Pakistani Businessman Given French Medal Government of France on Friday conferred one of its most prestigious medals, CHEVALIER DE L'ORDRE NATIONAL DU MERITE, upon Shabir Ahmed, a pioneer in establishing Islamabad's business cooperation with Paris. Ahmed is the patron-in-chief and former chairman … Read more about Pakistani Businessman Given French Medal
Stäubli At ITMA Asia 2016
Stäubli At ITMA Asia 2016 Stäubli will be presenting a selection of its most modern products dedicated to the specific requirements of the Asian market, as well as to the worldwide weaving and knitting industry. The extensive range of textile machinery includes: shedding solutions for frame … Read more about Stäubli At ITMA Asia 2016
Spinners Optimistic Despite Continuing Slump
Spinners Optimistic Despite Continuing Slump Sales of commodity yarns continue to be stagnant mid-year, with many spinners reporting results significantly below projections. At the same time, while the downturn has been a disappointment, it does not, at least to this point, compare with the … Read more about Spinners Optimistic Despite Continuing Slump
APTMA Punjab Not Appeased By zero-Rated Regime
APTMA Punjab Not Appeased By zero-Rated Regime The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab chapter is still angry at the government despite winning a zero-rate regime from the government in the federal budget 2015-16. Chairman of Punjab Chapter Aamir Fayyaz has disclosed to the media … Read more about APTMA Punjab Not Appeased By zero-Rated Regime
Lean Business On Cotton Market As Mills Stay On The Sidelines
Lean Business On Cotton Market As Mills Stay On The Sidelines A subdued activity was witnessed on the cotton market on Saturday as mills stayed on the sidelines to observe latest developments, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 6,350, dealers said. In Sindh seed cotton prices … Read more about Lean Business On Cotton Market As Mills Stay On The Sidelines
Textile Exports Fall By 7.42 Percent In Fiscal Year 2016
Textile Exports Fall By 7.42 Percent In Fiscal Year 2016 The country''s textile exports declined by 7.42 percent during the just concluded fiscal year as compared to subsequent fiscal year of 2014-15 after exports deteriorated to $12.455 billion from $13.453 billion, according to Pakistan Bureau of … Read more about Textile Exports Fall By 7.42 Percent In Fiscal Year 2016
Prices Give Up Gains On Cautious Buying By Mills
Prices Give Up Gains On Cautious Buying By Mills Prices failed to maintain overnight gains on the cotton market on Thursday amid cautious buying by mills and spinners, dealers said. The official spot rate was down by Rs 50 to Rs 6,600, dealers said. Similarly, falling trend was witnessed in the … Read more about Prices Give Up Gains On Cautious Buying By Mills
Nine Firms To Participate In China Home Textiles Expo
Nine Firms To Participate In China Home Textiles Expo Nine companies from Pakistan will participate in Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles exhibition schedule to be held from August 24 to 27, in Shanghai. Asia's leading exhibition for home textiles industry will accommodate around 1,400 … Read more about Nine Firms To Participate In China Home Textiles Expo
Cotton Futures Slip On Profit-Taking, Dollar Surge
Cotton Futures Slip On Profit-Taking, Dollar Surge ICE cotton futures settled lower on Friday, registering their biggest weekly fall in more than five weeks, on end of the week profit-taking and a stronger dollar. "Some of the Chicago grains like soybean were down, that was a little bit negative in … Read more about Cotton Futures Slip On Profit-Taking, Dollar Surge
Cotton Market: Spot Rate Hits Season’s High
Cotton Market: Spot Rate Hits Season's High Prices in ready business and official spot rate hit season's high on the cotton market on Monday in a hectic trading activity, dealers said. The official spot rate picked up further by Rs 150 to Rs 6400, dealers said. In Sindh seed cotton prices posted … Read more about Cotton Market: Spot Rate Hits Season’s High
PRGMEA Says Surge In Yarn Prices Hitting Apparel Sector
PRGMEA Says Surge In Yarn Prices Hitting Apparel Sector Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) chief co-ordinator Ijaz Khokhar said that a surge in yarn prices by almost 25% has hit the apparel sector hard. He said the cotton yarn prices have increased by … Read more about PRGMEA Says Surge In Yarn Prices Hitting Apparel Sector
PSC Approves 24 Varieties Of Crops
PSC Approves 24 Varieties Of Crops The Punjab Seed Council has approved 24 new varieties of different crops including seven varieties of wheat, one non-BT cotton, three paddy, two varieties of grams, three of tomatoes, two varieties of potatoes and one each of maize, sugarcane, mustard, rye, sesame … Read more about PSC Approves 24 Varieties Of Crops