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Pakistan sees 9.95% decline in textile & apparel exports in Q1 FY24

The textile sector has faced multiple challenges, including a global economic slowdown affecting key supplier countries like Pakistan. Textile and garment exports made up **.** per cent of Pakistan&#**;s total exports of $*.*** billion in July-September ****. In comparison, the textile group&#**;s share was **.** per cent of the total exports, which amounted to $**.*** billion, during fiscal ****-**. 

Category-wise, knitwear exports dropped by **.** per cent year-on-year to $*,***.** million, during the period under review. Exports of non-knit readymade garments also declined, falling by **.** per cent to $***.** million.