ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Textile exporters have expressed grave concerns over rising electricity and gas tariffs, as well as what they described as an excessive tax burden, warning that the mounting costs are undermining the competitiveness of Pakistan’s export sector.
A delegation of textile exporters met with Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce, in Islamabad to discuss challenges facing the value-added textile industry.
The participants held detailed deliberations on policy hurdles, delayed refunds and increasing input costs affecting export performance.
During the meeting, the exporters highlighted that delays in tax refunds were causing significant financial strain, limiting liquidity and hampering production cycles.
They urged the government to expedite the refund process and rationalise energy tariffs to ensure sustainability in the sector.
Jam Kamal Khan assured the delegation that the government is committed to extending full support to exporters.
He announced that a technical committee has been constituted to address issues related to the Export Facilitation Scheme and to ensure prompt resolution of procedural bottlenecks
“The textile sector is the backbone of Pakistan’s exports,” the minister stated, adding that policy consistency and enhanced competitiveness remain top priorities. He also directed officials to focus on exploring new international markets and promoting high-value-added products to strengthen export earnings.
Both sides agreed to maintain continuous consultation between the government and industry stakeholders, emphasising that a coordinated strategy could lead to a substantial increase in national exports.