All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has warned that Pakistan could lose another cotton season as delays continue in implementing the cotton revival reforms approved by a high-powered committee led by Ishaq Dar in October 2025. The textile industry fears that continued inaction may further increase the country’s dependence on costly cotton imports and place additional […]
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Pakistan’s cotton sector sinks deeper as arrivals drop and imports rise
LAHORE: Pakistan’s cotton industry is sliding into a deeper crisis as fresh data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) reveals a decline in national arrivals and mounting pressure on the ginning and spinning sectors. Industry experts warn that without immediate policy intervention, the entire cotton value chain may face long-term damage. Read More: Cotton Output […]
FBR slaps 18% tax on cotton imports after delay
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially imposed an 18% sales tax on imported raw cotton, yarn, and grey cloth. The tax, long demanded by the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), comes nearly a month after its inclusion in the federal budget for 2025–26. The delay in issuing SRO 1359(I)/2025 created major […]