September 5, 2025, Friday By Sajid Mahmood Since its establishment, the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) has served as the central institution for cotton research and development in the country, maintaining a coordinated and organized national research structure. Over time, as the institution faced weakening and challenges, a gradual decline in cotton production began. The […]
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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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AgriStack – A Step Toward Digital Agriculture Today, an important program titled “AgriStack: Building Pakistan’s Digital Agricultural Infrastructure” was held at the National Incubation Center in Islamabad. The timing couldn’t be more crucial, as the need to modernize agriculture is now being felt more than ever. This initiative, jointly launched by the Ministry of IT
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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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
Weekly Cotton Price Movement. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the weekly movements in cotton prices across various international and domestic markets.This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the weekly movements in cotton prices across various international and domestic markets. The data encompasses a range of categories including ICE Cotton Futures, CotLook Index A,
Monthly Cotton Price Movement: May 2024 Global Cotton Review May-2024 ICE Cotton Futures: May 2024 exhibited significant fluctuations in the ICE Cotton Futures market. The month began with notable increases across all contracts, with the July’24 contract rising from 76.51 cents/lb on May 1 to a high of 82.43 cents/lb by May 28. The Oct’24,
Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) is a sustainability initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of African smallholder cotton farmers while promoting environmentally friendly cultivation practices. CmiA focuses on several key aspects: Key Terms in CmiA Cotton Additional Terms These systems and terms ensure that CmiA cotton maintains high standards of sustainability, social responsibility, and
