{
  "id": 12528006,
  "title": "Power loom sector reels under imports, rising costs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/power-loom-sector-reels-under-imports-rising-costs-12528006",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:22:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2035310/power-loom-sector-reels-under-imports-rising-costs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Faisalabad, known as Pakistan's Manchester due to its textile and allied industries, is grappling with the closing of 40% of its power loom units, resulting in the loss of approximately 100,000 jobs. The decline in the industry is attributed to the influx of cheaper Chinese yarn, grey cloth, and finished textile products. Industry representatives have called for stronger customs checks to curb \"under-invoicing\" and unfair competition from Chinese imports. Faisalabad's Sizing Mills Association President Shakil Ansari highlighted the negative impact of high utility bills, taxes, and disrupted exports to Afghanistan and Central Asian states on the local power loom operators. The Council of Loom Owners Association has written to the Commerce Minister to strengthen import valuation controls through verification of export declarations to prevent under-invoicing and protect domestic manufacturers.",
  "summary": "Power looms are displayed for sale after closure of businesses in Faisalabad.—Courtesy Council of Loom Owners Association • 100,000 workers lose jobs in Faisalabad amid closure of 40pc units • Loom owners blame cheaper Chinese yarn, grey cloth, finished textile products • Industry body seeks stronger Customs checks to curb ‘under-invoicing’ LAHORE: A large number of small power loom units have…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn Business",
        "title": "Power loom sector reels under imports, rising costs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/power-loom-sector-reels-under-imports-rising-costs",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:22:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}