Cotton production

Farmers demand implementation of govt support price

So far, ginning factories have received 2.1m bales this season

Government sets sowing target of 4m acres, offers subsidies to reverse the downward trend

Say it will discourage production, counter govt’s policy of boosting cotton trade

Commits AUD0.5m to the project, supported by AUD2.4m from BCI Fund

APCPA members say more than 50% power looms have been closed

Punjab will contribute 7.3m bales to the total, Sindh's share would be 3.7m

Pakistan’s cotton has large impurity content with high level of foreign matter

Minister for Agriculture says government taking steps to improve cotton production

If import from India is not curtailed, it may jeopardise agriculture in Pakistan, says Senator Muzaffar Hussain

Dastgir said despite international recession, the country is making good progress in the value-added sector

Amounts to $310m in 1HFY16 compared to $113m in 1HFY15

The PCGA demanded that a high level commission be constituted to investigate the real causes of decline

Farmers hit by depressed prices, floods and pest attacks; commissioner vows preventive measures

PCGA chairman demands immediate bailout for textile industry