By SAJID MAHMOOD Dated: 25/09/2025 Across the world, natural resources are regarded as a force that can transform a nation’s destiny. But the real question is: are the treasures buried beneath the earth the only true wealth? A closer look at Pakistan’s economy reveals a surprising reality: our real gold is not hidden in the […]
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By: Afzaal Khadim Khan 1. Price Movements Globally & in Pakistan 2. Key Events & Market Drivers 3. Impacts on Production & Supply 4. Outlook & Indicators to Watch 5. Bottom Line In summary, from 6-13 September, the cotton markets have seen:
By Sajid Mahmood In every developed cotton-producing country, research and development has remained under the stewardship of the state. Global experience shows that even where public and private partnerships exist, the private sector largely plays a complementary role while the foundation of progress rests on government-led research institutions. Internationally, textile industries often strengthen this framework
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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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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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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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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
The cotton cultivation and production performance for 2024-25 highlights a significant shortfall, revealing a concerning decline compared to the previous year. Nationally, a target of 3.118 million hectares was set for cotton cultivation; however, only 1.974 million hectares were achieved—merely 63% of the target. This marks a 17% decline compared to 2023-24. A deeper provincial
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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