Modest Trade Activity On Cotton Market A modest trading activity was seen on the cotton market on Saturday owing to slow demand by the mills and spinners, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5,550 dealers said. In the ready business, over 3000 bales of cotton … Read more about Modest Trade Activity On Cotton Market
APTMA Rejects Ban On Import Of Cotton From India
APTMA Rejects Ban On Import Of Cotton From India All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) strongly rejects demand of the Senate Committee on National Food Security and Research to immediately stop the import of cotton lint from India. Tariq Saud Chairman, APTMA said that the observation of … Read more about APTMA Rejects Ban On Import Of Cotton From India
GE SAYS TO DOUBLE SAUDI WORKFORCE AS ECONOMY REFORMS
GE SAYS TO DOUBLE SAUDI WORKFORCE AS ECONOMY REFORMS imageDUBAI: Saudi Arabia won support for its economic reform plan from one of the world's biggest companies on Monday as General Electric Co (GE) said it would double its workforce in the kingdom to 4,000 people by 2020. GE will … Read more about GE SAYS TO DOUBLE SAUDI WORKFORCE AS ECONOMY REFORMS
Bangladesh Capturing Pakistan’s Export Share: PRGMEA Seeks increased Government Support
Bangladesh Capturing Pakistan's Export Share: PRGMEA Seeks increased Government Support Shaikh Mohammad Shafiq, central chairman, Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in a statement said that at present total export of Bangladesh is 33 billion USD … Read more about Bangladesh Capturing Pakistan’s Export Share: PRGMEA Seeks increased Government Support
As Drought Shrivels Crop, Cotton Industry Faces $4 Billion Bill
As Drought Shrivels Crop, Cotton Industry Faces $4 Billion Bill Pakistan is spending $4 billion a year on cotton imports to support its ailing textile industry, after erratic rainfall and drought in the country's cotton fields slammed growers and the country's economy, officials say. Bad weather … Read more about As Drought Shrivels Crop, Cotton Industry Faces $4 Billion Bill
Specialty Fibres: Aptma Seeks Exemption From Extra Anti-Dumping Duty
Specialty Fibres: Aptma Seeks Exemption From Extra Anti-Dumping Duty All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought exemption from additional anti-dumping duty on the import of specialty polyester fibre which is not being produced domestically as additional duty is limiting the textile … Read more about Specialty Fibres: Aptma Seeks Exemption From Extra Anti-Dumping Duty
Gas Connections: Textile Millers Welcome Removal Of Moratorium
Gas Connections: Textile Millers Welcome Removal Of Moratorium The Punjab-based textile millers have taken a sigh of relief over the lifting of moratorium on new gas connections. The Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had informed the NA standing … Read more about Gas Connections: Textile Millers Welcome Removal Of Moratorium
Abbasi To Visit Aptma Punjab
Abbasi To Visit Aptma Punjab Today: Federal Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will visit the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab office on Saturday. He is likely to make some important announcements regarding new connections of gas supply to the … Read more about Abbasi To Visit Aptma Punjab
Cotton Market: Prices Up On Rising Fresh Demand
Cotton Market: Prices Up On Rising Fresh Demand Prices picked up modestly as pace of trading activity improved on the cotton market on Saturday following the persistent demand by mills and spinners, dealers said. The official spot rate was up by Rs 50 Rs 5,650 dealers said. In the Punjab, prices of … Read more about Cotton Market: Prices Up On Rising Fresh Demand
Bangladesh Spinners Wary Of Another Gas Price Hike
Bangladesh Spinners Wary Of Another Gas Price Hike Bangladeshi cotton spinners have expressed concern that they may lose their competitive edge if the government carries out a over a proposed gas price hike for captive power plants. “The spinning sub-sector will be in trouble if the government … Read more about Bangladesh Spinners Wary Of Another Gas Price Hike
Higher Productivity Key To Asia-Pacific Economic Growth
Higher Productivity Key To Asia-Pacific Economic Growth As nations begin implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the next phase of Asia-Pacific economic growth should be driven by broad-based productivity gains, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific … Read more about Higher Productivity Key To Asia-Pacific Economic Growth
Cotton Market: Prices Rise On Tight Supply
Cotton Market: Prices Rise On Tight Supply Rates heading towards season's high on the cotton market on Monday on tight supply of quality lint, dealers said. Just in a single day rally, the official spot rate gained Rs 100 to Rs 5,650 dealers said. In the Punjab, seed-cotton prices were at Rs 3000 … Read more about Cotton Market: Prices Rise On Tight Supply