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Pakistan to import 7 million cotton bales as domestic output nearly halves — stakeholders

  • Pakistan produced 5.3 million cotton bales by mid-December against 10 million targeted, government data shows
  • While the imports may ensure smooth supply of raw material, they may put pressure on foreign exchange reserves
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