Pakistan continues to rank among the world’s top five cotton producers despite recent floods and lower yields. This provides relief to its struggling textile industry. The sector remains a major source of employment and export revenue. Officials hope that sustained cotton output will support the economy and stabilize jobs in rural areas. The United Nations […]
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Committee formed to revive Pakistan’s cotton industry amid crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a 15-member committee to address Pakistan’s cotton production crisis. The committee, led by Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has 30 days to propose solutions. Its task is to assess the current situation and recommend policies and measures to revive the struggling cotton sector. […]
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 […]