Pakistan’s textile industry has welcomed the budget as “balanced”, saying it offers stability and supports export growth, though challenges like energy costs and taxation persist.
Industry stakeholders note that the textile sector benefits from policy continuity, but rising production costs remain a concern for long-term competitiveness.
In contrast, the poultry and plastic sectors have raised objections, warning that higher taxes and increased input costs could hurt small and medium enterprises and add pressure on consumers.
Trade unions have also criticized the budget, saying it fails to provide adequate relief for workers amid rising inflation, and have called for better wage protection and social support measures.
Experts say the budget has a mixed impact: export-oriented industries are relatively satisfied, while domestic sectors and labor groups remain under financial pressure.
