EU brands just four countries as ‘high risk’ under deforestation law BRUSSELS: Commodities from just four countries will face the strictest checks under the European Union’s... Published 25 May, 2025 02:42am
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs3,500 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan gained on Friday in line with their increase in the international market. In the local... Updated 23 May, 2025 05:35pm
Markets PMEX set to launch first-ever deliverable contract in agriculture products Exchange aims to formally launch Deliverable Sugar Futures in 10 to 15 days Updated 21 May, 2025 10:52pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs3,700 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Tuesday in line with their rise in the international market. In the local... Published 13 May, 2025 05:46pm
Business & Finance Clearing facility: ‘PME shall continue to operate till 30th June’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified that Pakistan Mercantile Exchange... Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am
Pakistan Lentils, canola, soybeans, betel nuts & cotton: Govt to reduce use MB for fumigation of imported shipments of commodities ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to reduce the use of Methyl Bromide (MB) for fumigation of imported shipments... Published 15 Mar, 2025 07:05am
Markets Gold price per tola surpasses Rs290,000 for first time in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan hit record high on Thursday, in line with their increase in the international rates. In the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 05:22pm
Markets Prices of essential commodities in Peshawar remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential commodities, like live chicken/meat, vegetables, pulses, flour, sugar, cooking ... Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:50am
Print Wheat sector: Govt fast-tracks deregulation under IMF terms Ministry of National Food Security and Research announces plans to organize a “National Workshop on Deregulating the Wheat Sector” to develop a comprehensive strategy Updated 22 Jan, 2025 03:28pm
Markets Soybeans extend gains in technical rebound, wheat hits new lows CHICAGO: Chicago soybean futures rose on Friday, driven by short-covering ahead of the weekend and technical buying,... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Monday in line with their decline in the international rate. In the local... Published 16 Dec, 2024 05:40pm
Business & Finance SPI-based inflation rises slightly ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended December 12, 2024, increased by 0.07... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Markets Gold falls massive Rs5,000 per tola in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan fell significantly on Friday in line with their decline in the international rate. In the... Updated 13 Dec, 2024 10:55pm
Opinion Agricultural products: Impact of ICT adoption on consumer purchase intentions This article is based on outcome of recently attended 2nd International NSPP Public Conference on Food Security,... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 08:26am
Markets PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 28.416... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Opinion PIDE’s vision for reforming agricultural markets The agriculture sector is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, yet it faces several challenges that hinder its... Updated 21 Oct, 2024 06:57am
Markets PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 35.118 billion... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Markets PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 23.135... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:26am
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Thursday in line with their decline in international rates. In the local... Published 10 Oct, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their decline in international rates. In the local market,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 05:17pm
Opinion The impact of reduced cotton production on rural economies and country’s balance of payments The basic rule of economics is clear: global demand drives global production, and countries with a comparative... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:40am
Print Weekly SPI inflation up 0.44pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended October 03, 2024 increased by 0.44 per... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:43pm
Markets PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR37.546 billion... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Business & Finance July-August textile group exports up 5.37pc ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 5.37 per cent in first two months (July-August) of the... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Aurangzeb says agriculture, IT key economic drivers ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that agriculture and... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Business & Finance First single-digit stat in nearly 3 years: Annual inflation slows to 9.6pc KARACHI: Country’s annual consumer price inflation rate slowed to 9.6% in August, the first single-digit reading ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Print Tax on subsidy: ECC accuses FBR of ‘overreaching’ ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has accused the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 08:54am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.12pc ISLAMABAD: Amid protests over inflated bills, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) claimed that Sensitive Price Index... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 09:19am
Business & Finance CPI inflation clocks in at 11.1pc in July ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index-based inflation increased to 11.1 per cent on year-on-year basis in July 2024 as... Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:55am
Markets Prices of essential food items show mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities like live chicken/meat, vegetables, flour, sugar,... Published 22 Jul, 2024 05:39am
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan targets 4.2% growth as Aurangzeb presents proposals ‘for a competitive economy’
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan targets 4.2% growth as Aurangzeb presents proposals ‘for a competitive economy’