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• Cotton textile production and apparel manufacturing are Pakistan's largest industries.
• It accounts for about 65% of the merchandise exports
• The textile industry employs about 45% of the country's labor force. 
• Pakistan is the fourth largest producer of cotton in the world. 
• Pakistan is the eighth largest exporter of textiles in Asia.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan received only 34 out of 921 industrial units in united India.
• It included cotton textile, cigarettes, sugar, rice husking, cotton ginning, and flour milling industries.
• These industries contributed only 7% of GDP.
• It employed just over 26,000 people.

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

• The industrial sector uses energy mainly for running machines, factories, and production systems.

• It is the largest consumer of energy in most countries.

• Energy is used for manufacturing, processing, heating, and mechanical work.

• Heavy machines like motors, compressors, and furnaces require continuous energy supply.

• Industrial energy use directly supports economic growth and production.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• Industrial production requires large amounts of energy.
• Factories use electricity, fuel, and raw energy for machines and processes.
• When production increases, energy demand in industries also rises.
• This directly increases pressure on the industrial energy sector.

Last verified on 08-05-2026

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