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Over 4.3 mln cotton bales reach ginneries

MULTAN,Oct 18 (APP): More than 4.3 million seed cotton (phutti) bales reached ginneries across Pakistan which is 6.19 percent low as compared to the same period of last year. According to press release issued by Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA),out of total 4374982 bales,textile sector purchased 3144090 while exporters 95490.Similarly,1135402 cotton bales were yet to be sold. There are 931 cotton factories are operational in the country, said the release.