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Weekly Industrial Watch28 October 2026
Weekly Industrial Watch: Oct 19 – Oct 25, 2026
This week’s coverage focused on pressure on the textile industry, export competitiveness and access to European markets. Fertilizer news centered on supplies for the Rabi season, while steel and cement reports covered production monitoring, company performance and a proposed merger. No sports industry news was listed in the report.
Key Points
- 1Cotton prices remained under pressure as poor quality affected the market, while cotton arrivals increased by 7.5%.
- 2Zahidjee Textile Mills shut its 262 loom weaving unit amid mounting pressure on the textile industry. Two reports covered the closure.
- 3Textile exports increased by 13% month on month in September.
- 4Pakistan’s 20 largest listed textile companies generated USD 5 billion in sales, with profits rising by 11%.
- 5A report on market access highlighted the importance of securing export opportunities, while another discussed how domestic inefficiencies affect Pakistan’s export competitiveness.
- 6Germany’s envoy called for stronger economic ties with Pakistan.
- 7The government identified agriculture, textiles and information technology as key sectors for export led growth.