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Minister for sustainable, planned use of land resources
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Minister for sustainable, planned use of land resources

Our water resources are depleting rapidly and soil suffers from constant erosion which needs a long-term sustainable planning and execution, said Sikandar Hayat Bosan, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research. He was addressing the Interna
Published 17 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Daily trading report of PMEX
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Daily trading report of PMEX

On Friday, at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), value traded was PKR 4.57 billion. The number of lots traded was 24.74 million. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,543. Major business was contributed by gold amounting to PKR 4.49 billion followed by silve
Published 17 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China's corn stockpile surges, planning to curb output
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China's corn stockpile surges, planning to curb output

China is planning to cut domestic corn production over the next five years to help ease its bulging state stockpiles, which could exceed more than a year's worth of consumption by the first half of next year, industry sources said. Production cuts by the
Published 17 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cotton market: prices rise on cautious buying
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Cotton market: prices rise on cautious buying

Prices ascended on the cotton market on Monday amid selective buying by mills and spinners mainly, dealers said. The official spot rate gained Rs 50 to Rs 5,300, dealers said. In Sindh, seed cotton prices were up by Rs 100 to Rs 2400 and Rs 3000 and in th
Published 17 Nov, 2015 12:00am
4.3 percent budgeted fiscal deficit target unrealistic: Pasha
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4.3 percent budgeted fiscal deficit target unrealistic: Pasha

Former Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Hafeez Pasha said that budgeted fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent for the current fiscal year is unrealistic due to expected shortfall in revenue collection and around Rs 100 billion fiscal impact of farm
Published 16 Nov, 2015 12:00am
4.3 percent budgeted fiscal deficit target unrealistic: Pasha
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4.3 percent budgeted fiscal deficit target unrealistic: Pasha

Former Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Hafeez Pasha said that budgeted fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent for the current fiscal year is unrealistic due to expected shortfall in revenue collection and around Rs 100 billion fiscal impact of farm
Published 16 Nov, 2015 12:00am
4.3 percent budgeted fiscal deficit target unrealistic: Pasha
Cotton

4.3 percent budgeted fiscal deficit target unrealistic: Pasha

Former Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Hafeez Pasha said that budgeted fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent for the current fiscal year is unrealistic due to expected shortfall in revenue collection and around Rs 100 billion fiscal impact of farm
Published 16 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Rising trend seen on grain market
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Rising trend seen on grain market

An upward trend was witnessed on the grain market on Saturday in the process of thin trading, dealer said. On the cereals side, Moong Punjab was higher by Rs 250 to Rs 10500 and Moong Afghan lost Rs 125 to Rs 11250, Masoor Dall low variety was down by Rs
Published 15 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Grain market rates
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Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (November 14, 2015).

Published 15 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Firmness prevails on cotton market
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Firmness prevails on cotton market

Firmness prevailed on the cotton market on Friday as persistent demand helped rates to hold present levels in the process of trading, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5,250, dealers said. In Sindh, seed cotton prices were at Rs 240
Published 14 Nov, 2015 12:00am
New taxation proposals to help generate additional revenue
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New taxation proposals to help generate additional revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may increase regulatory duty from 5 to 10 percent on the import of luxury and non-essential items under SRO. 568(I)/2014, 15 to 20 percent RD on certain items, impose special excise duty (SED) on cement and cigarettes, z
Published 14 Nov, 2015 12:00am
New taxation proposals to help generate additional revenue
Cotton

New taxation proposals to help generate additional revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may increase regulatory duty from 5 to 10 percent on the import of luxury and non-essential items under SRO. 568(I)/2014, 15 to 20 percent RD on certain items, impose special excise duty (SED) on cement and cigarettes, z
Published 14 Nov, 2015 12:00am
New taxation proposals to help generate additional revenue
Cotton

New taxation proposals to help generate additional revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may increase regulatory duty from 5 to 10 percent on the import of luxury and non-essential items under SRO. 568(I)/2014, 15 to 20 percent RD on certain items, impose special excise duty (SED) on cement and cigarettes, z
Published 14 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
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Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (November 13, 2015).

Published 14 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cotton falls to one-month low as weak US shipments weigh
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Cotton falls to one-month low as weak US shipments weigh

ICE cotton futures fell on Friday, touching a one-month low, under pressure from disappointing US government weekly export data, outside market pressure and a rising US dollar. Sales of upland cotton were down and shipments slumped 57 percent from the pre
Published 14 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Provision of 100,000 free bags of wheat seeds inaugurated
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Provision of 100,000 free bags of wheat seeds inaugurated

Provincial Minister for Agriculture Dr Farrukh Javed has inaugurated provision of 100,000 free bags of wheat seeds to the farmers at Punjab Seed Corporation Sahiwal Plant. The minister while addressing on the occasion on Friday said, "PML-N government is
Published 14 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Lower output props up cotton prices
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Lower output props up cotton prices

Sizably lower cotton outlook for the current cotton crop in Pakistan due to extensive rains and floods have stabilised lint prices at steady levels in a mostly range bound market. Pests are also said to have impacted the cotton crop largely. Thus the gene
Published 13 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Lower output props up cotton prices
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Lower output props up cotton prices

Sizably lower cotton outlook for the current cotton crop in Pakistan due to extensive rains and floods have stabilised lint prices at steady levels in a mostly range bound market. Pests are also said to have impacted the cotton crop largely. Thus the gene
Published 13 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Seed cotton rates rise on selective buying
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Seed cotton rates rise on selective buying

Seed cotton prices showed modest improvement on the cotton market on Thursday amid selective buying by mills, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5,250, dealers said. In Sindh, seed cotton prices were higher by Rs 100 to Rs 2400 and R
Published 13 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Value addition - vehicle of success
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Value addition - vehicle of success

Pakistan Edible Oil Industry has seen a tremendous growth in last two decades not only the import of Edible Oils and Oilseeds are increasing but the Industry is also embarking on the journey of value addition. The Ghee and Cooking Oil Plants have added va
Published 13 Nov, 2015 12:00am