Pakistan's textile industry plays a vital role in the country's economy and contributes significantly to its growth and development. Pakistan is the world's fourth largest cotton producer and ninth largest textile exporter, and the industry plays an extremely important role. The textile industry covers the entire value chain from cotton production and processing to manufacturing of finished products such as fabrics, finished goods and garments.
One of the major contributions of the textile industry is its impact on employment and industrial value-added products. It provides employment to about 40% of the country's industrial workforce, making it an important source of livelihood for many people. In addition, the industry contributes nearly a quarter of industrial added value and accounts for about 60% of national exports on average.

Pakistan has a complete textile value chain, making it stand out among its competitors. Cities like Lahore, Faisalabad and Karachi are major centers of the industry and the country has strong infrastructure including spinning mills, weaving facilities, dyeing and finishing plants and sewing machines. Extensive yarn production capabilities, including filament and synthetic fibers, further strengthen Pakistan`s textile industry.