Pakistan Textile Council to assess impact of EU-India trade deal on exports

At the Foreign Ministry’s request, the Pakistan Textile Council is preparing a study of how the European Union-India free-trade pact could affect Pakistan’s exports. Profit by Pakistan Today reported that the council plans to deliver its conclusions to the Foreign Ministry, the Prime Minister’s Office and the EU Delegation, so the findings can inform policy discussions about the agreement’s consequences for Pakistani exporters.

The work is particularly relevant to textile and apparel exporters seeking to preserve their position in the European market and retain preferential access through the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus. In a meeting with EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis, council representatives said they would cooperate with government and European officials on steps to maintain that access. The council also offered support for initiatives intended to keep Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports competitive.