Cotton ginners threaten nationwide shutdown over FBR raids, seizures of factory records in Sindh

Pakistan’s cotton ginners have warned of nationwide shutdowns after FBR raids and seizures of factory records in Sindh, Profit by Pakistan Today reported on October 22. Raids in Sanghar, Tando Adam and Shahdadpur have already led several ginning plants to halt production, while industry leaders say further action could disrupt work during the harvest season.

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association Chairman Sohail Mehmood Harral said factory owners would stop operations if the alleged harassment continued. Industry representatives also cited electricity tariffs, rising production expenses and sales tax of 18% to 22%; they said more than 100 ginning factories closed during 2025-26, taking the nationwide total above 500, alongside nearly 700 oil mills and 175 textile mills. The association called for formal notices and consultation before enforcement action.