ISLAMABAD (APP) - Cotton prices hit a record high both in global and local markets with Rs.7,600 per 40kg in Pakistan and 125 cents per pounds internationally. Pakistani exporters have done the export deals of 200 tons at a rate of 120 pound per cent, private news channel reported on Friday. Due to the recent devastating floods, cotton production in Pakistan has reduced drastically, below than the domestic industrial needs. Whereas, India has put a ceiling on exports exceeding 5.5 million bales of cotton, although their production is far above than their domestic needs.