Articles for author: Saleem Mubarak

Faisalabad Textile Exports Face Major Setback

Faisalabad Textile Exports Face Major Setback Due to Road Blockages in Sindh

By Saleem Mubarak FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and textile exporters are up in arms over the road closures in Sindh. They have called on the government to step in before they take a financial hit. The roads in Sindh have been closed due to a canal dispute, and the blockade ...

US Tariffs Impact on Pakistan's Energy Sector Rising Costs and Economic Strain

Importance of Uninterrupted Power Supply for Faisalabad Businesses

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– The success of businesses largely depends on access to affordable and reliable energy supply. However, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) has failed to ensure uninterrupted power supply for the businesses – from small shops to large factories. Impact of Power Outages on Local Businesses Qamar Islam, a thread maker, told WealthPK ...

US Tariffs on Pakistani Textile Exports

US Tariffs on Pakistani Textile Exports: Challenges and Strategic Trade Opportunities

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– Although the recent US tariffs on Pakistani exports present significant challenges, textile exporters believe they also offer an opportunity to strengthen Pakistan’s trade position, promote value-added production, and deepen economic ties with the United States. Talking to WealthPK, Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Secretary Azizullah Goheer said after a careful review ...

Faisalabad Clothing Industry

Faisalabad Clothing Industry Hit by Inflation: Eid Sales Down, Trends Shift

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– Inflation has severely impacted the clothing industry not only in Faisalabad but also across the entire country, resulting in limited profits for the millers, wholesalers and retailers. Nadeem Lodhi, a wholesaler of ladies’ fabric, was expecting a robust business season ahead of Eidul Fitr, but the situation turned out quite differently. ...

Modern Weaving City in Faisalabad

Power Loom Owners Seek Modern Weaving City in Faisalabad

By Muhammad Saleem FAISALABAD– Power loom owners have urged the government to establish a modern weaving city in Faisalabad to revitalize the district’s textile sector. The power loom sector has earned Faisalabad the title of Pakistan’s textile capital. They noted that numerous power loom units are still operating across the district, relying on decades-old machinery ...

Another Christian Woman Victim of Gang Rape

Another Christian Woman Reportedly ‘Gang-Raped’ in Faisalabad

By Saleem Mubarak LAHORE–A gang of three robbers allegedly preyed upon a Christian woman and subjected her to rape in the remit of Sandal Bar police, Faisalabad, on Tuesday night. Second Rape Case in Eight Months The latest victim added insult to injury as another Christian woman was raped just eight months ago within the ...