J. A. Textile Mills Limited reported earnings results for the second quarter and half year ended December 31, 2016. For the half year, the company reported sales-net of PKR 76,655,900 against PKR 193,759,877 a year ago. Loss before taxation was PKR 3,734,770 against PKR 18,754,237 a year ago. Loss was PKR 2,614,338 or PKR 0.21 per basic and diluted share against PKR 13,127,967 or PKR 1.04 per basic and diluted share a year ago. For the quarter, the company reported sales-net of PKR 76,655,900 against PKR 153,411,855 a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 6,131,359 against loss before taxation of PKR 14,225,499 a year ago. Profi was PKR 4,291,952 or PKR 0.34 per basic and diluted share against loss of PKR 9,957,850 or PKR 0.79 per basic and diluted share a year ago.