Pakistan US Tariff Pause Offers Lifeline to Textile and Leather Exports
By Moaaz ManzoorISLAMABAD– Amid a temporary 90-day pause on steep US tariffs, Pakistan’s key labor-intensive industries, particularly textiles and leather, face renewed pressure as the threat of a 29% cumulative duty looms. Experts warn that if Pakistan fails to leverage this diplomatic window, the potential fallout could undercut job creation in sectors that underpin Pakistan’s ...