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Tesu tree's medicinal features
Cotton

Tesu tree's medicinal features

Butea Monosperma (Kintz) is the Latin name of a moderate size tree that grows to a height of 12-15 Meters and belongs to the pea Family. In popular English it is called as the "Flame of the forest". In Urdu it is called "Dhak" and because of it fresh or d
Published 16 Jan, 2016 12:00am
IPR releases 'fact-sheet' on IMF statements
Cotton

IPR releases 'fact-sheet' on IMF statements

The Institute of Policy Reforms on Friday released a fact-sheet on false statements made by the International Monetary Funds. The fact-sheet follows an IMF staff report on the "ninth review of the extended fund facility to Pakistan" was released a few day
Published 16 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Cotton prices retain firm posture
Cotton

Cotton prices retain firm posture

Despite somewhat subdued prices on the global cotton markets, domestic lint prices were firm to tight because during the current season in Pakistan (August 2015 / July 2016), the crop has suffered a huge shortfall of about five million bales (155 Kgs). No
Published 15 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Cotton prices retain firm posture
Cotton

Cotton prices retain firm posture

Despite somewhat subdued prices on the global cotton markets, domestic lint prices were firm to tight because during the current season in Pakistan (August 2015 / July 2016), the crop has suffered a huge shortfall of about five million bales (155 Kgs). No
Published 15 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Prices stable on hopes of better outcome of Heimtextil
Cotton

Prices stable on hopes of better outcome of Heimtextil

Rates stabilised on the cotton market on Thursday as traders were expecting big orders from other countries, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5,400, dealers said. In Sindh, prices of seed cotton were at Rs 2000 and Rs 3000 and in t
Published 15 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Oil cake market rates
Cotton

Oil cake market rates

Both the deliveries were unchanged on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The January vaida was closed at Rs 2150.90 and it showed no change in the morning session, they said. The March contract ende
Published 15 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Daily trading report of PMEX
Exchange

Daily trading report of PMEX

On Wednesday, at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), value traded was PKR 3,256 million. The number of lots traded was 11.45 million. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,515 level. Major business was contributed by gold amounting to PKR 2,439 million follow
Published 15 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Laen business on grain market
Cotton

Laen business on grain market

Slow business was seen on the wholesale grain market on Thursday mainly because of less interest in fresh purchasing, dealer said. On the seeds side, cottonseeds oilcake with bag low type was lower by Rs 50 to Rs 2050 while the best quality was unchanged
Published 15 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Daily trading report of PMEX
Cotton

Daily trading report of PMEX

On Tuesday, at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), value traded was PKR 5,124 million. The number of lots traded was 21.85 million. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,493. Major business was contributed by gold amounting to PKR 4,201 million followed by cr
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Cotton rises for third straight day on lower world production
Cotton

Cotton rises for third straight day on lower world production

Cotton futures rose for the third straight session on Wednesday, after the US government sharply reduced its outlook for world output in the prior session, and strong trade data from top cotton consumer China eased worries in global markets. On Tuesday, p
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
PSM suffering Rs two billion monthly loss: National Assembly told
Cotton

PSM suffering Rs two billion monthly loss: National Assembly told

Pakistan Steel Mills has been suffering a loss of about Rs 2 billion per month while its accumulative losses during the last two financial years remained over Rs 50 billion due to low gas pressure and interrupted supply chain of raw material. Parliamentar
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
PSM suffering Rs two billion monthly loss: National Assembly told
Cotton

PSM suffering Rs two billion monthly loss: National Assembly told

Pakistan Steel Mills has been suffering a loss of about Rs 2 billion per month while its accumulative losses during the last two financial years remained over Rs 50 billion due to low gas pressure and interrupted supply chain of raw material. Parliamentar
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
PSM suffering Rs two billion monthly loss: National Assembly told
Cotton

PSM suffering Rs two billion monthly loss: National Assembly told

Pakistan Steel Mills has been suffering a loss of about Rs 2 billion per month while its accumulative losses during the last two financial years remained over Rs 50 billion due to low gas pressure and interrupted supply chain of raw material. Parliamentar
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
PRGMEA urges government to address all issues to enhance export
Cotton

PRGMEA urges government to address all issues to enhance export

Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has urged the government to address all issues of value-added textile sector immediately, as the continued drop in exports may widen further due to Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
APTMA demands imposition of 10 percent RD on yarns, fabrics
Cotton

APTMA demands imposition of 10 percent RD on yarns, fabrics

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought imposition of 10 percent regulatory duty on the import of yarns and fabrics to support the domestic trade. Sources told Business Recorder Wednesday that APTMA has sent a written request to m
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Makai prices up on grain market
Cotton

Makai prices up on grain market

Makai prices were higher on the wholesale grain market on Wednesday in the process of modest trading, dealers said. On the grams side, Makai low type gained Rs 100 to Rs 2725 and the best quality was higher by Rs 75 to Rs 2750 due to tight supply position
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Cotton market: prices move up
Cotton

Cotton market: prices move up

Prices moved up on the cotton market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealer said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5,400, dealers said. In Sindh, prices of seed cotton were at Rs 1800 and Rs 3000 and in the Punjab, rates were at Rs 2200
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Oil cake market rates
Cotton

Oil cake market rates

An upward trend was witnessed on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Wednesday, dealer said. The January vaida closed at Rs 2050.10, they said. It opened with a gain of 80 paisa at Rs 2050.90, they said. The March vaida ended at Rs 2150.50 and comme
Published 14 Jan, 2016 12:00am
PTI terms government's performance 'total failure'
Cotton

PTI terms government's performance 'total failure'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday while terming Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) government's mid-term performance "a total failure" said that during its tenure the key economic indicators showed an alarming decline. Chairman PTI Imran Khan and cent
Published 13 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited
Cotton

Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited

Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited (PSX:CSAP) started its journey in 1987 with just a pipe-manufacturing facility. Today, it has diversified into four sectors - engineering, textiles, capital markets, and power. The firm boasts a market capitalisati
Published 13 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited
Cotton

Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited

Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited (PSX:CSAP) started its journey in 1987 with just a pipe-manufacturing facility. Today, it has diversified into four sectors - engineering, textiles, capital markets, and power. The firm boasts a market capitalisati
Published 13 Jan, 2016 12:00am