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Pakistan, Korea Collaborate on Technical Textile R&D

usman javedPublished August 29, 2026
Pakistan, Korea Collaborate on Technical Textile R&D
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In a significant move to bolster the technical textile sector, Pakistan and Korea have joined forces to enhance research and development capacity, as announced by the Rector of the National Textile University (NTU). This collaborative effort aims to foster innovation, improve industry competitiveness, and increase the global market share of technical textiles from both countries.

The partnership is expected to leverage the strengths of both nations, with Korea’s advanced technology and Pakistan’s vast textile industry experience, to develop cutting-edge technical textiles that cater to diverse applications, including medical, automotive, and industrial uses. The NTU Rector emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating that “

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