The garment industry in Sri Lanka remains the largest gross export earner, accounting for a
significant share of total manufacturing employment in the country. With the expected phase …

The purpose of this research report is to identify and analyze the WTO-related issues for
Pakistan at present in the area of textile sector of the economy. The report focuses on the …

In 2005, Pakistan was the largest supplier of bed-linen to the European Union (EU). The EU
is Pakistan's largest trading partner, with textiles and clothing (T&C) accounting for almost …

A pillar of the modern global economy, the ready-made garment sector has been the most
dynamic industry across the globe for many years. Having proved to be the first stage of …

Garment industry has been the Sri Lanka's largest gross export earner since 1986 and
accounted for more than 52 per cent of total export earnings of the country. It is also the …

Textile and clothing industry in Sri Lanka had a modest beginning in the 1960's producing
mainly for the domestic market under heavy protection. The exportoriented production of …

The conversion of GATT into WTO has changed the global trading environment remarkably.
Particularly, the phasing out of the Multi-fiber Arrangement (MFA) and abolition of GSP is a …

Like many developing countries, Sri Lanka has turned to the garment industry to provide the
initial impetus to industrialization. From modest beginnings in the late 1960's, the industry …

Pakistan has lost competitive edge in international textile and clothing export market on
account of high business costs and low labour productivity. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and …