Pakistan has emphasised on value addition in the textile sector to increase exports, boost the domestic economy, accelerate industrialisation and create job opportunities.

The textile sector in Pakistan contributes more than 50 per cent to the country’s exports and generates around 38 per cent of employment. During this fiscal year Pakistan’s exports have again picked up momentum as compared to the previous fiscal year and the textile sector’s performance is also improving.

The country is working on upgrading its supply chain and improving productivity. There is room for further expansion of the textile sector with improvement in the law and order and energy situations. As compared to 2013, Pakistan is a changed country now with a conducive environment for both local and foreign investors.

The six major sub-sectors of the textile sector, including spinning, weaving, processing, printing, garment manufacturing, and yarn manufacturing, are expected to benefit by adopting value addition and modern techniques.

The Textile Institute of Pakistan is producing professionals of the highest quality in textile science, design technology, management and marketing, apparel manufacturing and merchandizing, fashion design management and industrial manufacturing and management.

Graduates from the institute are engaged in the textile industry in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.