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Pakistan’s textile exports showed

impressive growth Inspiring Change

Conference 2021

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), dipped by a massive 37.19%. Towel exports were up
the textile sector showed impressive growth in the by 20.67% in value and 14.59% in quantity, whereas Brace Yourself for one of the exciting events that
first two months of this fiscal year, increasing by cotton cloth rose by 24.74% in value. gather Pakistan's Textile Influencers on one page
28.67% to $2.93 billion compared to $2.28bn than International Conference on Textiles
the previous year. The PBS data showed ready-made The overall country’s exports posted a growth of over
garments exports jumped by 22.57% in value, while 27.98% year-on-year to $4.587bn in July-Aug FY22 Inspiring Change Conference (ICC) 2021 is scheduled for 14th October 2021 at Pearl Continent (PC)
knitwear edged up 34.12% and the bed wear posted compared to $3.584bn in the corresponding period Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan. ICC 2021 is the 4th International Conference on Textiles. ICC 2021 will fasci-
a positive growth of 24.50%. Cotton yarn exports last year. The import of textile machinery increased nate the textile professionals by presenting the latest and greatest from the inspiring innovation
surged by 67.97%, while yarn other than cotton by 123%. by 160.5pc in July-Aug FY22. The increased imports globally. This year, ICC 2021 has a theme to discussing pandemic issues and the Global Sustainable
of textile machines signify that the textile industry Solutions for the Textile Industry. There are various keynote talks from internationally renowned speak-
The export of made-up articles, excluding towels, took up expansion or modernization projects during ers that could inspire the audience and industries to achieve new heights in the future.
rose by 21.26pc, and tents, canvas, and tarpaulin the months.
This year ICC 2021 is going to display additional features. The first feature of ICC 2021 is the talk of the
EU Ambassador on which is important in context of the Extension of GSP+ Status. The current
extension of GSP+ status is under discussion, and the views of the EU Ambassador H.E. Androulla
Kaminara on GSP+ status will really be important for the textile sector of Pakistan.

The second excellent feature of the coming ICC 2021 is "The What's New section." The What's New
section will feature the latest innovations in the world of textiles. It could prove to be the right platform
NIAB developed for introducing your innovations to the textile world, which will lead to the most incredible business
opportunity for your innovations. The conference will provide space to present a diverse range of
products, ranging from ¬bres to apparel. The attendees will have the opportunity to experience,
climate-resilient cotton seeds interact and analyze the products on display. Modern communication technology will be employed for
the guests for in-depth information about the displayed items.

The third feature of ICC 2021 is the "Cotton First - Student competition," which would showcase the
cotton-based products from the local designers. Various fashion institutions are also confirmed their
The Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology hurts the socioeconomic conditions of farmers. participation with the National Textile University (NTU), Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design, BNU,
(NIAB) at the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Therefore, researchers around the globe are working Institute of Art, Design & Management, University of Management & Technology (UMT), Lahore School
has successfully developed climate-resilient cotton to make climate resilience cotton. of Fashion Design, University of Home Economics Lahore, Superior University, Government College
seeds for better production of native cotton in the University Faisalabad and others. The competition winners will also be rewarded with PKR 50 thou-
country. The institute, working in close cooperation International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) shared sand, 30 thousand, and 20 thousand for first, second, and third positions. Certificates of participation
with the IAEA and FAO, has a long track record in the global success in plant breeding and celebrated and awards will wait for the inspiring cotton works.
crop improvement, having released 52 crop varieties the extraordinary efforts of researchers with New
in the last decade. Achievement Awards at the 65th IAEA General Since its establishment in 2006, TEXtalks International has been serving the textile industry effectively
Conference. IAEA has applauded the efforts of NIAB. by providing the latest updates ad reviews regarding the world of textiles to connect dierent sectors of
Cotton production is most vulnerable to climate Cultivating such climate resilience cotton in Pakistan the industry seamlessly. TEXtalks fulfills the communication and information needs of the textile
change, particularly in Pakistan, and sustainable could increase the production with minimum loss to industry through its extensive web portal and textile magazine distributed globally. The conference is a
cotton yield is critical to accomplish the country's the environmental factors. The government of step forward to the motto- to facilitate the industry with the best!
future demand. Climate change harms cotton Pakistan should make necessary arrangements to
production in significant parts of the cotton-growing spread awareness across the local farmers to
regions. It hampers the yield and quality of fiber and increase the new breed's cultivation.

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