Pakistan’s cotton arrivals recorded a 9 percent year-on-year increase by August 31, 2025, reaching 1.336 million bales compared to 1.226 million bales last year. This growth, reported by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association, reflects improved inflows from both Punjab and Sindh. The increase offers temporary relief to the textile sector, which relies heavily on cotton […]
Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association
Government plans to remove sales tax on local cotton products to boost Industry
The federal government is moving forward with a plan to remove the 18% sales tax on local cotton, yarn, and grey cloth. This decision aims to support local products and make them more competitive against imports. A committee of federal ministers and secretaries discussed the proposal after multiple industry requests. Key stakeholders included the Pakistan […]
Why Pakistan is missing its cotton bale targets?
Pakistan’s cotton crop is in a melancholic state. The crop’s production has plummeted to a mere 5 million bales after producing a record 14 million bales in 2014-15, the fourth highest production in the world. Given the bleak situation, it is feared cotton areas may give in to some other instant cash crops. Where did […]