The Association of Pakistan Textile Mills and Manufacturers (APTMA) has written to Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, urging him to correct the gas sector trajectory and curb growing circular debt. APTMA Secretary General Shahid Sattar argued that high gas tariffs have made it uneconomical for textile units to operate Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, forcing them to shift to grid electricity at a higher cost. The association cited chronic grid instability as another major challenge, with repeated outages causing production losses of over Rs 3 million. APTMA emphasized the efficiency of CHP systems, which offer combined thermal and electrical efficiency of 65-85%, compared to 52% for RLNG-based government plants. The textile industry's stagnant exports and risk of further erosion are threatened by high energy costs and unreliable supply, with global buyers prioritizing low-emission sourcing.