News stories for Sajid Mahmood

Sajid Mahmood

Opinion

Cotton: high hopes, limited resources

To place the entire blame for the decline of cotton solely on research institutions is perhaps one of the greatest...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

Opinion

RYK: Sugarcane devours cotton

Rahim Yar Khan, once a key agricultural district of the country in terms of cotton production, is now witnessing...

Published 22 May, 2026 06:05am

Opinion

While Brazil’s cotton production rising, Pakistan’s falling

Over the past decade, Brazil has made remarkable strides in the cotton sector, decisively overtaking Pakistan. In...

Published 15 May, 2026 06:03am

Opinion

Pakistan-India urea outlook

Beyond price differences, both India and Pakistan confront soil depletion, urging a shift to balanced fertilizers and sustainable practices.

Published 10 May, 2026 02:24am

Opinion

Textile survival

Why is it that a handbag crafted in the streets of Paris sells for hundreds of thousands of rupees, while the finest...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Opinion

National agenda for cotton revival

The revival of cotton in Pakistan is possible provided farmer’s economic decision-making is placed at the center. A...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Opinion

Hybrid cotton: hope or trial

In the context of cotton revival in Pakistan, the issue of hybrid seeds has once again gained significant...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Opinion

Strait of Hormuz crisis: profound implications for global agriculture and fertilizer supply

The disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, ongoing since late February, are exerting severe pressure on the global...

Published 16 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Opinion

Impact of petrol and diesel price hike on industry & agriculture

The recent increases in petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are expected to have a highly detrimental impact on the...

Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am

Opinion

Cluster cotton farming

Cotton occupies a central position in Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, serving not only as the primary source of...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Opinion

Cotton 2025: Comprehensive analysis of production trends, challenges and climatic effects

Cotton remains a vital driver of Pakistan’s agricultural economy and a key pillar of the textile sector, shaping...

Published 18 Mar, 2026 04:35am

Opinion

Early cotton: scientific cultivation and organised management

The pivotal and strategic importance of cotton in Pakistan’s economy is not merely a conventional narrative; rather,...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Opinion

Environment-friendly natural-coloured cotton

Natural-coloured cotton holds a distinct position at the global level due to its inherent pigmentation...

Published 24 Dec, 2025 06:21am

Opinion

OPINION: Shaping the future of farming and economy

The agricultural sector is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, long operating in the background, yet it remains...

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:17am

Opinion

Pakistani textiles

Pakistan’s textile industry has historically played a vital role in the country’s economy and is considered the...

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 06:54am

Opinion

Reviving cotton: significance of govt initiatives and public-private collaboration

Pakistan’s cotton sector has faced multiple challenges over the past several years. Declining production, a weak...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 07:24am

Opinion

Smog and agricultural residues

Pakistan’s agricultural regions have been facing severe impacts of climate change and air pollution over the past...

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 07:56am

Opinion

Transparency in textiles through video monitoring

The Government of Pakistan’s decision to implement electronic monitoring of production in textile spinning...

Updated 29 Oct, 2025 07:22am

Opinion

Sustainable cotton policy

When a farmer plants cotton seeds in his field, it is not merely the cultivation of a crop; it is the sowing of...

Published 17 Oct, 2025 07:21am

Opinion

From cultivation to ginning: the quality dilemma of Pakistani cotton

Cotton is not only the backbone of Pakistan’s economy but also an integral part of its agricultural identity....

Updated 15 Oct, 2025 07:47am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 23	278.41
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 23	278.21
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 24	161.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 24	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 24	1.32
Euro to USD / Jun 24	1.14
SOFR % / Jun 23	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 23	7,365.46
Nasdaq / Jun 23	25,587.04
FTSE 100 / Jun 23	10,428.85
Dow Jones / Jun 23	51,666.84
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 23	24,893.58
France CAC40 / Jun 23	8,340.71
India Sensex / Jun 24	76,940.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 24	69,523.79
Hang Seng / Jun 24	23,277.20

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 23	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 23	368,985
Petrol/Litre / Jun 24	299.50
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 24	72.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 24	4,088.29
Diesel/Litre / Jun 24	311.47
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 24	78.45

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ghani Chemworld Limited (R) / Jun 24 Ghani Chemworld Limited Right(GCWLR)	8.01 ▲ 1 (14.27%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	57.61 ▲ 5.24 (10.01%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / Jun 24 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	12.20 ▲ 1.11 (10.01%)
Feroze 1888 / Jun 24 Feroze1888 Mills Limited(FML)	57.48 ▲ 5.23 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Jun 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	33.52 ▲ 3.05 (10.01%)
Buxly Paints / Jun 24 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	251.72 ▲ 22.88 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jun 24 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	111.29 ▲ 10.12 (10%)
Husein Industries / Jun 24 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	54 ▲ 4.91 (10%)
Shadab Textile / Jun 24 Shadab Textile Mills Limited(SHDT)	68.01 ▲ 6.18 (10%)
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Jun 24 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	44.79 ▲ 4.07 (10%)

Stock	Price
Hafiz Ltd. / Jun 24 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	385.69 ▼ -42.85 (-10%)
NIT PakistanXD / Jun 24 NIT Pakistan Gateway ETF(NITGETF)	36.90 ▼ -4.1 (-10%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 24 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	22.28 ▼ -2.47 (-9.98%)
J.K.Spinning / Jun 24 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	220 ▼ -19.14 (-8%)
Sindh Abadgar / Jun 24 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	356 ▼ -27.9 (-7.27%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 24 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	103.99 ▼ -7.39 (-6.63%)
National Silk / Jun 24 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	192 ▼ -11 (-5.42%)
Shahtaj Textile / Jun 24 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	135.01 ▼ -6.99 (-4.92%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jun 24 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	18.86 ▼ -0.83 (-4.22%)
Meezan PakistanXD / Jun 24 Meezan Pakistan ETF(MZNPETF)	21.98 ▼ -0.96 (-4.18%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	53,956,579 ▲ 0.21
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 24 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	42,286,299 ▲ 1.13
The Organic Meat / Jun 24 The Organic Meat Company Limited(TOMCL)	13,280,623 ▲ 2.84
Pak Elektron / Jun 24 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	8,755,655 ▲ 0.97
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	6,813,597 ▲ 0.01
Sui South Gas / Jun 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	6,783,437 ▼ -0.52
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 24 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	5,889,312 ▲ 1.61
Gul Ahmed / Jun 24 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	4,812,320 ▲ 1.93
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 24 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	3,981,395 ▲ 0.52
Cnergyico PK / Jun 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	3,957,921 ▲ 0.05

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