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Agriculture and Allied

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

Industry

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

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab allowed potato exports into Russia

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for Pakistan’s agricultural exports, the Russian Federal Service for...

Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am

Agriculture and Allied

ME conflict: agri sector hit hard by supply disruptions

LAHORE: Agriculture and basmati rice trade have emerged as the worst-hit sectors following the recent Gulf conflict...

Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:48am

Agriculture and Allied

ME tensions: Agri economy, fertilizer supply chains disrupted

LAHORE: The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Hormuz Strait and the partial disruption of maritime routes have...

Published 03 Apr, 2026 09:17am

Agriculture and Allied

PAD holds session on how to boost mango exports

LAHORE: A high-level consultative session on enhancing mango exports was held in Multan under the chairmanship of...

Published 29 Mar, 2026 03:49am

Agriculture and Allied

Soaring costs prompt French farmers to reconsider sowings

PARIS: Some French farmers are planning to switch sowings from maize to sunflower, which requires less fertiliser...

Published 27 Mar, 2026 08:37am

Agriculture and Allied

‘Federal govt is planning to procure 6.5m tons of wheat’

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to procure 6.5 million tons of wheat to ensure food security in the...

Published 27 Mar, 2026 07:51am

Agriculture and Allied

CM’s vision steering agri modernisation in Punjab

LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, agriculture was being transformed thr-ough...

Published 18 Mar, 2026 04:46am

Agriculture and Allied

Aggregation, value addition key to unlocking agribusiness export potential

HYDERABAD: Engineers, agribusiness experts, and entrepreneurs are increasingly collaborating to develop innovative...

Published 16 Mar, 2026 04:51am

Cotton & Textile

Early cotton cultivation: TAC presents fortnightly recommendations for growers

LAHORE: The second Cotton Advisory meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was held on Thursday at the...

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:29am

Agriculture and Allied

Citrus Revival Programme: Punjab govt decides to expedite establishment of 11 screen houses

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to expedite the establishment of 11 screen houses — eight in Sargodha and...

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:52am

Agriculture and Allied

Use of mango-protection bag likely to hit 10m mark

ISLAMABAD: The use of the mango bag is likely to hit nearly 10 million in 2026 as export prices jump around 70...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Agriculture and Allied

Growers urge cooperative farming to boost agriculture, food security

Govt must form fully-fledged mechanism for cooperative farming, including soft loans and support to small farmers, they say

Published 20 Feb, 2026 10:10pm

Agriculture and Allied

Mango sector urged to adopt IPM, climate-smart practices

LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar on “Mango Pet Management” observed that without modern production techniques,...

Published 19 Feb, 2026 04:34am

Cotton & Textile

First Cotton Advisory meeting held in Multan: Farmers urged to apply ‘balanced’ fertilizers

LAHORE: The first Cotton Advisory meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee was held at the Central Cotton ...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 07:34am

Agriculture and Allied

Rabi 2025–26: Meeting assesses status of wheat crop

KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah, presided over a high-level meeting of the Agriculture Department to...

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 06:55am

Agriculture and Allied

Farmers term net-metering policy ‘economic killing’

LAHORE: The General Council of Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP), with participation from representatives of all four...

Published 12 Feb, 2026 04:44am

Companies

ZTBL disbursing Rs60bn under dairy financing

ISLAMABAD: The government has prioritised investment in the olive and dairy sectors, and Zarai Taraqiati Bank ...

Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:41am

Agriculture and Allied

Balochistan farmers: Askari Bank to extend loan on zero percent mark-up

ISLAMABAD: Askari Bank Limited has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Green Corporate Initiative (GCI)...

Published 31 Jan, 2026 04:59am

Agriculture and Allied

Boosting agri exports: Dar briefed

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Wednesday to...

Updated 29 Jan, 2026 06:41am

Agriculture and Allied

Sindh exceeds federal wheat cultivation target for 2025-26

HYDERABAD: The Director General of Agriculture Extension Department Sindh has clarified facts regarding a news item...

Updated 29 Jan, 2026 06:38am

Agriculture and Allied

Counterfeit, adulterated pesticides serious problem: CCP

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has expressed serious concern that the presence of...

Published 27 Jan, 2026 06:58am

Agriculture and Allied

SCA demands govt fix sugarcane price at Rs600/maund

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture has declared sugar mill owners to be a mafia that economically exploits...

Updated 26 Jan, 2026 07:11am

Agriculture and Allied

‘Punjab govt committed to promote modern agri machinery’

LAHORE: The Punjab government is fully committed to promoting modern agricultural machinery across the province,...

Updated 24 Jan, 2026 06:53am

Agriculture and Allied

Sindh govt not to purchase seeds from private sector

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided that instead of purchasing agricultural seeds from the private sector, it...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:05am

Agriculture and Allied

‘Agriculture Lab on Wheels’ to provide services at farmers’ doorsteps

LAHORE: On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provincial government has decided to...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:38am

Agriculture and Allied

Govt allows kinnow, potato exports following CM Punjab’s efforts

LAHORE: Owing to the special efforts of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the federal government has...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab potato surplus: farmers urge early export policy

LAHORE: Export arrangements should be finalised at the earliest to absorb Punjab’s surplus potato crop which is at...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab seeks freight relief to boost potato, kinnow exports

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approached the federal government to seek a reduction in freight charges for the...

Published 13 Jan, 2026 08:43am

Agriculture and Allied

Sugar output crosses 1.7MMT mark in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab has produced more than 1.712 million metric tonnes of sugar so far during the ongoing crushing...

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 07:32am

Industry

15,000 metric tons of wheat released to mills: DG

LAHORE: Dispelling the impression of any disruption in the supply of flour across Punjab, Director General Food...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:47am

Agriculture and Allied

Country faces most difficult agricultural year in 2025

LAHORE: Farmers’ organisations have described 2025 as one of the most difficult years for Pakistan’s agriculture...

Published 01 Jan, 2026 08:01am

Agriculture and Allied

‘PAMRA implementing reforms to digitalise agri markets’

LAHORE: The Punjab Agricultural Marketing Regulatory Authority (PAMRA) is implementing comprehensive reforms to...

Published 01 Jan, 2026 07:42am

Agriculture and Allied

Rabi season 2025-26: Over 91pc of wheat sowing target achieved

ISLAMABAD: More than 91 percent of the national wheat sowing target for the Rabi season 2025–26 has been achieved,...

Published 01 Jan, 2026 06:17am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab launches country’s largest tractor scheme

LAHORE: Under the vision of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and the initiatives of...

Published 31 Dec, 2025 05:54am

Agriculture and Allied

‘Agricultural revolution underway in Punjab’

LAHORE: With record initiatives aimed at empowering farmers and freeing them from exploitative middlemen, an...

Published 30 Dec, 2025 07:48am

Agriculture and Allied

30pc of agri land affected by salinity, sodicity: experts

LAHORE: Pakistan is facing an escalating salinity and water-logging crisis that poses a serious threat to...

Published 29 Dec, 2025 07:30am

Industry

Transparency in wheat subsidy system imperative: Saleem Memon

HYDERABAD: Muhammad Saleem Memon, President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI),...

Published 26 Dec, 2025 08:04am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab to promote hydroponics farming for year-round tomatoes

LAHORE: The Punjab government is paying attention to promote modern technology in the province to ensure...

Published 24 Dec, 2025 06:21am

Agriculture and Allied

KP agri dept, FACE join hands for agri research

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agriculture Department and the Food Security and Agriculture Center of Excellence...

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:47am

Agriculture and Allied

Fake and low-quality pesticides plague Punjab, Sindh, finds CCP report

Pakistan has no local pesticide manufacturing and relies entirely on imports

Published 20 Dec, 2025 03:11pm

Agriculture and Allied

‘Punjab invested Rs35bn in agri mechanisation in last two years’

LAHORE: The Punjab government is generously allocating resources to transform agriculture in the province and a...

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 07:25am

Money & Banking

IFC, Fatima Fertilizer announce $60mn renewable liquidity facility to support Pakistan’s agriculture

The new facility allows the company to import essential materials and run at full capacity

Published 18 Dec, 2025 12:17pm

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab exceeds wheat-sowing target by 200,000 acres

LAHORE: Farmers in the province have brought 16.7 million acres of land under wheat sowing against a target of 16.5...

Published 17 Dec, 2025 07:17am

Agriculture and Allied

Minister for increase in wheat cultivation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Monday urged an increase...

Published 16 Dec, 2025 06:04am

Agriculture and Allied

Agri and livestock sectors: MNFS&R urged to ensure effective federal-provinces coordination

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Monday urged the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) to...

Updated 16 Dec, 2025 08:38am

Industry

Nepra approves flat Rs22.98 rate for industrial, agricultural electricity consumers

In October 2025, PM Shehbaz Sharif announced that industries and agricultural sector would be provided additional electricity at subsidised rates over next three years

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 11:00pm

Agriculture and Allied

Pakistan, AJK, G-B: ZTBL disburses over Rs234bn loans to farmers within three years

ISLAMABAD: The Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) disbursed loans of over 234 billion rupees to farmers across...

Published 06 Dec, 2025 05:48am

Agriculture and Allied

Rabi crops: PMD warns below-normal rainfall may hinder early growth

KARACHI: Pakistan is likely to face a drier-than-usual start to the winter season along with above-normal...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am

Agriculture and Allied

Farmers warn of looming agricultural collapse

LAHORE: Farmers’ representatives on Tuesday accused the government of failing to protect growers from ...

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:59am

Agriculture and Allied

5,000 super seeders provided to farmers on subsidy: minister

‘All resources being utilized to achieve wheat cultivation target’

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 12:45pm

Agriculture and Allied

‘Govt taking steps for agri, livestock uplift’

FAISALABAD: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani has said that tangible research...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:45am

Commodities

Use of certified wheat seed up by more than 2pc

LAHORE: Use of certified wheat seed for the current sowing season has increased by over 25 percent leading the hopes...

Updated 30 Nov, 2025 07:06am

Agriculture and Allied

JICA arranges 3-day Farmers Training Programme at NARC

ISLAMABAD: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Pakistan, arranged a three-day Farmers Training...

Published 28 Nov, 2025 07:41am

Agriculture and Allied

SAPM for documentation of agricultural sector

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan has stressed the need for documentation of ...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:34am

Commodities

TCP issues tender to buy 100,000mt of rice

HAMBURG: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), Pakistan’s state agency, has issued a tender to purchase...

Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:54am

Agriculture and Allied

Rawalpindi farmers: High-power green tractors distributed

RAWALPINDI: The Agriculture Department (Extension) Rawalpindi, distributed high-power green tractors to farmers in a...

Published 24 Nov, 2025 05:21am

Agriculture and Allied

China to set up agricultural machinery plants in Punjab

LAHORE: A high-level Chinese delegation visiting Punjab on the invitation of Punjab agriculture minister has...

Published 22 Nov, 2025 06:53am

Agriculture and Allied

NA panel for steps aimed at safeguarding rice exports

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research recommended that the...

Published 21 Nov, 2025 05:36am

Commodities

‘Supply & demand of sugar stable across Punjab’

LAHORE: Punjab currently holds 11,937 metric tons of sugar in stock. As sugarcane crushing season has begun on...

Published 19 Nov, 2025 07:45am

Commodities

Delay in GM maize approval threatens food security?

LAHORE: CropLife Pakistan has warned that continued delays in approving Genetically Modified (GM) maize hybrids ...

Published 18 Nov, 2025 06:05am

Agriculture and Allied

Farmers advised to complete wheat sowing by 20th

MULTAN: The Agriculture Department has advised farmers to ensure wheat cultivation is completed by November 20 to...

Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:02am

Commodities

Govt offered to procure 0.8m tons of wheat from Passco to help stabilise prices

LAHORE: The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has offered the federal government to procure 0.8 million tons ...

Published 14 Nov, 2025 06:12am

Companies

Fatima Fertilizer hosts Sarsabz Kissan Convention in Multan

LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer, in collaboration with the Govt Agriculture Department and local Govt, organized the...

Published 11 Nov, 2025 07:38am

Agriculture and Allied

Electrochemical analysis: a way to make pesticides safer?

Scientists developing new enzyme-based, nanomaterial enhanced sensors that can detect even minute traces of harmful chemicals

Published 08 Nov, 2025 04:19pm

Agriculture and Allied

SAU, Dalda Foundation sign MoU to expand oil palm research

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, and the Dalda Foundation have signed a Memorandum of...

Published 29 Oct, 2025 06:55am

Agriculture and Allied

Rs30bn mechanisation programme launched: Chinese agri high-tech set to transform Punjab’s farmlands

LAHORE: Chinese high-tech agricultural machinery is all set to transform Punjab with the Rs 30 billion mechanization...

Published 27 Oct, 2025 06:17am

Industry

Inter-provincial transportation of wheat seeds": SAP urges Punjab govt to stop creating obstacles

LAHORE: The Seed Association of Pakistan (SAP) has issued an urgent appeal to the Punjab government to cease ...

Published 22 Oct, 2025 06:02am

Agriculture and Allied

Wheat cultivation: Rs55.9bn to be spent on farmers: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said...

Published 18 Oct, 2025 06:00am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab, China sign various MoUs to modernise agri sector

LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Chinese...

Published 18 Oct, 2025 06:00am

Companies

Punjab Agri Dept, Piesat Information Tech Co sign MoU

LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Piesat Information...

Published 16 Oct, 2025 06:21am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab, China to form joint group for agri machinery collaboration

LAHORE: The China Agriculture Machinery Distribution Association (CAMDA) and the Punjab government have agreed to...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 05:55am

Agriculture and Allied

Collateral-free loans: SBP launches ‘NSFSI’ for small farmers

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a fully digital platform, “National Subsistence Farmers...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 05:55am

Agriculture and Allied

Farmers to get 400,000 packets of vegetable seeds

LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched an initiative to distribute 400,000 packets of vegetable seeds free of...

Published 12 Oct, 2025 07:27am

Agriculture and Allied

Govt committed to boosting citrus exports through value addition, says Jam

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Saturday underscored the government’s strong commitment to improving...

Published 11 Oct, 2025 12:21pm

Agriculture and Allied

Sindh govt approves wheat release policy

KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet has approved releasing 1.265 million metric tons of wheat to flour mills and Chakkies at...

Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:58am

Agriculture and Allied

Experts urge innovation policy reforms for agriculture future

LAHORE: Speakers at a workshop were of the consensus that Pakistan’s agricultural future hinges on embracing...

Published 28 Sep, 2025 06:17am

Agriculture and Allied

Pakistan floods batter fields, factories and fiscal plans

KARACHI/ ISLAMABAD: Massive floods in Pakistan have struck both the rural heartland and industrial centres for the...

Published 23 Sep, 2025 09:59am

Agriculture and Allied

Chinese explore investment prospects in Punjab’s agri sector

LAHORE: A high-level 20-member Chinese delegation, led by Yuan Jianmin and accompanied by Director General Green...

Published 30 Aug, 2025 06:00am

Agriculture and Allied

State vs private land: where should corporate farming take place?

Progressive farmers in Pakistan believe corporate farming can benefit the country and increase the value of private...

Published 26 Aug, 2025 11:21am

Agriculture and Allied

Pakistan’s challenges make it the perfect ground for agri-tech innovation: Agrilift CEO

Pakistan faces nearly every agricultural challenge under the sun. But it is the ideal proving ground to build a robust solution, says Jawwad Hasan

Published 20 Aug, 2025 12:51pm

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab to provide DAP fertilizer subsidy to small farmers

LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering providing a subsidy of Rs 3,000 per bag of DAP fertilizer to farmers...

Published 29 Jul, 2025 07:30am

Agriculture and Allied

‘Cruel initiative’: Farmers call for end to 45% agricultural income tax

Sindh Chamber of Agriculture says govt gives businesses privileges like special industrial zones but not farmers

Published 25 Jul, 2025 02:27pm

Agriculture and Allied

Rain reimagined: could monsoons be the answer to Pakistan’s water problems?

It is estimated that more than 29 million acre feet of rainwater goes unused annually - enough to meet the drinking and household needs of every Pakistani for a year

Published 16 Jul, 2025 02:32pm

Agriculture and Allied

Stakeholders urge global promotion of Sindhri Mango, emphasise IP rights and R&D

KARACHI: Exporters, importers, progressive farmers, and officials have pleaded for promoting Sindhri Mango at...

Published 10 Jul, 2025 09:22pm

Agriculture and Allied

PAD to distribute 10,000 subsidised tractors to farmers

LAHORE: The Punjab agriculture department is all set to invite applications for second phase of the green tractor...

Published 10 Jul, 2025 07:45am

Taxes

Sindh endorses agriculture income tax rules

KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah here Tuesday endorsed Sindh...

Published 09 Jul, 2025 06:21am

Agriculture and Allied

Budget boosts agri loans, but growth uncertainty remains

LAHORE: While the budget 2025 continues to present agriculture as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy - ...

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 07:24am

Agriculture and Allied

Pakistan agri sector misses growth target in FY25

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s agriculture sector has missed its growth target for the outgoing fiscal year, expanding by...

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:47am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab to complete distribution of 5,000 super seeders

LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to complete the distribution of 5,000 super seeders soon across rice-growing...

Published 06 Jun, 2025 05:47am

Industry

Agri sector witnesses dramatic slowdown: PKIC

ISLAMABAD: The country’s agriculture sector has witnessed a dramatic slowdown, with growth dropping to 0.56 ...

Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:44am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab, UK to collaborate on farming and livestock reforms

LAHORE: The Punjab government and the British High Commission have agreed to work together on supporting farmers,...

Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am

Agriculture and Allied

Zinc wheat variety covers 42pc of cropping area

KARACHI: Pakistan’s widespread cultivation of the drought-tolerant, bio-fortified zinc wheat variety, Akbar-2019,...

Published 19 May, 2025 06:15am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab Seed Corporation becomes Member of Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance

LAHORE: Punjab Seed Corporation (PSC) has been selected as a member of the Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA),...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:15am

Agriculture and Allied

Rabi, Kharif crop seasons: ‘Export of surplus urea fertilizer only after assessing requirements’

ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research on Wednesday said that the decision to export surplus...

Updated 08 May, 2025 07:11am

Cotton & Textile

Kharif season: All set to meet cotton seed demand

ISLAMABAD: The country is set to meet its cotton seed demand for the upcoming Kharif season (2025-26), with over...

Published 07 May, 2025 07:12am

Agriculture and Allied

SCA concerned over prevailing water shortage

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture (SCA) has expressed grave concern over the prevailing water shortage,...

Published 05 May, 2025 06:14am

Agriculture and Allied

1,000 agricultural graduates to China: first batch to depart on April 16

The first batch containing 300 agricultural graduates under a govt-funded international training programme will...

Published 14 Apr, 2025 08:57pm

Agriculture and Allied

Livestock card loans: Punjab govt sets deadline for repayment

LAHORE: The Punjab government has set May 16 as the final date for repayment of livestock card loans, with farmers...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:55am

Agriculture and Allied

SBP BSC & Bank of Punjab join hands for Agri Kissan Mela

LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (BSC) Lahore in collaboration with Bank of Punjab (BOP) successfully organized ...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am

Agriculture and Allied

No regulatory standards: NSDRA board orders closure of 392 seed cos

ISLAMABAD: The National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority (NSDRA) board of governors has ordered the closure...

Published 28 Mar, 2025 05:35am

Agriculture and Allied

Peru to spend $24bn on irrigation to expand farmlands

LIMA: Peruvian Agriculture Minister Angel Manero on Monday announced some $24 billion in largely public-private...

Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:22am

Agriculture and Allied

Wheat procurement policy to be unveiled prior to start of harvesting: minister

LAHORE Opposition member Waqas Mann on Thursday raised concerns over the Punjab government’s delay in announcing...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:23am

Agriculture and Allied

Karandaaz Pakistan launches digital financing for agri challenge

KARACHI: To improve financial access for Pakistan’s smallholder farmers, Karandaaz Pakistan, an impact investment...

Published 20 Mar, 2025 07:29am

Industry

PBF urges govt to announce wheat support price

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the government to announce a support price for wheat for the...

Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:42am

Industry

Pakistan’s proposed agrochemical ban sparks industry concerns

LAHORE: The federal government’s proposed ban on 12 key agrochemical Active Ingredients (AIs) has sparked concerns...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 06:47am

Agriculture and Allied

Import of raw sugar on growers, economy: Depts ordered to carry out study for implications

ISLAMABAD: A special committee on import of raw sugar on Wednesday directed the concerned departments to carry out...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 06:35am

Industry

CropLife concerned over proposed delegation of seed inspector’s powers to agri extension dept

LAHORE: CropLife Pakistan Association has expressed serious concerns over the proposed delegation of seed inspector...

Published 09 Mar, 2025 05:58am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab launches Rs1.2bn citrus restoration initiative

LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a citrus restoration initiative worth Rs1.2 billion to establish...

Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am

Industry

Ban on early sowing of rice: Agriculture Republic highlights loopholes in seed companies’ role

LAHORE: Welcoming the Punjab’s move to ban early sowing of rice nurseries or having two crops a season, the...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:27am

Agriculture and Allied

25 types of agri machinery will be available on rent: Minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a significant initiative under the chief minister’s high-tech ...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:13am

Cotton & Textile

Farmers cultivating early cotton will receive Rs25,000 as support

LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced on Thursday that the farmers cultivating...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:01am

Agriculture and Allied

Different crops: Punjab Seed Council approves 16 new varieties

LAHORE: The Punjab Seed Council (PSC) on Tuesday approved 16 new varieties of different crops. The newly approved...

Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am

Commodities

Review meeting on wheat situation held

LAHORE: A review meeting on the current wheat situation, considering the recent weather conditions, was held at...

Published 22 Feb, 2025 06:31am

Agriculture and Allied

Rainfall will have positive impact on crops

LAHORE: Farmers have welcomed the Thursday rain, saying that it will not only end the long dry spell experienced by...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:37am

Industry

Minister underscores need for steps aimed at boosting agri output

KARACHI: Sindh’s Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Baksh Khan Mahar said that there is need to take bold steps...

Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:50am

Agriculture and Allied

Experts urge action as climate change threatens wheat production

HYDERABAD: Experts from academic, agricultural, and research institutions in Sindh have emphasized that climate...

Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am

Business & Economy

Taxation measure: reluctant Sindh approves Agricultural Income Tax Bill 2025

Livestock sector, however, remains excluded from agri income tax

Updated 03 Feb, 2025 11:14pm

Agriculture and Allied

China’s BGI Group to invest in rice & corn cultivation

LAHORE: The Chinese company BGI Group has offered a pilot project for rice and corn cultivation in Punjab along with...

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 08:13am

Commodities

Pakistan drought dents winter harvest

LAHORE: A winter drought is ravaging crops in Pakistan’s breadbasket, farmers said Thursday, with the region parched...

Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:12pm

Industry

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to explore new avenues in agriculture, technology

Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to explore new avenues for partnership under the Strategic Economic Framework (SEF),...

Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:03pm

Agriculture and Allied

Crucial role of livestock in economy highlighted

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) Rana Tanveer Hussain highlighted the...

Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:44am

Agriculture and Allied

Grand National Olive Gala inaugurated

ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer Hussain inaugurated the Grand...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:12am

Agriculture and Allied

Sufficient fertiliser stock available

ISLAMABAD: A high-level Cabinet Committee has observed on Friday that there are sufficient and stable stocks of...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab allocates Rs1.5bn for revival of kinnow orchards

LAHORE: The Punjab government has earmarked Rs1.5 billion for revitalizing kinnow orchards covering 317,000 acres...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:37am

Agriculture and Allied

Post-harvest losses in country up to 40pc, says ADB

ISLAMABAD: Post-harvest losses in Pakistan are estimated at 20 to 40 percent for various crops, due to lack of...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:20am

Agriculture and Allied

Key factors behind wheat production boost highlighted

FAISALABAD: Adoption of modern agricultural practices, timely sowing, usage of certified seeds, balanced ...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am

Agriculture and Allied

Lower market price may hit wheat yield in next Rabi season

ISLAMABAD: The initial forecast indicates that the production of wheat is expected to decline in the next Rabi ...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Agriculture and Allied

Faisalabad wheat cultivation target set at 1.8m acres

LAHORE: The Punjab government has set the target for wheat cultivation in Faisalabad at 1.8 million acres and all...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Agriculture and Allied

