By Shahid Sattar | Sarah Javaid The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now a pressing challenge for exporters worldwide. By pricing the carbon content of imports, CBAM ensures companies outside the EU face the same climate costs as European manufacturers under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). It is a key part of […]

By Shahid Sattar | Sarah Javaid Pakistan’s export sector is undergoing a seismic shift, one that will affect its competitive edge for years to come. The U.S. has imposed ‘reciprocal tariffs’ globally, including a 29% duty on Pakistan, as part of its protectionist policy. The misaligned trade diplomacy – relying on the U.S. as its […]

By Shahid Sattar | Sarah Javaid After a challenging year in 2023, Pakistan’s value-added textile sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024. Export data reveals a return to pre-crisis performance levels, echoing the record-breaking achievements of 2022. At the outset of the current fiscal year, projections for textile and apparel exports estimated a range of […]