Rising Fuel Prices Have Affected Pakistan'S Clothing Sector.

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The Department has had an adverse effect and has again reduced the volume of exports of the country, the Pakistan Garment Manufacturers Association (PRGMEA) said.

Starting in April 1, 2012, the price of high speed diesel will increase by 4.70 rupees / litres to 108.10 rupees / provinces, while the price of light diesel will increase by 5.45 rupees / litres to 98.74 rupees / litres.

Clothing exporters in Pakistan say that the rise in fuel prices will once again increase the problems facing the sector. At present, the clothing sector has faced many challenges, such as energy crisis, weak infrastructure and fierce competition from foreign markets.

When explaining the impact of rising fuel prices on the garment industry in Pakistan, Pakistan garment and garment manufacturers

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Kauhall, chief coordinator, said: "the clothing industry is scattered all over Pakistan, not to one of the textile centers in the city of BSA.

The purchase of materials also comes from all parts.

Therefore, the pportation will be severely affected by the increase in fuel prices.

Another major impact of fuel price growth will be on production costs.

Due to the lack of electricity in Pakistan, about 80% of the clothing units operate with diesel generators, so the rise in diesel prices will increase their production costs.

"Because of the lack of electricity, our unit is producing at 50% capacity, which leads to delayed production," Kao said.

Forcing many manufacturers to deliver goods by air freight, the cost of air freight increases the price of the product by 50-60%. "