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cotton cultivation

Modern cotton cultivation

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 06:57am

Modern cotton cultivation is no longer merely a traditional farming practice; rather, it now demands systematic...

‘Enhanced cotton production key to farmers’ prosperity’

Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am

LAHORE: Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions have achieved 81 percent and 93 percent, respectively, of the cotton...

Punjab achieves 30pc cotton cultivation so far

Published 03 May, 2026 02:25am

LAHORE: The Punjab province has so far achieved cotton cultivation on 30 percent of the area targeted this year. The...

Govt urged to take action for cotton revival

Published 18 Mar, 2026 04:35am

LAHORE: The Agriculture Republic, a think tank working to reflect on issues faced by the agricultural economy and...

Weekly Cotton Review: Prices show upward trend on better trading volumes

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

KARACHI: An overall upward trend in the prices of quality cotton has been observed in the domestic cotton market,...

Cotton crisis exposes governance gaps

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

EDITORIAL: While the past decade has seen cotton cultivation in Pakistan battered by escalating climate shocks –...

Agri scientists concerned at decline in cotton cultivation

Published 22 Oct, 2025 07:07am

HYDERABAD: Leading agricultural scientists have raised serious concerns over the steep decline in cotton cultivation...

From cultivation to ginning: the quality dilemma of Pakistani cotton

Updated 15 Oct, 2025 07:47am

Cotton is not only the backbone of Pakistan’s economy but also an integral part of its agricultural identity....

Cotton cultivation enters final phase

Published 04 May, 2025 05:49am

LAHORE: Cotton cultivation in Punjab has entered its final and decisive phase and so far cotton has been sown on ...

BT cotton: Cotton growers advised to complete cultivation this month

Published 14 Apr, 2025 07:07am

FAISALABAD: The agriculture experts have advised the cotton growers to complete cultivation of BT varieties during...

Early cotton sowing in Punjab doubles

Published 09 Apr, 2025 05:46am

LAHORE: More than 800,000 acres of land in Punjab have been brought under early cotton cultivation this year — ...

First phase of cotton cultivation successfully completed

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:19am

LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab, Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has stated that the first phase of cotton cultivation has...

Weekly Cotton Review: Prices stable amid low trading volumes

Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:40am

KARACHI: Cotton prices remained stable in the local market, though trading volume saw a significant decline....

CM approves Rs2.5bn for early cotton cultivation

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 04:37pm

LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister has approved an incentive package of Rs 2.5 billion for early cotton cultivation...

PCGA report reveals sharp decline in cotton production

Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:32am

LAHORE: The crisis in cotton production in Pakistan has been under continuous pressure for several years, affecting...

2024 cotton shortfall: economic consequences

Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am

The 2024 cotton season in Pakistan has once again been fraught with significant challenges, posing severe concerns...

Punjab seeks proposals to revive cotton cultivation

Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am

LAHORE: Suggestions have been sought from stakeholders and an action plan will be finalized to promote cotton...

Cotton growing areas: PAD establishes Kissan Sahulat Centres

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am

LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has established 62 Kissan Sahulat Centers in cotton growing areas of...

‘2.76m acres of land brought under cotton cultivation’

Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am

LAHORE: Farmers in Punjab have so far brought 2.76 million acres of land under cotton cultivation in the province...

Mulching techniques: increasing cotton yield

Updated 02 May, 2024 05:29am

Mulching is crucial for boosting the overall growth and yield of cotton crops. It helps by reducing water ...

Punjab witnesses increase in area under cotton cultivation: CM

Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am

LAHORE: The province of Punjab has witnessed a remarkable increase in the area under cotton cultivation, which is a...

Punjab cultivates cotton on over 3.663m acres so far: Agri secy

Published 21 May, 2023 04:00am

LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo while presiding over the cotton review meeting on South...

‘Next 15 days critical for cotton cultivation’

Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am

LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has said that the next 15 days are critical for cotton...

‘50pc of Punjab area is brought under cotton cultivation’

Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am

LAHORE: Cotton cultivation is going on rapidly in Punjab and 50 percent of the area has been brought under...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 4	277.96
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 4	277.76
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 5	157.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 5	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 5	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 5	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 4	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 4	7,736.52
Nasdaq / Aug 4	26,584.99
Dow Jones / Aug 4	54,085.88
India Sensex / Aug 5	78,847.15
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 5	66,300.44
Hang Seng / Aug 5	25,915.82
FTSE 100 / Aug 5	10,894.49
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 5	26,227.46
France CAC40 / Aug 5	8,671.09

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 4	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 4	366,886
Petrol/Litre / Aug 5	328.56
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 5	76.02
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 5	4,221.30
Diesel/Litre / Aug 5	385.86
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 5	82.62

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	28.57 ▲ 2.6 (10.01%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Aug 5 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	38.34 ▲ 3.49 (10.01%)
Shams Textile / Aug 5 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	55.74 ▲ 5.07 (10.01%)
East West Ins. / Aug 5 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	60.52 ▲ 5.5 (10%)
Gadoon Textile / Aug 5 Gadoon Textile Mills Limited(GADT)	340 ▲ 30.91 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 5 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	51.58 ▲ 4.69 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Aug 5 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	261.12 ▲ 23.74 (10%)
Tri-Star Power / Aug 5 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	18.50 ▲ 1.68 (9.99%)
Asim Textile / Aug 5 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	51.08 ▲ 4.64 (9.99%)
Redco Textile / Aug 5 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	33.37 ▲ 3.03 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Mehmood Tex / Aug 5 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	152.98 ▼ -17 (-10%)
Olympia Mills / Aug 5 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	108.29 ▼ -12.03 (-10%)
Trust Mod. / Aug 5 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	21.56 ▼ -2.39 (-9.98%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Aug 5 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	28.43 ▼ -3.12 (-9.89%)
Tariq Corporation / Aug 5 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	19.31 ▼ -1.99 (-9.34%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Aug 5 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	21.56 ▼ -1.94 (-8.26%)
Masood Textile / Aug 5 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	142.20 ▼ -11.47 (-7.46%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 5 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	61.15 ▼ -4.85 (-7.35%)
Grays Leasing / Aug 5 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	21.66 ▼ -1.67 (-7.16%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Aug 5 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	177.41 ▼ -12.45 (-6.56%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 5 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	52,879,995 ▼ -0.13
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	42,520,544 ▲ 0.03
Cnergyico PK / Aug 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	40,200,390 ▲ 0.05
B.O.Punjab / Aug 5 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	40,114,047 ▲ 1.05
Unity Foods Ltd / Aug 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	26,759,807 ▲ 1.01
TPL Properties / Aug 5 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,273,545 ▼ -0.16
Samba Bank / Aug 5 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	23,483,908 ▲ 1.07
Pak Refinery / Aug 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	22,036,197 ▲ 0.95
Dadabhoy Cement / Aug 5 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	21,526,182 ▼ -0.51
Pak Int.Bulk / Aug 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	20,001,936 ▲ 0.04

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