Textile and trade

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

03/04/2026

Cotton has always held a central place in Pakistan’s agricultural economy and is widely referred to as the “White Gold” of the country. It is not only a major cash crop but also the backbone of the textile industry, contributing billions of dollars to national exports and foreign exchange earnings. In the current global environment, cotton must be viewed not merely as an agricultural commodity but as a strategic asset directly linked to economic stability, industrial continuity, and national resilience.

09/03/2026

yarn prices often go up when oil prices increase, especially for synthetic yarns like polyester, nylon, and viscose. Here is the simple reason:

1️⃣ Synthetic yarn is made from oil

Most synthetic fibers (like polyester yarn) are produced from petrochemicals derived from crude oil. Key raw materials such as PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) and MEG (Mono-ethylene glycol) come directly from petroleum. When crude oil becomes expensive, these raw materials also become costly, which pushes yarn prices higher. 

2️⃣ Raw material cost affects spinning mills

About 60–70% of polyester yarn production cost comes from petrochemical raw materials. If oil rises, spinning mills pay more for these materials and usually increase yarn prices to maintain margins.

07/03/2026

IFL PSF prices are increased by Rs.10/kg across the board w.e.f March 06, 2026.

09/07/2025

صدر لاہور چیمبر آف کامرس اینڈ انڈسٹری دہائی دے رہے ہیں حکومت کو حالات کی سنگینی کا بتا رہے ہیں اگر ان کی بات درست ہے تو پاکستان میں بے روزگاری کا بڑا سیلاب آنے کو ہے