Cotton industry

Growers demand action against fertiliser, pesticide hoarders

Expert calls for avoiding polypropylene bags for storage

Cotton sown in region alone is expected to bring $1 billion

Around 120 cotton ginning, power loom and textile mills need to have their quality inspected

Pakistan among cotton growing countries facing extreme weather risks

Move is expected to provide attractive returns for farmers

Local growers fear bleak prospects for domestic cotton after lifting of ban

Textile sector deploring move after domestic cotton production misses target again

ICRA assists Pakistan in addressing problems related to its cotton sector

Traveling cotton seminar highlighted challenges, issues being faced by local cotton producer

At the end of the day women labourers carry their bundles of blooms to be weighed

Says production contests are being held, winners will get agri-machinery

Minister vows to resolve power and tax issues on a priority basis

Says it will shield crop from insects, industry rejects argument