It would be an uphill task to meet the five-year export target of $25 billion without using latest technology and enhancing production of high quality lint through introducing new seed varieties. This was stated by Dr Shahzad Arshad, Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Standing Committee on Textiles.

He said since textile is a major part of Pakistan's exports and the country has global recognition in this sector, therefore, we need to have quality lint and abundant production for this purpose.

To resolve the issue of duty-free access of textile goods into the US and to get the GSP plus status for the EU, the Pakistani embassies in potential export countries should also work hard in this sector.

The issues of gas, power supply, and law and order also needed to be addressed to achieve the export target and to keep Pakistan's strong presence in the international market.