Pakistan's local cotton market recorded a firm price trend on Thursday, although trading activity remained moderate. Cotton prices continued to vary across major producing regions, including Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan.

According to cotton analyst Naseem Usman, cotton prices in Sindh ranged between Rs 17,000 and Rs 18,200 per maund, while Phutti (raw seed cotton) traded at Rs 7,000–8,500 per 40 kg.

In Punjab, cotton prices stood between Rs 17,300 and Rs 18,200 per maund, with Phutti rates ranging from Rs 7,500 to Rs 9,000 per 40 kg.

Meanwhile, Balochistan recorded cotton prices of Rs 17,500–17,600 per maund, while Phutti traded at Rs 7,500–9,000 per 40 kg. Balochi cotton was priced higher, between Rs 18,000 and Rs 18,700 per maund.

The price of polyester fibre remained at Rs 445 per kg. Overall, the market maintained firm price levels despite moderate trading volumes.