Pakistan

Authorities in Pakistan have filed charges against 2 members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in relation to the 2012 Ali Enterprises fire that claimed over 250 lives. The charge sheet, drafted following the report of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT), supports the claim that the fire was intentionally set. Police officials say they are evaluating whether or not the case can be tried under Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act. (The Express Tribune)
 
The value of textile and garment exports from Pakistan dropped by 7.42% year-on-year in FY2015-16, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Knitwear exports dropped by 1.54% year-on-year for the period, while exports of non-knit readymade pieces actually grew by 4.83%. (Fibre2Fashion)