AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndustry: Pakistan’s cotton and textile sector faces a deepening crisis: about 500 ginning units and more than 150 mills have shut, while nearly half of power looms are idle. Industry leaders blame under-invoiced imports, high costs and policy uncertainty. Large-scale manufacturing fell 4.96% month-on-month in August. Public Finances: Federal government debt climbed Rs18.143 trillion from March 2024 to August 2026, reaching Rs82.953 trillion—an average increase of about Rs20 billion a day. Exports: IT exports rose 18% to $435 million in September, while freelancers earned a record $197 million. Punjab says livestock exports rose 43%, with 129,581 animals shipped so far, and is expanding disease-free zones to access more markets. Trade: Pakistan’s suspension of trade at key Iran crossings has stranded freight and disrupted exports, adding pressure on border businesses. Business Climate: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce urged tax reforms and lower burdens on compliant firms to revive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s businesses and industry.
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