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basmati rice

ME conflict: agri sector hit hard by supply disruptions

Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:48am

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

Pakistan pitches FTA to UK amid expanding trade dialogue

Published 02 Apr, 2026 10:23am

The Pakistan government has proposed moving towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom (UK),...

Pakistan seeks larger rice exports to Türkiye as India, Vietnam intensify competition

Published 28 Jan, 2026 10:16am

Govt has developed a pricing support mechanism to ensure Pakistan remains competitive in international markets

India’s rice exports to top buyer Iran stall on protests, tariff worries

Published 13 Jan, 2026 04:33pm

The proposed 25% levy under the Trump framework adds an additional challenge to the Indian basmati rice sector

Pakistan presses EU on GSP+ reforms amid ethanol, GI concerns

Published 28 Nov, 2025 11:42am

Concerns raised over withdrawal of GSP preferences on ethanol

Jam to inaugurate ‘FoodAg 2025’ today

Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:54am

KARACHI: The 3rd International Food & Agriculture Exhibition – FoodAg 2025 – will be inaugurated today at...

Ownership, trademark rights of Basmati rice: New Zealand High Court rejects India’s plea

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 09:28am

KARACHI: In a major boost for the rice export sector, Pakistan has secured a significant legal victory over India,...

Regulatory missteps and rice export decline

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 08:00am

Pakistan’s rice export crisis has once again exposed deep-rooted weaknesses in the country’s agricultural...

TDAP launches dedicated HORECA Section

Published 01 Nov, 2025 06:03am

KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Friday announced the creation of a specialized HORECA...

Ethanol exports, Basmati GI registration: Pakistan raises concerns with EU on duty relief retreat

Updated 28 Oct, 2025 09:24am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has raised concerns with the European Union (EU) regarding the withdrawal of duty concessions on...

TDAP organises seminars on rice exports standards

Published 14 Oct, 2025 07:42am

KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is organising a series of awareness seminars and...

Rice growers: Punjab to launch ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’

Published 18 Sep, 2025 07:13am

LAHORE: The Punjab government will soon launch a ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’ to facilitate the paddy...

Pakistan’s rice export revenue drops 15% in FY25 amid falling global prices

Published 21 Jul, 2025 11:33am

Pakistan’s rice exports observed a notable drop in revenue in FY25 on account of a sharp decline in international...

Enhancing bilateral trade: Pakistan, Turkiye to ink 21 agreements

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 03:00pm

In a bid to strengthen bilateral economic ties, Pakistan and Türkiye are set to sign 21 agreements in key sectors...

Pakistan removes floor price for rice exports

Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan removed a floor price for rice exports on Friday, the country’s commerce ministry said,...

Basmati price: Pakistan’s rice export boom ends after India’s move

Updated 20 Sep, 2024 02:49pm

Pakistani rice exporters have also asked federal government to set a floor price or Minimum Export Price (MEP) at $ 900 per Metric Ton as rice exports will now be on the decline in days to come

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 12	160.24
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 12	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 12	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 12	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 12	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 12	7,431.46
India Sensex / Jun 12	75,527.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 12	66,020.04
Nasdaq / Jun 12	25,888.84
Hang Seng / Jun 12	24,718.10
FTSE 100 / Jun 12	10,471.72
Dow Jones / Jun 12	51,202.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 12	24,635.30
France CAC40 / Jun 12	8,350.87

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 12	84.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 12	21,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 12	375,947
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 12	4,219.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 12	76.42
Petrol/Litre / Jun 14	373.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 14	378.78

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Stock	Price
Arctic Textile / Jun 12 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 12 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	20.45 ▲ 1.86 (10.01%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 12 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	37.02 ▲ 3.37 (10.01%)
Elahi Cotton / Jun 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	285.76 ▲ 25.98 (10%)
National Silk / Jun 12 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	161.26 ▲ 14.66 (10%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 12 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	28.59 ▲ 2.6 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 12 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	92.20 ▲ 8.38 (10%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	8.44 ▲ 0.73 (9.47%)
IGI Holdings / Jun 12 IGI Holdings Limited(IGIHL)	284.15 ▲ 23.93 (9.2%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 12 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	100.33 ▲ 8.38 (9.11%)

Stock	Price
Idrees Tex. / Jun 12 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	50.10 ▼ -5.57 (-10.01%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 12 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	121.46 ▼ -13.49 (-10%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 12 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9.45 ▼ -1 (-9.57%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 12 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	22.19 ▼ -2.28 (-9.32%)
ARM Green Industries / Jun 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	46.40 ▼ -4.77 (-9.32%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 12 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.80 ▼ -2.36 (-9.02%)
East West Ins. / Jun 12 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.54 ▼ -4.42 (-8.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	5.20 ▼ -0.45 (-7.96%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 12 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.42 ▼ -1.33 (-7.94%)
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	20.42 ▼ -1.72 (-7.77%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	57,747,470 ▲ 0.15
B.O.Punjab / Jun 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	52,924,034 ▲ 0.93
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 12 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	52,648,271 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,511,471 ▲ 0
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	35,896,472 ▲ 4.01
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	33,427,696 ▼ -1.72
F. Nat.Equities / Jun 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	28,855,016 ▼ -0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 12 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	25,681,007 ▼ -0.82
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	24,755,100 ▲ 0.24
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 12 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	20,120,122 ▲ 0.31

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