International brands and sourcing agents are working toward promoting sustainability in the textile sector of Pakistan. The issues being addressed include working conditions, enterprise improvement and improved communication. Policy dialogue on better labor governance, compliance with national labor laws and international labor standards, advisory and training services to improve working conditions for workers in the Pakistani textile value chain are the key activities.

Issues that impact the livelihoods of people working in the textile sector and in the value chain will be examined. Workers and employers will jointly work toward workplace compliance. It’s hoped this will ultimately reduce industrial conflicts and increase overall efficiency and productivity.

A platform will be provided to stakeholders to generate debate on issues prevailing in the sector including legislative and institutional reforms, enforcement and implementation mechanisms and recommendations to address them. Institutional capacity building and workplace improvement programs will be at the forefront.

Pakistan’s textile exports to the EU market have risen by 21 per cent. The country will hold an expo exclusively for textile products from April 7 to 10, 2016. This will be an open forum for Pakistani manufacturers and producers to exhibit their products and directly interact with foreign investors.