1. THE PAKISTAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY VISION AND GOALS

2. 4 th largest grower of cotton after USA, China and India 4 th largest grower of cotton after USA, China and India 3 rd largest consumer of cotton 3 rd largest exporter of cotton textiles 2 nd largest supplier of cotton yarn with 26% share of the international market The cotton country…

3. S. No PCSI Grade Equivalence with Pakistan Export Type Equivalence with American Cotton Grade Staple Length 1Super1544 Good Middling 1-1/8” to 1-1/32” 2One1505 Strict Middling 1-1/8” to 1-1/32” 3Two1467-1503Middling 4ThreeAfzal/Nemis/1414 Strict Low Middling 1-1/8” to 1” 5FourAlaka/1412/Nadan Low Middling 1-3/32” to 1” 6Five1210 Strict Good Ordinary 1-1/32” to 15/16” Cotton Specifications

4. The micronaire range of Pakistan cotton is 3.8 to 4.9 NCL which is prime micronaire range The micronaire range of Pakistan cotton is 3.8 to 4.9 NCL which is prime micronaire range Pakistan cotton is best suited for spinning of 20 to 40 counts Pakistan cotton is best suited for spinning of 20 to 40 counts It has good absorption i.e. 90,000 PSI and above It has good absorption i.e. 90,000 PSI and above It has good uniformity It has good uniformity Pakistani cotton staple is between 2.38 c.m to 3.15 cm Pakistani cotton staple is between 2.38 c.m to 3.15 cm 12 million bales per annum 12 million bales per annum New varieties introduced every year New varieties introduced every year Excellent absorption capacity Excellent absorption capacity Good dyeing and printing capabilities Good dyeing and printing capabilities Suitable for all kinds of cotton blends Suitable for all kinds of cotton blends Cotton Quality

5. Traditional producers of yarn for domestic consumption and exports Traditional producers of yarn for domestic consumption and exports Large spinning sector Large spinning sector High investments in state of the art machinery and technology High investments in state of the art machinery and technology Strong base for expansion in value-added sectors Strong base for expansion in value-added sectors Exports in 2004: US$ Billion Exports in 2004: US$ Billion Cotton Yarn

6. Range of light to heavy fabrics Range of light to heavy fabrics All kinds of blending done with imported yarns All kinds of blending done with imported yarns Used for home textiles and all kinds of apparel Used for home textiles and all kinds of apparel Total export US$ 1.345 Billion Total export US$ 1.345 Billion Cotton Fabric

7. Cotton Cotton Yarn Yarn Grey fabric Grey fabric Bleached fabric Bleached fabric Dyed fabric Dyed fabric Printed fabric Printed fabric Knitted fabric Knitted fabric Bed linen Bed linen Home textiles Home textiles Made ups Made ups Towels Towels Industrial Uniforms Industrial Uniforms Sportswear Sportswear Baby wear Baby wear Foundation Garments Foundation Garments Woven apparel Woven apparel Knitwear Knitwear Accessories Accessories Textile and Clothing range

8. Textile Cities Textile Cities Garment Cities Garment Cities Quality Management Quality Management Brand acquisition support Brand acquisition support Industrial relocation support Industrial relocation support Joint Ventures support Joint Ventures support Skill Development Council Skill Development Council Hiring of consultants from abroad Hiring of consultants from abroad National Policy - Initiatives

9. Vertically integrated units mean that there is full control on the production of the entire value chain, from fibre to garment Vertically integrated units mean that there is full control on the production of the entire value chain, from fibre to garment The buyers are assured of consistent quality The buyers are assured of consistent quality Short lead times and quick deliveries Short lead times and quick deliveries Versatility in product range Versatility in product range Flexibility in designing Flexibility in designing In-house embroidery and accessories In-house embroidery and accessories Technology

10. Formation of Pakistan Compliance Initiative (PCI) by the private sector Formation of Pakistan Compliance Initiative (PCI) by the private sector All Textile related Associations imparting awareness and training in benchmarking All Textile related Associations imparting awareness and training in benchmarking Pakistani exporters have a very high level of social compliance compared to their competitors Pakistani exporters have a very high level of social compliance compared to their competitors Most factories complying to ISO 9000, 14000 and SA 8000 standards Most factories complying to ISO 9000, 14000 and SA 8000 standards No child labour or sexual harassment No child labour or sexual harassment Provision of transport to women workers Provision of transport to women workers Social Compliance

11. Environment Protection Agency Environment Protection Agency Trade Policy emphasis on process management and environmental concerns Trade Policy emphasis on process management and environmental concerns EPB involved in setting up for waste water and effluent treatment plants in Karachi EPB involved in setting up for waste water and effluent treatment plants in Karachi The Government subsidizing waste water treatment plants in all industrial clusters The Government subsidizing waste water treatment plants in all industrial clusters Imports of hazardous chemicals and dyes for textiles are either banned or strictly regulated Imports of hazardous chemicals and dyes for textiles are either banned or strictly regulated Environmental standards

12. All buying houses involved in improving security management in factories All buying houses involved in improving security management in factories Acquisition of screening machines and sensors Acquisition of screening machines and sensors All ISO standards adopted as Pakistan Standards Specifications All ISO standards adopted as Pakistan Standards Specifications Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority Membership of ISO, TEC and IOML Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority Membership of ISO, TEC and IOML Pakistan National Accreditation Council Pakistan National Accreditation Council PCSIR accreditation for ISO 17025 PCSIR accreditation for ISO 17025 PITAC accreditation for Quality Assurance and Benchmarking PITAC accreditation for Quality Assurance and Benchmarking Qualified auditors for ISO 9000, ISO 14000, SA 8000 and OHSAS 18000 Qualified auditors for ISO 9000, ISO 14000, SA 8000 and OHSAS 18000 TQM, ISM, CMM trainers TQM, ISM, CMM trainers Security and Standards

13. Excellent quality cotton Excellent quality cotton Short and long staple fibres Short and long staple fibres Medium – range yarn with excellent dyeing capability Medium – range yarn with excellent dyeing capability High count yarns for light fabrics High count yarns for light fabrics Blended and synthetic fabrics Blended and synthetic fabrics Large spinning sector with manpower qualified from the famous Faisalabad Textile University Large spinning sector with manpower qualified from the famous Faisalabad Textile University State of the art dyeing and printing machinery State of the art dyeing and printing machinery What does Pakistan’s Textile industry have to offer?

14. We offer the best prices in the entire region We offer the best prices in the entire region We have a track record of excellent performance We have a track record of excellent performance We are quality conscious We are quality conscious We are not likely to outprice ourselves in at least the next two decades We are not likely to outprice ourselves in at least the next two decades Enhanced market access to the EU and USA under consideration Enhanced market access to the EU and USA under consideration Trade agreements with SAARC (SAFTA), ECO and OIC countries Trade agreements with SAARC (SAFTA), ECO and OIC countries FTAs and PTAs with almost all countries of Asia and Africa FTAs and PTAs with almost all countries of Asia and Africa WHY US?