Since the 1950s, Pakistan has been trying to industrialize by investing in industries that have low value … Pakistan cannot compete in high-value-added goods, it must emulate the East Asian economies by collaborating with firms in high …

The textiles and garments (T&G) sector accounts for almost 50% of Pakistan’s exports and is the largest component of … manufacturing. T&G sector, because of recent favorable developments for the industry in Pakistan and the expected future changes in … the international trade structure for the sector, has the potential to play an important role in expanding Pakistan …

The textiles industry in Pakistan has failed to fulfill its “historical mission,” whether judged in terms of promoting … rapid and sustained economic growth, reducing poverty, or providing employment to young women and so promoting wider social … global rules of globalization, global value chains, and the problems of energy and education in Pakistan—do need careful …