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Environment-friendly natural-coloured cotton

Natural-coloured cotton holds a distinct position at the global level due to its inherent pigmentation environmentally-friendly characteristics and...

25.12.2025 40

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Reviving cotton: significance of govt initiatives and public-private collaboration

Pakistan’s cotton sector has faced multiple challenges over the past several years. Declining production, a weak supply chain, lack of research and...

06.11.2025 30

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Transparency in textiles through video monitoring

The Government of Pakistan’s decision to implement electronic monitoring of production in textile spinning factories via video cameras from November...

30.10.2025 30

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Sustainable cotton policy

When a farmer plants cotton seeds in his field, it is not merely the cultivation of a crop; it is the sowing of economic potential into the soil....

19.10.2025 50

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From cultivation to ginning: the quality dilemma of Pakistani cotton

Cotton is not only the backbone of Pakistan’s economy but also an integral part of its agricultural identity. However, the decline in cotton quality...

17.10.2025 20

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The impact of recent floods on Pakistan’s agricultural sector

The recent floods in Pakistan have had serious and extraordinary repercussions on the agricultural sector, severely disrupting food production and...

04.10.2025 80

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Pakistani agriculture at the mercy of floods

Pakistan’s agriculture has once again come under the grip of a natural disaster. The recent floods not only ravaged villages but also devastated the...

26.09.2025 30

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Cotton and synthetics: the real contest

The debate over natural versus synthetic fibers is not just about fashion or cost; it is about the future of one of humanity’s oldest crops cotton....

25.09.2025 40

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Cotton crisis: the consequences of neglecting research

Since independence the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) has been the country’s premier institution for cotton research and development. For...

11.09.2025 50

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Flood and rain-tolerant crops—a critical need of the hour

Pakistan’s agriculture sector is currently under severe pressure from climate change. In recent decades, unpredictable rainfall patterns ranging...

03.09.2025 60

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Towards cotton revival

Cotton has always been regarded as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. It provides the fundamental raw material to the textile industry and serves...

23.08.2025 20

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Reviving cotton: a call for a unified national policy

Pakistan’s cotton sector, once the backbone of the agricultural economy, now stands at a critical juncture. Declining productivity, deteriorating...

02.08.2025 40

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Cotton sector: another crisis

Pakistan’s cotton sector is facing a multifaceted yet resolvable crisis, rooted in systemic weaknesses such as lack of coordination among research...

11.04.2025 20

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Fiber security: a pillar of economic and agricultural stability

The concept of fiber security holds strategic importance for Pakistan’s economy, textile sector, and agricultural sustainability. As the...

20.03.2025 20

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GPI – A catalyst for agricultural transformation

The launch of the Green Pakistan Initiative marks a pivotal milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural evolution. Designed around cutting-edge...

05.03.2025 30

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Soil testing: a vital step for sustainable farming and higher yields

Sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation begin with a fundamental yet often overlooked practice: soil analysis. Through comprehensive...

01.03.2025 40

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Seed treatment: foundation of successful cotton crop

Cotton is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy and a vital source of livelihood for millions of farmers. The success of a cotton crop is not solely...

28.02.2025 40

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EFS: A critical appraisal

The Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) was introduced with the objective of fostering national exports and augmenting the inflow of foreign exchange...

21.02.2025 40

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