Morning News: Textile sector under threat: Cotton industry grappling with big output shortfall – By WE Research

<ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">Pakistan&rsquo;s cotton industry is facing a severe production crisis, with national cotton arrivals dropping by 17.45% compared to last year, threatening the country&rsquo;s textile sector and broader economic stability, according to the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association&rsquo;s August 2025 report. Punjab saw a 5.90% decline due to pest infestations, disease, and extreme weather, while Sindh experienced a sharper 24.10% drop due to reduced cultivation from water shortages, heatwaves, and poor seed quality.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">Balochistan, however, showed a 17.24% increase in cotton arrivals. The shortfall jeopardizes export earnings and industrial output, prompting urgent ...