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KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (June 22, 2026)....

Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Prices suffer a steep decline

KARACHI: Cotton prices have suffered a steep decline since the start of the current season, falling by five thousand...

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (June 20, 2026)....

Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am

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‘Pakistan imports about USD800m worth of US cotton’

ISLAMABAD: The textile sector remains a central component of trade between Pakistan and the United States, with...

Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am

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KCA decreases spot rate by Rs500 to Rs19,000 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thuursday decreased the spot rate by Rs 500 per...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (June 18, 2026)....

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

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KCA decreases spot rate by Rs500 to Rs19,500 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs 500 per...

Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (June 17, 2026)....

Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am

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KCA decrease spot rate by Rs800 to Rs20,000 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday decreased the spot rate by Rs 800 per...

Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (June 16, 2026)....

Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am

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Spot rate down by Rs200 to Rs 20,800/maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs 200 per...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (June 15, 2026)....

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

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Spot rate drops Rs500 amid subdued business

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs500...

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (June 13, 2026)....

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

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Firm trend on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:08am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (June 11, 2026)...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:08am

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Cotton market remains steady

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 05:06am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (June 10, 2026)....

Published 11 Jun, 2026 05:06am

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Experts call for cotton revival strategy urgently

LAHORE: Speakers at an international cotton conference stressed the need for an immediate and coordinated national...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 05:06am

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Spot rate remains firm

LAHORE: The Spot Rate of cotton for the new season 2026-27 remained unchanged at Rs 21,500 per maund. Cotton Expert...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 05:53am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (June 09, 2026)....

Published 10 Jun, 2026 05:53am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (June 08, 2026)....

Published 09 Jun, 2026 04:58am

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KCA resumes publication of Daily Cotton Spot Rate

LAHORE: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) has resumed publication of its Daily Cotton Spot Rate for the first...

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:11am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (June 06, 2026)....

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:11am

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Quality cotton production: Punjab govt, Primark agree to collaborate

LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Friday said that practical measures would be...

Published 06 Jun, 2026 07:30am

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Cotton crop conditions: APTMA urges Punjab to share weekly reports

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the Punjab Agriculture Department to initiate...

Published 02 Jun, 2026 04:58am

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Weekly Cotton Review: As new crop season opens on a bearish note, rates have fallen significantly

KARACHI: The new cotton crop season for 2026-27 has opened with a significant bearish trend in prices, with market...

Published 01 Jun, 2026 04:28am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Market turbulent as new crop settles at Rs23,000/maund

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cotton market is navigating a turbulent phase as new crop cotton prices settle at Rs 23,000 per...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

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‘Enhanced cotton production key to farmers’ prosperity’

LAHORE: Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions have achieved 81 percent and 93 percent, respectively, of the cotton...

Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Sector shows early signs of seasonal activity

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cotton sector is showing early signs of seasonal activity, with trade sources indicating that...

Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Market witnesses sharp price surge

Pakistan's cotton stocks are critically low, driving prices up to Rs 23,000 per maund and destabilizing the market amidst urgent calls for intervention.

Published 11 May, 2026 05:59am

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CCRI advises growers to adopt heatwave protection steps

LAHORE: In view of a severe heatwave forecast in parts of Punjab and Sindh from May 7 to May 11, the Central Cotton...

Published 08 May, 2026 07:50am

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Cotton sector: APTMA seeks minister’s support for revival

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought the intervention of Minister for National...

Updated 06 May, 2026 09:13am

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FAC urges early cotton sowing, delayed spraying

LAHORE: The Farmers’ Technical Advisory Committee (FAC) expressing satisfaction on overall condition of the cotton...

Published 05 May, 2026 06:01am

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Weekly Cotton Review: FIA move invites sharp criticism

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has allegedly taken over Pakistan’s historic Cotton Exchange...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:33am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Trading remains muted as prices stay stable

KARACHI: Trading activity in the domestic cotton market remains limited, though prices have been broadly stable,...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:22am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Significant price surge witnessed

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cotton market witnessed a significant price surge this week, with rates for standard quality...

Published 20 Apr, 2026 05:29am

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Concern voiced over decline in cotton production

HYDERABAD: Leading national and international experts, policymakers and progressive growers on Tuesday voiced...

Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am

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Weekly Review: Stability in cotton prices observed

KARACHI: Overall stability was observed in cotton prices during the latest trading session, though market activity...

Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:59am

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Weekly Review: Cotton prices remain largely stable

KARACHI: Prices of quality cotton remained largely stable overall, with rates reaching the season’s highest level of...

Published 06 Apr, 2026 04:04am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Prices surge by Rs1000/maund, likely to soar to Rs20,000

KARACHI: Cotton prices in Pakistan have recorded an increase of one thousand rupees per maund, with ginners...

Published 30 Mar, 2026 04:48am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Prices jump sharply amid ME crisis

KARACHI: Cotton prices in Pakistan recorded a significant surge of Rs1,000 to Rs1,500 per maund amid escalating...

Published 23 Mar, 2026 05:24am

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Govt urged to take action for cotton revival

LAHORE: The Agriculture Republic, a think tank working to reflect on issues faced by the agricultural economy and...

