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October boosts Pakistan's cotton output but yearly decline persists

According to data released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), *.*** million bales have arrived at various ginneries across the country up to October ** in the current ****-** marketing season (August to July). This decline stands in stark contrast to the robust crop seen in the ****-** season.

High temperatures during the early months (June and July) damaged crops in Punjab and Sindh, the main cotton-producing provinces in the country. The subsequent heavy and unusual rains caused crop diseases such as whitefly and pink bollworm, resulting in significant losses. However, relatively better weather in October **** boosted cotton production.