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Moving Towards Cotton Revival: New Hopes Sparked by Ishaq Dar’s Meeting

Moving Towards Cotton Revival: New Hopes Sparked by Ishaq Dar’s Meeting

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August 8, 2025 I Friday Moving Towards Cotton Revival: New Hopes Sparked by Ishaq Dar’s Meeting By Sajid Mahmood Cotton is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Unfortunately, over the past several years, this vital crop has experienced a sharp decline, adversely affecting not only the textile industry but also the livelihoods of millions of farmers. […]

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Empowering Textile Industry Through Digital Innovation

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Why a Textile Information Website Like “Textiles Bar” Is Essential for Today’s Textile Industry In an era where the textile industry is increasingly driven by data, market responsiveness, and global collaboration, having access to an authentic, comprehensive, and up-to-date information source has become essential. This is where Textiles Bar stands out — an innovative textile

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Analysis of Cotton Arrivals Report – 31st July 2025 vs 2024

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By: Afzaal Khadim Khan Source: Pakistan Cotton Ginners’ Association (PCGA)Date: 3 August 2025 📌 Overall Summary 📍 Punjab Region ✅ Key Districts with Increased Arrivals: ❌ Districts with Declines: Observation: Punjab overall improved slightly due to high growth in southern districts, though central Punjab saw reduced flows. 📍 Sindh Region 🔻 Major Losses: Observation: Sindh’s

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Afzaal Khadim Khan – Pioneering Digital Innovation for the Textile Industry with Textiles Bar

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Afzaal Khadim Khan – Pioneering Digital Innovation for the Textile Industry with Textiles Bar In an era of digital transformation, where reliable industry-specific information is vital for strategic decision-making, Afzaal Khadim Khan stands out as a visionary leader. As the founder of Textiles Bar, he has redefined the way textile professionals, traders, manufacturers, and analysts

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Why Textiles Bar Is the Best Online Platform for Textile Calculations

Why Textiles Bar Is the Best Online Platform for Textile Calculations

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Discover why Textiles Bar is the top choice for textile professionals seeking accurate, free online tools for yarn, fabric, GSM, and costing calculations. Feature Why Textiles Bar Stands Out 1. Rich Textile Calculators Offers a suite of interactive tools—Yarn Count Converter, Fabric GSM, and Yarn Consumption Calculator—built with validated industry formulas (Textiles Bar, Textiles Bar).

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FBR Takes Major Step to Support Local Industry

New FBR Notification: A Boost for Local Textile Industry

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By: Sajid MahmoodHead Transfer of Technology Department Central Cotton Research Institute Multan FBR Imposes 18% Sales Tax on Cotton Yarn, Grey Cloth, and Cotton Imports The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new notification, SRO 1359(I)/2025, removing cotton yarn, grey cloth, and cotton from the zero-rating scope of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). As

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Cotton Update

Monthly Cotton Price Movement

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Monthly Cotton Price Movement 📊 1. ICE Cotton Futures (Jul’25 to Mar’26 Contracts) Contract Start Price End Price Monthly Change % Change Summary Jul’25 68.41 65.06 -3.35¢/lb -4.90% Consistent downward movement. Largest drop. Oct’25 69.91 67.44 -2.47¢/lb -3.53% Moderate decline, following Jul closely. Dec’25 69.71 67.75 -1.96¢/lb -2.81% Less volatile; drop softened mid-month. Mar’26 70.85

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Cotton Crisis in Pakistan: Causes, Challenges, and Strategic Revival Plan

Cotton Crisis in Pakistan

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By Sajid Mahmood Pakistan is currently grappling with a critical cotton crisis that has severely impacted its agricultural and industrial sectors. The sharp decline in cotton production has compelled the country to import over 5 million bales of cotton this year, placing a financial burden of approximately $2 billion on the national treasury. This situation

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