LAHORE: Pakistan has taken a significant step toward sustainable industrial transformation as the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) formally committed to establishing the country’s national chapter of the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), making Pakistan only the third nation in the world to join the global platform after Bangladesh and Turkiye.
The announcement, made during London Climate Action Week 2026, positions Pakistan alongside a growing international movement to decarbonise and modernise the global apparel and textile industry. Industry leaders, brands, manufacturers, investors, and development partners had gathered at the event to deliberate on climate finance and the long-term sustainable transformation of the sector.
The ATTI is a global manufacturer-led platform jointly established by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), designed to drive industry-wide action on sustainability, energy efficiency, and responsible manufacturing. Pakistan’s membership signals a firm commitment to aligning its garment sector with evolving international standards and buyer expectations.
The PRGMEA’s engagement with global apparel bodies is not new. The association successfully hosted the IAF World Fashion Convention in Lahore in 2019, drawing together industry leaders from across the world. Former PRGMEA Chairman Ijaz A Khokhar continues to serve as a Board Member of the IAF, underscoring Pakistan’s consistent and active role in shaping the direction of the global apparel industry.
Under the newly forged collaboration, the PRGMEA and ATTI will jointly develop a Pakistan Transformation Plan covering decarbonisation, energy efficiency, water stewardship, climate finance, resource efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing practices. The initiative is specifically structured to provide practical solutions and technical support to manufacturers, with a strong emphasis on empowering small and medium enterprises that form the backbone of Pakistan’s export-driven garment industry.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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