textile sector. The package eases the import of textile machinery which will modernize and enhance the capacity of the sector. The package is expected to strengthen the country’s economy by increasing exports. Energy at competitive prices will be provided to the spinning, weaving and processing industry.

APTMA is the premier national trade association of the textile spinning, weaving, and composite mills representing the organized sector in Pakistan. APTMA represents 396 textile mills, out of which 315 are spinning, 44 weaving and 37 composite units.

The total installed capacity of APTMA member mills accounts for 9,661,366 spindles, 61,608 rotors, 10,452 shuttle less/airjet looms and 1897 conventional looms.

The association’s members produce spun and open-¬end yarn, grey, printed dyed fabrics and bed linen.