Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has warned that textile and fashion waste is severely damaging oceans, marine life, and Pakistan’s economic future. Speaking on World Cleanup Day 2025, themed “Tackling Textile and Fashion Waste Through Circular Fashion,” he called for urgent sustainable solutions.
He stressed that Pakistan’s textile sector, while making up nearly 60% of exports, is also a leading source of pollution. Fabric scraps and synthetic fibers flow into rivers and the Arabian Sea, threatening fish, corals, and coastal ecosystems.
This not only harms biodiversity but also causes financial losses of over USD 200 million annually in fisheries, while global fashion waste costs exceed USD 500 billion.
The minister linked textile pollution to climate change, noting that landfilled fabrics release methane, worsening global warming. He urged industries, policymakers, and citizens to adopt circular fashion and recycling practices to safeguard livelihoods, oceans, and the economy.
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Chaudhry emphasized that addressing textile and fashion waste is critical for Pakistan’s environment, climate resilience, and long-term prosperity.
