LAHORE: The local cotton industry is facing a severe crisis due to unfavourable import policies and adverse weather conditions.

The situation has raised concerns about a significant decline in the production of white lint this year.

The government’s import policies have encouraged textile mills to import cotton and yarn instead of purchasing them domestically. This has led to a sharp decline in the prices of local cotton and un-ginned cotton (phutti), causing financial difficulties for cotton growers as well as ginning factories.

In addition to the import policies, unfavourable weather conditions have also

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