Pakistan Textile Journal

{{Short description|Trade journal in Pakistan}} {{More citations needed|date=January 2017}} {{Infobox magazine | title = Pakistan Textile Journal | image_file = Textile journal.png | image_size = | image_alt = | image_caption = | editor = Mazhar Yusuf (1951-2009) | editor_title = Founder | previous_editor = | staff_writer = | frequency = Monthly | circulation = | category = | company = | publisher = Nadeem Mazhar | founded = 1951 | firstdate = | country = Pakistan | based = Karachi | language = | website = http://www.ptj.com.pk | issn = }}

left|thumb|November 1958 Issue The '''''Pakistan Textile Journal''''' ({{langx|ur|ٹیکسٹاہل جرنل پاکستان}}) is an English-language magazine. It is the leading monthly magazine for the textile industry of Pakistan that provides valuable insight on the local and international textile affairs. The magazine is issued on a monthly basis and consists of an in depth analysis of the progress made by Pakistan and other countries of the world in textiles. Taking great pride in being one of the oldest magazines of Pakistan.

== History Of Pakistan Textile Journal == ''Pakistan Textile Journal'' was founded in 1951 by Mazhar Yusuf.<ref name="texc">{{cite web|title=Pakistan Textile Journal Pakistan website data|url=https://www.ptj.com.pk/index.htm|publisher=Pakistan Textile Journal|accessdate=20 September 2021}}</ref> Publishing magazines on a monthly basis since the past 70 years, it strives in providing valuable news and updates in textiles.<ref name="texc" /> It is based on practical experiences and latest technical innovations in the fields of fibres both natural and synthetic, spinning, weaving, knitting, non-woven, embroidery, dyeing/finishing, printing of fabrics, garments and knitwear.

Mazhar Yusuf (1925--2009) founder and publisher of Pakistan Textile journal was a veteran Journalist who started his career in 1948 as a junior reporter in the newspaper, Sindh Observer. Aware of the immense potential of Pakistan's new textile industry, he started the textile trade publication in October 1951 under the name Cotton and Textile Journal. The new trade publication which was renamed later to Pakistan Textile Journal. He traveled all over the world covering various shows and events in the textile industry, he regularly contributed articles to a number of English and regional language news papers for many years. Everyone in the textile industry recognized Mr. Mazhar Yusuf as the founder of Pakistan Textile Journal, but he also started his book publishing firm, Sindh Kitab Ghar, He was also the founder-secretary and the moving spirit behind a social welfare organization, Tanzeem-e-Ahbab-e-Meerut and also the life member of Arts Council Pakistan and was also actively involved in various social causes till the last days of his life. The strong editorial team assembled by the founder has made Pakistan Textile Journal, one of the leading trade journals in the world.{{fact|date=September 2021}}<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mazhar|first=Nadeem|date=2012|title=60th anniversary edition|journal=Pakistan Textile Journal|pages=2}}</ref> ==See also== * Textile industry in Pakistan * All Pakistan Textile Mills Association * List of Magazines in Pakistan

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==External links== * [http://www.ptj.com.pk Pakistan Textile Journal Official Website] *https://issuu.com/search?q=pakistan%20textile%20journal

Category:Magazines established in 1950 Category:Monthly magazines published in Pakistan Category:Mass media in Karachi Category:Business magazines published in Pakistan Category:Professional and trade magazines Category:Textile industry in Pakistan Category:1950 establishments in Pakistan Category:English-language magazines published in Pakistan