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Weekly Industrial Watch30 September 2026
Weekly Industrial Watch: Sep 21 – Sep 27, 2026
The week of 21–27 September 2026 reflected a mix of industrial performance, energy transition and competitiveness concerns. Textile discussions centered on power-market reform and production costs, while steel faced continued challenges. Cement stood out for new renewable energy and investment initiatives, while fertilizer demand weakened.
Key Points
- 1Cotton market developments remained under review amid broader challenges facing Pakistan's textile value chain.
- 2Industrial production grew by 3% in July, signaling improved manufacturing activity across key industrial sectors.
- 3Pakistan's textile sector was described as being at a crossroads, reflecting continued concerns over its competitiveness and operating environment.
- 4Textile stakeholders called for power-market reforms that deliver competitive, reliable and transparent electricity to industry.
- 5The new PTEA leadership called for lower production costs to revive investment and strengthen textile exports.
- 6Two Nishat Group companies shifted to solar energy, highlighting continued renewable energy adoption by Pakistan's industrial sector.