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A Pakistani worker is sorting and processing raw cotton at a small-scale textile factory in Peshawar, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The country’s textile sector, which is one of the largest contributors to Pakistan’s economy, is relying heavily on manual labor, particularly in informal and small industrial units. Rising production costs and economic challenges are continuing to affect workers and factory owners alike across the region.
A Pakistani worker is sorting and processing raw cotton at a small-scale textile factory in Peshawar, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The country’s textile sector, which is one of the largest contributors to Pakistan’s economy, is relying heavily on manual labor, particularly in informal and small industrial units. Rising production costs and economic challenges are continuing to affect workers and factory owners alike across the region.
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