Published 18 Mar, 2026 04:35am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Price stability continues as trading stays slow

KARACHI: The domestic cotton market is currently maintaining a trend of price stability, however stocks remain...

Published 16 Mar, 2026 04:51am

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Suhaee Federation of Women Cotton Workers Trade Unions formed

HYDERABAD: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, 26 women-led trade unions from 26 villages of district...

Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:16am

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Cotton production: Sindh surpasses Punjab

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cotton industry has recorded a 1.5 percent increase in final production this season, with total...

Published 09 Mar, 2026 05:05am

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Early cotton cultivation: TAC presents fortnightly recommendations for growers

LAHORE: The second Cotton Advisory meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was held on Thursday at the...

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:29am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Market witnessing price stability

KARACHI: The domestic cotton market is currently witnessing price stability for quality cotton, and trading volumes...

Published 02 Mar, 2026 04:37am

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First Cotton Advisory meeting held in Multan: Farmers urged to apply ‘balanced’ fertilizers

LAHORE: The first Cotton Advisory meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee was held at the Central Cotton ...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 07:34am

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Experts say concerned at declining cotton production

HYDERABAD: Pakistan’s agriculture sector is facing critical challenge as cotton production continues to decline,...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am

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First Cotton Advisory meeting held in Multan: Farmers urged to apply balanced fertilizers

LAHORE: The first Cotton Advisory meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee was held at the Central Cotton...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Bearish trend persists amid thin trading volumes

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cotton market witnessed a broadly bearish trend as trading volumes remained significantly thin....

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

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Weekly Cotton Review: PM urged to help protect value-added garment sector

KARACHI: The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has revealed in its latest report that global cotton...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 05:36am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Quality prices show overall stability

KARACHI: Quality cotton prices have shown an overall trend toward stability. However, business activities remained...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Prices stable amid business activity decline

KARACHI: Cotton prices have remained stable while a decline in business volume has been observed. The Federation of...

Published 26 Jan, 2026 08:32am

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APTMA Cotton Revival Plan: Agri dept delegation visits APTMA

LAHORE: The Minister for Agriculture, Government of Punjab, Sayed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, along with Secretary...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:06am

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Heimtextil 2026 from tomorrow: Quality cotton prices stable amid limited trading

KARACHI: The world’s largest textile products exhibition, Heimtextil, is being held in the German city of ...

Published 12 Jan, 2026 08:13am

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Cotton brokers incurring huge losses due to closure of KCA building

KARACHI: A serious situation has emerged concerning the building of the Karachi Cotton Association when, since 12th...

Published 05 Jan, 2026 05:46am

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FIA & ETPB action: KCA says not fixing cotton spot rates since Dec 13th

KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association is surprised to note that some quarters are quoting spot rates of cotton in...

Published 01 Jan, 2026 06:17am

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Kohinoor Mills starts commercial production at apparel division

Kohinoor Mills Limited, a Pakistani textile exporter, has commenced commercial production at its apparel division....

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 12:40pm

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Weekly Cotton Review: Market stable amid subdued business activity

KARACHI: The cotton market maintained an overall stability trend with no significant changes observed in prices,...

Published 22 Dec, 2025 08:30am

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Textile exports show dismal performance in 5MFY2025-26

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile exports have shown dismal performance during the first five months ...

Published 19 Dec, 2025 06:07am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate up Rs100 amid sharp drop in trading volume

KARACHI: Quality cotton prices have maintained stability while the spot rate has recorded an increase of one hundred...

Published 15 Dec, 2025 06:33am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (December 11, 2025)...

Published 12 Dec, 2025 04:14am

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Weak woven fabric demand prompts Pakistan’s textile firm to cut loom operations

The country's crucial textile sector is facing a downturn

Published 11 Dec, 2025 02:28pm

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (December 10, 2025)...

Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:25am

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KCA increases spot rate by Rs100 to Rs15,500 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 100 per...

Published 10 Dec, 2025 03:28am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (December 09, 2025)...

Published 10 Dec, 2025 03:28am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (December 08, 2025)...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Modest business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained limited. Cotton Analyst...

Published 06 Dec, 2025 05:48am

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Spot rate firm amid slow business

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained limited. Cotton Analyst...

Published 05 Dec, 2025 07:36am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (December 04, 2025)...

Published 05 Dec, 2025 07:33am

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PCGA report reveals severity of cotton crisis

LAHORE: The latest report issued by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) highlighted the severity of the...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am

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KCA increases spot rate by Rs100 to Rs15,400 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs 100 per...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (December 03, 2025)...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am

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Stakeholders urge swift PRA deals to help revive cotton sector

LAHORE: Cotton sector stakeholders have urged the federal government to prioritize and accelerate the signing of ...

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:59am

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Volume of business improves on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained limited. Cotton Analyst...

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:59am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (December 02, 2025)...

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:59am

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A few deals reported on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained limited. Cotton Analyst...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

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Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (December 01, 2025)...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

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Weekly Cotton Review: Business volumes low amid Rs100/maund rate surge

KARACHI: There is a tendency towards an increase in the prices of quality cotton. Business volume remains limited....

Published 01 Dec, 2025 07:09am

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