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27 July 2010 |
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In expectation of bumper cotton crop |
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(Source: Daily Times, Tanveer Ahmed Karachi) |
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The government has withdrawn 15 percent regulatory duty on cotton yarn export on the back of expected bumper cotton crop.....Read more
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25 July 2010 |
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APTMA hails the president’s statement |
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Source: Daily Times, Karachi) |
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All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has hailed the statement of the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, that he believes in Free Trade Policy and all sectors of Textile Chain should be provided level playing field.....Read more
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23 July 2010 |
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Textile machinery imports rise 40.75% in 2009-10 |
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(Source: Daily Times, Tanveer Ahmed, Karachi) |
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Textile machinery imports jumped to $297 million in the financial year 2009-10 from $211 million in the previous financial, registering a growth of 40.75 percent.....Read more
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20 July 2010 |
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Regulatory duty on cotton yarn export |
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(Source: Daily Times, Tanveer Ahmed, Karachi) |
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Dispute between 2 textile sectors continues
The two segments of textile sector - spinning and value-added have locked horns over 15 percent regulatory duty on cotton yarn export and are lobbying hard to win the decision in their favour.....Read more
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20 July 2010 |
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Bangladesh Taking H&M Jobs Away From China |
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(Source: ScandAsia.com) |
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Bangladesh has the lowest garment wages in the world, according to labour rights advocates. Akthar, who is relatively well paid by local standards, earns about $64 a month. That compares to minimum wages in China’s coastal industrial provinces ranging from $117 to $147 a month. But Bangladesh has its own challenges to overcome.....Read more
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15 July 2010 |
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Pak, US to resume talks in July |
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(Source: Samaa.tv, Islamabad) |
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The second round of strategic talks between Pakistan and United States will take place on July 18 in Islamabad, SAMAA reported Thursday.....Read more
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14 July 2010 |
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Garment workers go on rampage in Gazipur |
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(Source: The Daily Star, Gazipur) |
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Agitated workers of two garments factories in Gazipur sadar yesterday went on a rampage protesting underpayment of production wage.....Read more
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13 July 2010 |
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Santana Textiles Set To Begin Construction On Edinburg Plant |
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(Source: Textile World, Texas) |
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Brazil-based denim manufacturer Santana Textiles is set to begin construction on its first manufacturing facility in North America, located in Edinburg, Texas. The company announced in 2008 that the state of Texas would invest $1.65 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund to help build the plant....Read more |
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12 July 2010 |
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ASEAN may capture bigger garment production market |
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(Source: Channelnewsasia.com, Anasuya Sanyal, Bangkok) |
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ASEAN integration has long been a dream for many industrial sectors. But in the garment business, strategic relationships among different parts of the supply chain could make the region a very attractive place to do business. ....Read more
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4 July 2010 |
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Global cotton output may rebound by 14 pc in 2010-11: ICAC |
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(Source: ET, New Delhi) |
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World cotton output is likely to rebound by 14 per cent to 25 million tonne in the 2010-11 crop year due to an increase in the crop area following rising prices, a global body has said.....Read more
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