Transforming cotton with contract farming Contract growing represents an innovative agricultural framework whereby a formal agreement is established between... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:50am
Opinion The criticality of cotton cess payment Cotton is the backbone of Pakistan’s agricultural economy; yet the textile industry’s refusal to pay the cotton... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:55am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Import on the rise as local production sees a big fall KARACHI: Cotton production has decreased by 29 lac bales (48.26%) which is an alarming level. Total production is... Published 21 Oct, 2024 07:49am
Opinion Revival of cotton a must The significance of cotton for Pakistan’s economy is fundamental, as it plays a pivotal role in agriculture,... Updated 20 Oct, 2024 06:33am
Markets Pakistan’s cotton import bill set to hit $1.9bn as local production plummets In a concerning development for Pakistan, the country’s cotton import bill is projected to reach $1.9 billion in the... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 09:47pm
Print Cotton industry: PCGA data reveals deepening crisis LAHORE: The latest data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) highlights a grim scenario, revealing a... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 02:55pm
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices improve; business volumes increase KARACHI: Federal Minister of Trade Jam Kamal Khan has emphasised the need to intensify efforts for the restoration ... Published 14 Oct, 2024 06:24am
Opinion Why PCCC crucial for Pakistan’s economy and textile industry Whenever we think of cotton research and development, the concept of cotton varieties often comes to mind. However,... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 07:24am
Opinion The impact of reduced cotton production on rural economies and country’s balance of payments The basic rule of economics is clear: global demand drives global production, and countries with a comparative... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:40am
Markets Over 2m cotton bales reach ginneries LAHORE: The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has released its latest cotton statistics, revealing a... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:18am
Markets Punjab govt for setting up body to increase cotton yield LAHORE: The Punjab government has ordered the formation of a committee of experts to increase the production of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:54am
Markets About 1,434,028 bales of cotton reach ginneries LAHORE: According to the latest cotton statistics released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) as of... Published 19 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Markets Cotton production falls by 60pc in a year: PCGA LAHORE: The latest cotton statistics released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) till August 31,... Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Markets Punjab records 30.7pc fall in cotton production LAHORE: The crop reporting services wing of the Punjab Agriculture department (PAD) on Tuesday released statistics ... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices surge significantly as rains affect supply KARACHI: A significant surge has been observed in cotton prices, with a Rs1000 per maund increase in spot rates. The... Published 02 Sep, 2024 06:40am
Print High energy, financial costs cited: Cotton output likely to decline, NA panel told ISLAMABAD: Cotton production in the country is forecast to decline in 2024-25 due to high energy and financial... Updated 17 Aug, 2024 09:39am
Markets Crop reporting releases cotton production statistics LAHORE: The Crop Reporting Wing of the Punjab Agriculture Department claimed on Friday that 636,000 bales of cotton... Updated 17 Aug, 2024 07:48am
Opinion Cotton research under siege At the inception of Pakistan, the nation emerged as a notable cotton exporter, with only two or three textile mills... Updated 29 Jul, 2024 07:20am
Editorials Fall in cotton production EDITORIAL: In yet another piece of discouraging news for the country’s economy, the Pakistan Cotton Ginners... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:47am
BR Research Imported cotton demand: a threat managed? Earlier this month, the IMF came under fire for projecting a significantly exaggerated forecast of Pakistan’s trade... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:53pm
Opinion Cotton production: India moves forward, Pakistan falls behind Currently, Pakistan is facing economic challenges. Although the present government is implementing positive measures... Updated 22 May, 2024 06:19am
Markets Govt plans to revive southern Punjab as hub of cotton production LAHORE: The current provincial government is determined to revive Southern Punjab as a hub for cotton production,... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
BR Research Cotton demand: addressing the panda in the room The uneasy calm continues in the global cotton market. As per US Department of Agriculture’s monthly forecast,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:34am
Markets Weekly Review: Cotton production surges 71pc to 8.4m bales KARACHI: Cotton production has surged by 71%, reaching a total of 8.4 million bales; however, ginners have left with... Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:46am
Markets ACF, BCI ink MoU on cotton production improvement ISLAMABAD: In a significant step towards revolutionizing cotton production in Pakistan, the APTMA Cotton Foundation... Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am
Markets APTMA Cotton Foundation, BCI partner to improve cotton production The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Cotton Foundation (ACF) and Better Cotton Initiative Pakistan... Published 14 Nov, 2023 04:06pm
Markets Brazilian cotton hits runway at Sao Paulo Fashion Week SAO PAULO: Brazilian cotton producers took the natural fiber to the runway on Thursday night, strutting the catwalk... Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am
Opinion Why our exports still struggle to get meaningful boost?—I Many of us wonder why the Pakistani rupee is trading at 284 against one USD. A number of reasons are presented for... Published 09 Nov, 2023 05:38am
BR Research Provincial cotton output: a deeper look Earlier this week, BR Research noted that “the 2023-24kharif season might be the first time in history when cotton... Published 08 Nov, 2023 08:47am
Markets Punjab unlikely to meet 2023-24 cotton production target LAHORE: Cotton production will remain at 6.9 million bales in Punjab during the season 2023-24 against the target of... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer