According to figures released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan produced 2.093 million pairs of footwear in September, 9.55% fewer pairs than the 2.314 million manufactured in September 2005.

However, on a more positive note, for the period July to September 2006, production increased by 6.24% to reach 5.853 million pairs compared with 5.509 million pairs in corresponding period last year.