Pakistan’s apparel and value-added garment sector is poised to become the fastest driver of export growth, thanks to an existing industrial base, operational expertise, and strong international market connections.

Streamlining policies and ensuring a level playing field could unlock immediate gains for the sector. This was stated by the Chairman of Interloop Limited (PSX: ILP) Musadaq Zulqurnain in a tweet on X.

He said long-term export growth will require diversification into other manufacturing domains, backed by investments in skill development to prepare the country’s expanding youth workforce for future industries.

Structural bottlenecks, particularly in the energy sector, must be addressed to provide competitive, reliable power and a predictable policy environment. Establishing manufacturing as a national priority is critical to attracting both domestic and foreign long-term investment.

Zulqurnain warned that without tackling these fundamentals, Pakistan’s potential for export-led growth will remain limited despite the country’s industrial capabilities.