Minister, US CG discuss agricultural development

LAHORE: Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, the Minister for Agriculture & Livestock Punjab, held a meeting with US...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:12am

Agriculture and Allied

Global Fertilizer Day: ‘Crop yields can be elevated to global averages’

KARACHI Pakistan’s crop yields can be elevated to global averages through product innovation and the integration ...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:07am

Agriculture and Allied

Use of tech can benefit farmers, enhance food security: experts

KARACHI: Pakistan’s crop yields can be elevated to global averages through product innovation and the integration...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:50am

Agriculture and Allied

Farmer bodies assail govt for allowing ‘unlimited’ wheat import

LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee and Sawera Foundation held a seminar and demonstration on Monday...

Published 22 Oct, 2024 07:44am

Agriculture and Allied

‘Tomato cultivated on 1600 acres of land in Punjab’

LAHORE: Tomatoes have been cultivated on 1600 acres of land in the province out of the target of 2000 acres set ...

Published 17 Oct, 2024 06:34am

Agriculture and Allied

Maryam to launch activation of ‘Kissan Card’ on 15th

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif will formally launch the activation of the “Kissan Card” on...

Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am

Agriculture and Allied

Agri sector has huge potential to ensure food security: Governor

FAISALABAD: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Tuesday said that the agriculture sector had witnessed 6.6%...

Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:54am

Agriculture and Allied

Agri sector: Punjab govt to leverage Australia's expertise: Minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government is looking to leverage Australia's expertise in agriculture and livestock to enhance...

Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am

Agriculture and Allied

Russia and Pakistan: Two agriculture companies sign barter trade deal

MOSCOW: Two agriculture companies from Russia and Pakistan have signed barter deals to trade chickpeas and lentils...

Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am

Agriculture and Allied

Sale of substandard seeds: Body will finalise its report within next 10 days

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) on Wednesday informed a parliamentary...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:40am

Industry

US, Pakistan discuss establishing commodities market to boost agri sector

Finance minister, in meeting with US official, welcomes initiative and highlights role of agriculture in Pakistan’s economy

Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:46pm

Agriculture and Allied

Need stressed for bringing tech solutions to agri sector

KARACHI: Speakers stressed adopting technological solutions in the agriculture sector to increase the yields of...

Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am

Agriculture and Allied

PARC, KOPIA to produce aeroponic potato seeds

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:21am

Agriculture and Allied

CM Livestock Card: Punjab govt to enable 80,000 farmers soon thru cash digital framework: minister

LAHORE: “The Punjab government will soon enable 80,000 livestock farmers to easily purchase fodder, silage and...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:28am

Agriculture and Allied

PFA & PCJCCI, Ecommerce Pvt Ltd collaborates

LAHORE: Punjab Food Authority (PFA) collaborated with Ecommerce Pvt Ltd and Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:47am

Agriculture and Allied

Agri research: Senate body concerned at ‘insufficient’ allocation

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security & Research expressed concern that only 0.12...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:49am

Agriculture and Allied

NESPAK services will be acquired to facilitate paddy growers

LAHORE: The Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo on Thursday directed the provincial agriculture...

Published 19 Jul, 2024 06:19am

Agriculture and Allied

Workshop on capacity building held for agri inputs dealers

PESHAWAR: The USAID’s Economic Recovery and Development Activity (ERDA) organised a one-day workshop for the...

Published 15 Jul, 2024 06:25am

Agriculture and Allied

Climate-resilient agri practices: PFVA signs MoU with CVF-V20 to boost co-op

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA) and the...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:52am

Agriculture and Allied

Cultivation in palm oil sector to cut edible oil imports

HYDERABAD: In a groundbreaking development, Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tando Jam, has successfully ...

Published 29 Jun, 2024 06:40am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab govt will provide Rs10bn loans to farmers: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Thursday announced that the...

Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:41am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab proposes Rs9bn for livestock, dairy development projects

LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed a sum of over Rs 9 billion for livestock and dairy development projects...

Published 15 Jun, 2024 06:57am

Agriculture and Allied

BF leader urges govt to allow export of wheat products

PESHAWAR: Businessman Forum leader and former Senator Ilyas Ahmad Bilour urged the government to allow export of...

Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am

Agriculture and Allied

'US cos ready to introduce advance tech in Punjab'

LAHORE: US Consul General to Lahore Kristin K. Hawkins said on Thursday to modernize Punjab's agriculture sector,...

Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am

Agriculture and Allied

Govt unable to buy wheat in current situation: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin stated on Monday that the government is unable to purchase wheat in the...

Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am

Commodities

Wheat crisis: PM suspends PASSCO higher-ups

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered the suspension of the Managing Director and General Manager...

Updated 13 May, 2024 11:12pm

Agriculture and Allied

Jul-Mar period: Rice exports hit historic high of $3bn

KARACHI: The country’s rice exports, breaking all previous records, have earned all-time high of $3 billion during...

Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am

Commodities

Finance Division dismisses 'misleading' assertions on wheat procurement targets

The Finance Division dismissed media reports suggesting that the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has “delayed...

Updated 06 Apr, 2024 09:16pm

Agriculture and Allied

SAU VC highlights role of rice as crucial staple food in global agri landscape

HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), emphasized the pivotal role of ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Industry

Minister for increased focus on technological needs of small-scale farmers

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Dr Kausar Abdullah Malik has ...

Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am

Commodities

Heat along the Red Sea: Pakistan’s exporters fret over shipments to EU, US

Freight charges more than double as Houthis threat forces ships to take longer route

Published 18 Jan, 2024 08:30am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab Agri Strategic Plan (2024-34): recommendations submitted

LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Strategic Plan (2024-34) recommendations were submitted in the third meeting of the plan...

Published 17 Jan, 2024 06:02am

Commodities

India has no plans to import wheat for now

NEW DELHI: India does not plan to import wheat and its farmers are likely to harvest a bumper crop that will boost...

Updated 15 Jan, 2024 10:17pm

Agriculture and Allied

Agri neglect termed major reason behind economic woes

HYDERABAD: The two-day International Humanitarian Technology Conference hosted by Sindh Agriculture University has...

Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am

Commodities

Pakistan gets no offers in 110,000 T wheat tender

HAMBURG: No price offers were believed to have been submitted in a tender from Pakistan on Wednesday to purchase...

Published 27 Dec, 2023 02:03pm

Money & Banking

SBP chief urges banks to increase presence in agriculture sector

Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad urged banks to ensure easy, timely and hassle-free access of...

Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:14pm

Money & Banking

Supporting agriculture sector: SBP greenlights HBL’s Zarai Services

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted its approval to Habib Bank Limited (HBL) for the incorporation of ‘HBL...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 05:36pm

Agriculture and Allied

PKI upset over procurement of sugar at higher price

LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has expressed utter shock over procurement of sugar at a higher price of...

Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am

Industry

‘Pakistan needs to invite all reputable multinational seed cos’

LAHORE: Pakistan needs to invite all the reputable multinational seed companies with cutting-edge technologies and a...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 07:14am

Agriculture and Allied

Onion crop protection: PHDEC organises seminar to address fungal and bacterial threats

TANDO ALLAH YAR: In response to the alarming decline of onion crops in regions including Tando Allah Yar and ...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:32am

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: Erosion in PKR value one of reasons behind rise in cotton prices

KARACHI: The rate of cotton witnessed an increase of Rs 2,500 per maund. The spot rate increased by Rs1800 per ...

Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am

Cotton & Textile

‘The current year is the year of revival of cotton’: Sahoo

LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture, Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has said that the current year is “the year of revival of...

Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am

Commodities

SCA demands Rs450 per maund sugarcane rate

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture (SCA), a farmers’ lobbying group, on Sunday demanded at least Rs450 ...

Published 28 Aug, 2023 06:27am

Agriculture and Allied

Effective strategies sought to address agri sector’s vulnerabilities

ISLAMABAD: Agriculture experts Friday called for effective strategies and policies to address the vulnerabilities of...

Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:13am

Agriculture and Allied

Changing climate conditions: Hi-tech hybrid seeds play a vital role in overcoming challenges: PHHSA chief

LAHORE: Pakistan Hi-Tech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Chairman Shahzad Ali Malik on Thursday said use of hi-tech...

Published 25 Aug, 2023 06:34am

Commodities

Experts for developing ‘Plant Breeders’ Forum’

HYDERABAD: The participants of the two-day seminar on seed have emphasized that a Plant Breeders’ Forum should be...

Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am

Commodities

PSC approves eight new seeds of different crops

LAHORE: The Punjab Seed Council (PSC) on Friday approved eight new seeds of different crops for general cultivation...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:26am

Agriculture and Allied

Agri financing hits record Rs1.78trn in FY23

KARACHI: With a 25 percent impressive growth, the financial institutions disbursed all-time high Rs 1.776 trillion...

Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:35am

Agriculture and Allied

Applications of sugar mill owners: LHC restrains cane commissioner from taking decision

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday restrained the Punjab cane commissioner from taking final decision on the...

Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am

Cotton & Textile

Punjab govt urged to help increase per acre yield of cotton crop

LAHORE: Agriculture Republic, an agricultural think tank, has called upon the Punjab government to invest in the...

Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am

Industry

PHDEC conducts webinar titled ‘Good Agricultural Practices of Tomato’

KARACHI: Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC) conducted the webinar on the ‘Good...

Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am

Money & Banking

Pakistan’s agriculture sector: HBL Zarai Services Limited to be incorporated

The board of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), one of the country’s largest banks, has approved the incorporation of ‘HBL...

Published 27 Jul, 2023 05:52pm

Energy

PM Shehbaz expects ‘positive results amid improved energy and agri production’

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated the country has managed to avert a ‘sovereign default’ while...

