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Pakistan may see higher cotton imports after crop damage, low arrival

High temperatures in the initial months (June and July) destroyed crop in Punjab and Singh provinces, the main cotton growing regions in the country. The subsequent unusually heavy rains caused diseases like whitefly and pink ball worm resulting in heavy losses in the crop. This double blow has prompted the textile industry to ramp up cotton imports from the global market.

In addition, cotton growing farmers were also discouraged by the absence of government support.