Pakistan’s textile and apparel exporters need to invest in green supply chains, cleaner production, and digital technologies to meet international buyers’ growing demands for environmental performance and supply chain transparency, experts stated at the launch of the Global Procurement & Supply Chain Summit (GPS 2027) at NED University.

The summit, scheduled for January 20, 2027, highlighted the importance of sustainability compliance, technological readiness, and workforce development for boosting exports. Hafiz Kashif from Artistic Milliners emphasized the need for suppliers to reduce emissions and adopt sustainable practices to access international markets, particularly in environmentally conscious regions.

Dr. Majida Kazmi of NED University stressed the importance of practical capabilities in AI, automation, and digital technologies, calling for collaboration between universities and businesses. Participants noted that export competitiveness hinges on resilient supply chains, skilled workers, and production capacity.

The summit aims to bring together industry leaders, procurement professionals, and academics to discuss sustainable sourcing and advances in the textile and apparel sector.