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2nd edition of International Textile Exhibition in Pakistan

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, He said due to proactive efforts of Pakistan High
Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan has Commission, the British government had given a
announced that the 2nd Edition of TEXPO will be commitment and understanding that in the
held at Lahore Expo Center, Johar Town, Lahore Post-Brexit, Pakistan would continue to enjoy similar
during 11-14 April, 2019. market access which it was currently enjoying under
GSP Plus.
TEXPO Pakistan is being held in Lahore to give an
impetus to the textile industry based in the northern Mr Shoaib Zafar further said that the UK was an
part of the country especially in Lahore and important trading partner of Pakistan. It was the third
Faisalabad. The Textile industry enjoys an almost largest destination of the Pakistani exports globally
60% share in Pakistan’s total exports. Pakistan is and the top destination within the European Union
also one of the very few countries of the world which (EU) countries.
houses the entire value chain of textile products.
Therefore, TEXPO, which is TDAP’s first ever product At TEXPO the products in focus are Art silk and
specific exhibition, has been conceptualized as the synthetic textile, Garments (Fashion/ Traditional/
biggest platform for the promotion of Pakistan’s most Foundation/ Leather/ Readymade/ Accessories),
significant export sector i.e. Textiles. Knitwear and Hosiery, Terry Towels, Home textile/
Bed wear/ Liners, Handicraft (Textile), Knitted or
The 1st edition of TEXPO was launched in 2016 in Crocheted Fabrics, Tulle Lace, Embroidery, Raw
which delegates from 52 countries across the globe Cotton, Cloth / Yarn / Thread, Technical Textile, Textile
participated and more than 700 specialized B2B Fabrics Woven / Unwoven, Textile Machinery, Tents &
meetings were organized between international Canvas, Carpets, Other Textile Products, Sportswear
buyers and exhibitors in the sub categories of Textile and others.
which included Cotton Yarn, Fabrics, Knitwear,
Readymade Garments, Towels, Hosiery, Leather Exhibitors participating at the event include Gul
Garments and Accessories, Handicrafts, Bed Linen etc. Ahmed, Al-Karam, Kohinoor Textile Mills, Mehmood
Group, Qasimi Industries, Ahmed Fine Weaving,
Mr Muhammad Shoaib Zafar, Commercial Bonanza, Sapphire, YKK PakistaN, PRGMEA,
Counsellor of Pakistan High Commission London Al-Ghani International, Sitara Chemicals, Kay &
told that a business-cum-textile delegation from Emms, Interloop Limited, PFDC, Messe Frankfurt,
United Kingdom (UK) has confirmed its participation Ittehad Textile, Denim Plus, PCTMEA, OHMA, PTEA,
in TEXPO 2019. Shafi Texcel Limited and many more.

He expressed the hope that the TEXPO 2019 Lahore It is hoped that the regional launch of TEXPO under
would attract a large number of potential buyers the banner of Emerging Pakistan will mark a major
including from the UK, for the promotion of milestone in TDAP’s efforts for export promotion and
Pakistan’s textile exports globally. Pakistan’s trade enhancement. Ministry of Commerce will be
Commercial Counsellor said that during the year inviting importers of textiles, international buying
2018, Pakistan’s exports to United Kingdom (UK) houses, global brands in the event, which would be
touched Pounds (£) 1.27 billion mark, showing an an ideal show case of the strength of the
increase of around 2 percent as compared to 2017. Pakistani textiles.

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