NTUF and KOICA lay foundation of Pakistan-Korea Technical Textile Centre

FAISALABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th May, 2026) The National Textile University Faisalabad (NTUF), in collaboration with Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has laid foundation stone of Pakistan-Korea Technical Textile Centre (PKTC) for paving the way for innovation in high-value textiles in Pakistan.

The foundation ceremony was held at university's Department of Textile Engineering. NTUF Rector/Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rashid Masood chaired the event while KOICA Country Director Ji Ho Yun attended it as guest of honor.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rashid Masood said that the textile industry is backbone of Pakistan's economy, contributing over 50 per cent to the country's total exports.

However, growing global competition in conventional fabrics is compelling Pakistan to move toward high-value industrial textiles to maintain competitiveness in the international market, he added.

KOICA Country Director Ji Ho Yun said that this project is being provided under South Korea's Official Development Assistance (ODA).

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NTUF spokesman said that the center will house state-of-the-art laboratories for non-woven fabric production, along with a library and classrooms.

It will also offer professional training for industry, facilitate joint research, and develop policy-level recommendations, he added.

After the ceremony, the contractor presented the safety plan and Ji Ho Yun distributed safety gear to site workers.

NTUF Rector also appreciated the services of Dean CET, Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, and the project coordinator, Dr. Muhammad Qamar Khan.

Ji Ho Yun expressed great pleasure over the project's transition from its first to second phase and hoped that this center would become a hub for technical cooperation in high-value textiles between the two countries.

In conclusion, KOICA reaffirmed its commitment, together with the Government of Pakistan, to promoting industrial development and value addition.