Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that textile industry is the backbone of our industrial sector and the government is committed to facilitating the private sector to improve their competitiveness and productivity. He emphasized the need to promote innovation and research to enable the industry grab a better share in the global textile market.

He appreciated the innovations and use of new technology adopted by the textile industry. Talking about the recent steps of the government to further develop the textile industry, the Prime Minister said government has launched a “Clean Cotton Project” to develop the indigenous cotton processing industry in line with the internationally acceptable standards.

The All Pakistan Textile Manufacturing Association (APTMA) delegation appreciated the investment friendly policies of the government and its persistent attention to expand and upgrade the textile sector in Pakistan.