Policy Push: Pakistan’s Senate finance panel chief Saleem Mandviwalla told the chemicals & dyes trade that key taxation, EFS and e-invoicing issues will be taken up at parliamentary level, with FBR and finance officials called in. Corporate Fallout: India’s Essel Group case deepens as Subhash Chandra says creditor claims against him as personal guarantor are Rs 3,992 crore, after NCLT cleared a Rs 6.5-crore repayment plan. Local Textile Demand: Makati City partnered with DOST-PTRI to supply Philippine tropical fabric uniforms for city employees, aiming to back local farmers and weavers. Trade & Supply Chains: Guangzhou marked a decade of China-Europe freight trains, with the 2,364th departure and a shift from early garment shipments to electronics and precision machinery. Investment Talks: Qatar Chamber and Uzbekistan explored textile and light-industry investment and joint ventures, while Pakistan also urged direct flights and trade matchmaking with Nepal. Tariff Shock: Toronto warned US-Canada tariff escalation could hit about 5,000 textile, clothing and leather jobs and raise costs for consumers. Industry Spotlight: Pakistani firms showcased textile and yarn capabilities at Intertextile Shanghai, highlighting sustainable and recycled solutions.