Islamabad, November 4, 2026 — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met a delegation of the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) to discuss challenges facing the country’s textile export industry.
The delegation was led by PTEA Chairman Rehan Naseem Bharara and included representatives of major textile and garment industry associations.
Energy Costs and Financing
The meeting examined energy costs, access to finance and the wider business environment affecting exporters.
Aurangzeb emphasised the importance of improving financing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, enabling more businesses to participate in export supply chains.
He also encouraged exporters to invest in innovation, modern technology, productivity improvements and higher-value products to remain competitive in international markets.
Industry Representatives Join Talks
Participants included Khurram Mukhtar, former PTEA chairman; Zia Alamdar, chairman of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association; and Sohail Afzal, chairman of the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Representatives of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry also attended, alongside the federal commerce secretary and officials from the Finance Division and Tax Policy Office.
The textile delegation called for continued government-industry coordination to improve the business environment and support export growth.
Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s focus on export-led economic growth and industrial competitiveness.