A case of large-scale cotton adulteration has emerged from Tando Adam, Sindh, where a ginning factory was found mixing cotton waste with high-grade lint to produce substandard “burger cotton.”
According to a report, the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) conducted a raid after receiving complaints, but the operation turned violent when the factory owner allegedly summoned armed men who detained the team for hours.
The PCGA has called for immediate legal action, with plans to file an FIR against the factory management. The practice, which involves blending low-quality cotton into premium bales, has led to a decline in domestic cotton sales and increased reliance on costly imports.
The PCGA’s Sindh monitoring committee, led by Ramesh Lal, had previously warned factories involved in adulteration. The raid revealed that three ginning units were mixing cotton waste into bales to make them appear high-quality, harming Pakistan’s cotton reputation.
In response to the attack, the PCGA will inform major textile groups and call for disciplinary actions against those involved. The association has also demanded government protection for inspection teams and a nationwide crackdown on adulterated cotton production.
