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Redefining agricultural success

Pakistan’s agricultural economy is built on an uncomfortable paradox. The private companies supplying seeds,...

Published 16 Jul, 2026 08:34pm

Agriculture and Allied

Agriculture policy: PM urged to adopt farmer-led reforms

LAHORE: Agriculture Republic, a think tank working on agricultural policy and reforms, has welcomed Prime Minister...

Published 03 Jul, 2026 07:20am

Agriculture and Allied

Mechanization key to boost agri productivity: AGTL CEO

LAHORE: Greater agricultural mechanization is essential to improving farm productivity, increasing crop yields and...

Published 02 Jul, 2026 07:18am

Agriculture and Allied

‘PM’s new policy gives country a chance to modernize agriculture’

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s new approval of the National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy has given Pakistan a...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:03am

Agriculture and Allied

Mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger

TANDO ALLAHYAR: Beneath the scorching sun in southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a...

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am

Agriculture and Allied

PCJCCI envoy sees scope of more mango exports to China

LAHORE: Commercial Ambassador Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Adeel Munawar stressed...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 07:26am

Agriculture and Allied

Agriculture sector: Pakistan seeks Germany’s partnership

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought Germany’s partnership in modernizing its agriculture sector and enhancing livestock...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 07:24am

Agriculture and Allied

Agri sector misses 4.5pc growth target

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s agriculture sector has missed the growth target of 4.5 percent set for the outgoing financial...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:59am

Agriculture and Allied

Call for ‘farmer compensation, accountability framework’

LAHORE: Amid growing concerns among maize growers over the performance of certain hybrid seed varieties,...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 05:53am

Agriculture and Allied

Rs7.1bn Agri Storage Programme Financing Facility launched

KARACHI: A landmark PKR 7.1 billion social impact financing facility aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s critical...

Published 05 Jun, 2026 06:16am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab enters era of agricultural mechanisation

LAHORE: Punjab has entered an era of agricultural mechanisation owing to the initiatives undertaken by Chief...

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab facilitates Yara fertilizer items’ supply to farmers

LAHORE: The Punjab government is working to facilitate the introduction of Yara International’s high-quality...

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

Agriculture and Allied

ADB to finance KP’s agri sector project worth USD239.13m

PESHAWAR: Asian Development Bank (ADP) is likely to finance a proposed agriculture project worth USD 239.13 million....

Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am

Agriculture and Allied

Indus Water Treaty violations by India threaten rice production in KP

PESHAWAR: As golden wheat fields disappear from the plains of Swabi after harvest, farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are...

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:17am

Cotton & Textile

CCRI advises growers to adopt heatwave protection steps

LAHORE: In view of a severe heatwave forecast in parts of Punjab and Sindh from May 7 to May 11, the Central Cotton...

Published 08 May, 2026 07:50am

Agriculture and Allied

Rabi season: 29.31m tons of wheat likely to be produced

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to produce 29.31 million tons of wheat during the 2025–26 Rabi season, slightly below...

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 06:58am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab organises consultative session to modernise agricultural economy

LAHORE: Under the auspices of the Government of Punjab, an important consultative meeting was held here to discuss...

Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:16am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 22	278.11
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 22	277.91
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 23	163.15
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 23	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 23	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 23	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 22	3.59

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 22	7,498.96
Nasdaq / Jul 22	25,690.90
FTSE 100 / Jul 22	10,716.97
Dow Jones / Jul 22	52,218.58
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 22	25,155.41
France CAC40 / Jul 22	8,437.89
India Sensex / Jul 23	76,317.94
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 23	66,424.44
Hang Seng / Jul 23	25,202.85

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 22	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 22	371,944
Petrol/Litre / Jul 23	327.12
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 23	88.71
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 23	4,104.96
Diesel/Litre / Jul 23	375.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 23	80.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Jul 23 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	26.60 ▲ 2.42 (10.01%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 23 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	20 ▲ 1.82 (10.01%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 23 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	58.69 ▲ 5.34 (10.01%)
Shams Textile / Jul 23 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	59.14 ▲ 5.38 (10.01%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 23 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	49.95 ▲ 4.54 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 23 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	156.98 ▲ 14.27 (10%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 23 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.47 ▲ 2.86 (10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 23 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	168.80 ▲ 15.35 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Jul 23 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	60.75 ▲ 5.52 (9.99%)
Sally Textile / Jul 23 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	17.74 ▲ 1.61 (9.98%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 23 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,227.87 ▼ -136.43 (-10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 23 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	219.48 ▼ -24.39 (-10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Jul 23 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	63.85 ▼ -7.09 (-9.99%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 23 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	20.38 ▼ -2.26 (-9.98%)
National Silk / Jul 23 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	267 ▼ -29.43 (-9.93%)
S.G.Power / Jul 23 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	64.88 ▼ -6.67 (-9.32%)
Javedan Corp.(Pref) / Jul 23 Javedan Corp.(Pref)(JVDCPS)	54.64 ▼ -5.36 (-8.93%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jul 23 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	10.75 ▼ -1 (-8.51%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 23 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	53.96 ▼ -4.51 (-7.71%)
Husein Industries / Jul 23 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	51 ▼ -3.82 (-6.97%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	24,131,182 ▲ 0.07
Pak Refinery / Jul 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	19,127,174 ▲ 0.84
Dewan Cement / Jul 23 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	16,068,697 ▲ 0.05
TPL Properties / Jul 23 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	14,903,588 ▼ -0.14
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	9,642,319 ▼ -0.08
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	8,282,952 ▼ -0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 23 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	6,768,637 ▼ -2.21
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 23 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	6,688,219 ▼ -0.04
Yousuf Weaving / Jul 23 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6,578,846 ▲ 0.22
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	5,034,375 ▼ -0.06

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