Pakistan’s textile waste could unlock $773m export opportunity

PSX Update • Aug 19, 2026

As global markets rapidly tighten environmental and sustainability mandates, Pakistan's textile industry stands at a critical strategic junction.

August 19, 2026 (MLN): As global markets rapidly tighten environmental and sustainability mandates, Pakistan's textile industry stands at a critical strategic junction. The European Union (EU) which consumes 40% of Pakistan's textile exports is aggressively rolling out binding circularity frameworks, such as the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Furthermore, with the expected expansion of the EU...