Pakistan, May 12 -- Pakistan's textile and apparel industry has submitted wide-ranging proposals for the Federal Budget 2026-27, calling for reforms to reduce production costs and boost exports. The delegation met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad and urged a stable, growth-oriented policy framework to improve global competitiveness.

Industry representatives included leading chambers, exporters, and associations from across the country. They proposed reforms in taxation, energy pricing, liquidity management, export facilitation, and industrial modernisation. The sector stressed that reducing costs and improving efficiency is essential for competing in global markets.

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