Pakistan, May 16 -- Pakistan's textile sector recorded an 11.1% year-on-year increase in exports in April 2025, reaching $1.44 billion, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks a significant rise from $1.3 billion in April 2024, reinforcing textiles' dominant role in the country's export economy.

Over the first ten months of FY2024-25, textile exports hit $14.48 billion, reflecting a 6.8% increase compared to the same period last year. Textiles accounted for 55.3% of total national exports in April, demonstrating their vital contribution amid slower growth in other sectors.

Despite the overall rise, performance varied across categories. Knitwear, still the largest export item at $360 million, saw a 5.3% declin...