Pakistan, April 18 -- Pakistan's textile and apparel exports experienced a 9.38 percent increase during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2025. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, these exports reached $13.62 billion, up from $12.44 billion last year. However, while some months saw promising growth, recent months showed a decline to single-digit increases, indicating underlying challenges.

In March alone, exports rose by 9.97 percent to $1.43 billion compared to last year's $1.30 billion. The growth in various categories was notable. For instance, ready-made garment exports surged by 19.05 percent in value. Similarly, woven garments and bedware also reported significant gains in both value and quantity.

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