Updated 25 Jul, 2023 06:12pm

Money & Banking

For Pakistan’s agriculture sector: HBL to establish subsidiary

Habib Bank Limited (HBL), one of the country’s largest banks, said that it intends to establish a subsidiary to...

Updated 19 Jul, 2023 07:43pm

Agriculture and Allied

Experts for launching corporate, cooperative farming simultaneously

LAHORE: Agri-business experts have proposed the government launch both corporate and cooperative farming...

Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am

Agriculture and Allied

Agriculture sector: Deepening Pak-China collaboration to have transformative impact: PARC chairman

ISLAMABAD: A delegation, led by Wu Yuelang, Department of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, China visited the...

Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am

Agriculture and Allied

Farmers urged to switch to intercrop cultivation

LAHORE: Chairman Rice Research and Development Board Punjab Shahzad Ali Malik Sunday stressed the urgent for...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:04am

Agriculture and Allied

Use of fertiliser: KIP chief advocates ‘balanced’ approach

LAHORE: Balanced use of fertilizer is a prerequisite to ensure enhanced per acre yield of crops, especially cotton,...

Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:15am

Agriculture and Allied

Agriculture sector: Treasury calls for introducing more incentives

ISLAMABAD: The treasury lawmakers in the National Assembly on Thursday called for introducing more incentives in the...

Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am

Agriculture and Allied

Unprecedented floods wreak havoc on Pakistan’s agri sector: Economic Survey 2022-23

Unprecedented floods last year wreaked havoc on Pakistan’s agriculture sector, revealed the Economic Survey 2022-23...

Published 08 Jun, 2023 09:27pm

Agriculture and Allied

Pro-agriculture budget expected by brokerage house

Given the increased strain on the import bill in recent times, the government is expected to prioritise the...

Published 06 Jun, 2023 03:55pm

Agriculture and Allied

‘Pakistan losing $1bn due to supply-chain, storage problems of just three crops’

Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC) Strategy Advisor Kazim Saeed has said that the country loses $1 billion on an...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 09:18pm

Companies

Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim shuts down DAP plant amid economic downturn

Company says urea plant operating normally

Updated 22 Dec, 2022 04:42pm

Commodities

Pakistan still considering offers in 500,000 tonne wheat tender

HAMBURG: Pakistan is still considering price offers in its tender to buy 500,000 tonnes of wheat which closed last...

Published 05 Dec, 2022 12:43pm

Cotton

Cotton arrival falls 40% year-on-year

Declines to 4.281 million bales as of December 1, 2022

Updated 05 Dec, 2022 10:22pm

Agriculture and Allied

Sufficient stocks of sugar available in Pakistan, Finance Division told

The country has sufficient stocks of sugar available, the Finance Division was informed in a meeting on Monday....

Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:44pm

Agriculture and Allied

US to support Pakistan through Global Fertilizer Challenge

Through this initiative, US will help farmers use fertiliser more efficiently and maximise production

Published 17 Nov, 2022 04:02pm

Agriculture and Allied

DAP makers agree to slash price: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Fertiliser manufacturers have agreed to consider significant reduction in price of DAP, said Finance...

Updated 28 Oct, 2022 11:39am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 22	278.11
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 22	277.91
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 22	163.06
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 22	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 22	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 22	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 22	3.59

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 22	7,498.96
India Sensex / Jul 22	76,755.05
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
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 23	66,424.44
Hang Seng / Jul 23	25,202.85

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 22	87.96
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 22	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 22	371,944
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 22	4,138.06
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 22	80.86
Petrol/Litre / Jul 23	320.73
Diesel/Litre / Jul 23	367.21

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Jul 23 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	26.60 ▲ 2.42 (10.01%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 23 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	58.69 ▲ 5.34 (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%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jul 23 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	132 ▲ 12 (10%)
Sally Textile / Jul 23 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	17.74 ▲ 1.61 (9.98%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jul 23 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	54.75 ▲ 4.8 (9.61%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 23 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	505 ▲ 43.76 (9.49%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 23 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	155.60 ▲ 12.41 (8.67%)

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%)
S.G.Power / Jul 23 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	64.40 ▼ -7.15 (-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)	271 ▼ -25.43 (-8.58%)
JS Investments / Jul 23 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	41.60 ▼ -3.77 (-8.31%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 23 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	55 ▼ -3.47 (-5.93%)
Reliance Weaving / Jul 23 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	165.12 ▼ -9.53 (-5.46%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jul 23 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	5.05 ▼ -0.26 (-4.9%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	13,779,223 ▲ 0.22
Pak Refinery / Jul 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	11,606,457 ▲ 1.29
Dewan Cement / Jul 23 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	10,602,310 ▲ 0.29
TPL Properties / Jul 23 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	6,005,328 ▲ 0.01
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	5,867,048 ▲ 0
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	4,830,366 ▼ -0.03
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 23 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	4,424,539 ▲ 0.14
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 23 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	3,964,113 ▼ -0.41
Sui South Gas / Jul 23 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	2,403,375 ▼ -0.28
Lotte Chemical / Jul 23 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	2,320,396 ▲ 0.51