The Textile Institute of Pakistan

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Textiles being Pakistan’s largest industrial sector generate the country’s highest export earnings of about 54%, providing the bulk of employment (38%) to a largely under-utilized workforce. The high levels of unemployment and underemployment are mainly on account of the low skill levels, low literacy, and poor managerial efficiencies of the job market. Recognizing this gap, TIP was founded in 1994 under the aegis of APTMA, to fill the growing vacuum. The key objective was to provide professional education and training to a new class of young professionals by honing their practical skills in addition to providing the necessary theoretical knowledge.
To run TIP independently, APTMA created a trust under the name of the National Textile Foundation (NTF). This foundation is the caretaker of TIP and looks after its financial and capital needs. The institute was purpose-built (200,000 sq. ft. covered area) along with a state-of-the-art architectural design by a leading architect on 50 acres of land located on the National Highway, about 40 km from the Karachi city center. The architectural features of the interior and exterior design align with the climatic and topographical need to soften the harshness of Karachi’s physical and social environment. While not being ostentatious, the premises are air-conditioned and fitted with pleasant fixtures, woodwork, and finishing. The exterior is adorned with beautiful sprawling lawns and an artificial lake complete with related fauna in its natural habitat.
Since its establishment, TIP has served the needs of the industry to a large extent and is gearing up its resources to meet its further requirements. So far, all TIP graduates have been taken up by the domestic textile industry except those who have gone abroad in pursuit of higher education. With an independent charter granted by the Government of Sindh, TIP is authorized to award its degrees under the recognition of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). TIP’s course content and syllabus were developed by faculty at the Clemson University, USA. TIP also has had various higher education links supported by the British Council and with the University of Manchester. This has helped TIP to adopt and upgrade its educational standards according to the changing global industry and market.
At TIP, a student is exposed to an environment where he/she is allowed to actively participate in activities such as public speaking, stage appearances, social and cultural activities, art, music, etc. to help foster well-rounded personalities besides serving as a form of recreation.
In this modern era of rapidly evolving technology, any nation must stay in touch with the latest technological trends. Bearing this in mind, TIP has established Textile Research and Innovation Centre (TRIC) under its wings. This would help Pakistan’s textile sector innovate new products and become competitive in the global race. The Vision of TRIC is to foster genuine leading-edge research linking the industry and other institutions within Pakistan and abroad and provide a new dimension to textile education in Pakistan. The initial focus of TRIC is to promote Advanced Materials Research such as technical textiles and nano-technology and to incorporate such research within the existing technology available in Pakistan’s textile sector.
“TIP, an internationally recognized educational institution, providing open, free and challenging environment for research-based learning, to develop stakeholder-preferred human resources, with creative and well-rounded personalities, for the management and enhancement of Socio-Economic Value Addition.”

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