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Talks in the trading ring in Pakistan have confirmed that in a recent meeting the Sui Northern Gas Company has assured a delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) to cut gas tariff by 28 per cent.

There were some big-lot deals of buying and selling from many millers who tried to get hold of quality cotton, but ginners were generally reluctant to sell their stock in the hope of getting better prices in future.

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As ginners keen on raising asking prices, dealers said the cotton market on Wednesday witnessed slow trading activity. The official spot rate remained unchanged at Rs 6250 . In Sindh, seed cotton prices were at Rs 2600-3250, while in Punjab, the phutti rates were at Rs 2800 and Rs 3500, as per 40 kg.

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Cotton market on Tuesday witnessed modest trading activity, dealers said. The official spot rates unchanged at Rs 6250. According to the market sources, arrival of quality lint was slow, which caused sluggish demand by leading mills and spinners.

As per dealers, the seed cotton prices in Sindh were at Rs 2600-3200 and in Punjab rates were at Rs 2800-3400, per 40 Kgs.

Cotton analyst, Naseem Usman said that the cotton yarn market continues to be sluggish, it looks that present trend may maintain for the near future..

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With selective buying for quality cotton from needy spinners kept cotton market firm and steady on Thursday. The Karachi Cotton Association officially increased spot rates by Rs50, to Rs6,300 per maund (around 37 kilograms).

However, brokers said that phutti prices came down, with Punjab quality being quoted at Rs2,800 to Rs3,500 from Rs3,550 per 40kg. Similarly, the Sindh variety was also lower by Rs50, to Rs3,250 per 40kg.

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Pakistan after suspending cotton import from India for few days has resumed cotton imports. With the resumption of cotton trade, India can now exporting its surplus cotton, while Pakistan will benefit from cheaper supplies from the neighboring country.

Last month Pakistan suspended cotton imports from India, saying shipments failed to fulfill phyto-sanitary certification, threatening the $822 million-a-year trade.

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Cotton prices moved higher on Wednesday on reports of Pakistan rejecting a consignment of around 10,000 bales of Indian cotton worth $3.3 million at the Karachi port by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research Department of Plant Protection as it was imported in violation of the country's Plant Quarantine rules. The consignment has to be returned by importers at their cost.

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Cotton market in Pakistan witnessed improved trading activity due to renewed buying on Tuesday, dealers said. The official spot rate remained still at Rs 6250. As per the market sources, the spinners were seen indulged in fresh buying to replenish their stock.

In Sindh, seed cotton prices were at Rs 2600-3300, while in Punjab, phutti rates remained at Rs 2800 and Rs 3550, as per 40 kg, dealers added.

According to cotton analyst, Naseem Usman, prices of quality lint may maintain stable in the near future.

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The supply crunch in the textile industry had driven up prices higher than international prices and since the traders are unable to meet obligations, buyers could look to other markets. Cotton prices across the country are ruling high on subdued arrivals.

The lack of demand in the apparels industry has also impacted arrivals and although farmers are getting high prices, they prefer to hold back because of the currency shortage in the market.

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Cotton prices at Pakistan cotton market continue to remain firm on moderate trade on Friday as buyers remained in the forefront of buying spree to reload their stock, according to dealers. The official spot rate remained unmoved at Rs 6300.

In Sindh, seed cotton prices were at Rs 2600-3300, while in Punjab, phutti rates were at Rs 2800 and Rs 3550, as per 40 kg, dealers added.

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Trading activity at Pakistan cotton market witnessed rising demand for quality cotton pushing prices higher on Thursday where leading spinners and some exporters remained in the front of buying spree.

The Karachi Cotton Association’s spot rates saw rise by Rs50, to Rs6,300 per maund (around 37 kilograms).

Buyer remain under panic due to confusion over cotton imports from India and indirect ban based on reports that Indian cotton shipments failed to fulfil phyto-sanitary certification, threatening the $822 million-a-year trade.