Published June 20, 2026 Updated about 3 hours ago By Zulfiqar Ahmad ISLAMABAD: The textile sector remains a central component of trade between Pakistan and the United States, with Pakistani exports of apparel to the US averaging more than USD4 billion annually over the past five years, the US Chargé d’Affaires said on Friday. Speaking at an “Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase”, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker said the two countries’ textile industries are closely linked, with much of Pakistan’s apparel production relying on American cotton. She said Pakistan imports about USD800 million worth of US cotton and other raw materials each year, making the US the country’s second-largest cotton supplier. “These supply chains stretch from American farms to Pakistani factories and ultimately to retail shelves around the world,” she said. She also noted Pakistan’s role as a major…