Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Cotton arrivals at country's ginning factories reached over 4.08 million bales by October 15, registering a 7.53 percent increase compared to the corresponding period of last year, according to the fortnightly report issued by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA).

According to a spokesperson, the PCGA report stated that total arrivals stood at 4,081,265 bales against 3,795,637 bales recorded during the same period last season, reflecting an increase of 285,628 bales. Total pressing by factories reached 3,733,154 bales.

Province-wise data showed that Punjab received 1,638,497 bales, marking a 7.79 percent increase, while Sindh recorded arrivals of 2,442,768 bales, showing a growth of 7.35 percent. In Punja...