As per trade figures issued by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), apparel exports soared by 13 percent, knitwear exports climbed up by 12 percent, bed wear exports went up by 3 percent and towels exports grew by 2 percent, private news channel reported.
Though refunds by the government have facilitated textile exporters to some extent but production cost was continuously on rise, reported Pakistan Apparel Forum Chairman Javed Balvani.