Latest Cotton Sector News & Updates

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has assessed the cost of doing business in the country to be around 34 per cent higher than in comparable regional economies, which means Pakistani exporters are losing price competitiveness in international markets that determine survival, according to an article in the Pakistani media.For an economy that is trying desperately to pivot to export-generated growth, employment and foreign exchange, this disadvantage is simply unsustainable….

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The government on Friday announced to extend the deadline for submission of fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles up to March 31, 2026.According to the Ministry of Textiles, the extension follows the significant response received since the application portal has been re-opened in August 2025, with proposals being submitted by textile companies across priority areas, including Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and Techn…