cotton

The government is considering handing over the Central Cotton Commission to Aptma or NARC amid the financial crisis – Trendy Blogger

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The government is considering handing over the Central Cotton Commission to Aptma or NARC amid the financial crisis – Trendy Blogger

The government is evaluating two proposals for the future of the Pakistan Central Cotton Commission (PCCC), a major cotton research institution, which faces severe financial challenges. Options include transferring the PCCC to the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) or the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC). According to a news report, the Economic Coordination Committee … Read more

The cotton market is faltering as duty-free imports crush the domestic industry – Trendy Blogger

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The cotton market is faltering as duty-free imports crush the domestic industry – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: Pakistan’s cotton industry is teetering on the brink of a widespread crisis, with policymakers under fire for negligence and ineffective strategies that have severely impacted the country’s agricultural backbone and textile sector. The unrestricted flow of duty-free cotton and yarn imports has created a challenging environment for farmers, ginners and the entire textile value … Read more

The cotton crisis worsened with production falling by 48% despite an October recovery – Trendy Blogger

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The cotton crisis worsened with production falling by 48% despite an October recovery – Trendy Blogger

Pakistan’s cotton industry continues to face a deepening crisis, with total production down by 48% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginning Association (PCGA). As of mid-October, ginning mills had received 3.1 million bales, down from about 6 million bales by this time in 2023, … Read more