LSM sector posts 9pc growth in July-March ISLAMABAD: During July-March 2021, Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector posted nine percent growth against 5.1... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Markets Raw sugar futures steady, cocoa tumbles NEW YORK/LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE steadied on Wednesday as traders weighed surging oil prices against the... Published 10 Jun, 2021 03:22am
Markets Commodities hedge funds back in vogue after years of outflows TORONTO: Hedge funds focused on commodities have generated strong returns in 2021 and investors long wary of such... Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:09am
Markets Egypt gets offers in 100,000 tonnes raw sugar tender The ESIIC requested that a first shipment of 50,000 tonnes of sugar arrive during July 5-15. Published 07 Jun, 2021 01:11pm
Print World food prices jump to highest level in decade: FAO ROME: World food prices rose in May at their fastest monthly rate in more than a decade, posting a 12th consecutive... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Print 2nd quarterly report unveiled: Economy picking up; three areas need vigilance: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday said Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook for the current fiscal... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Print Razak says export base ‘much too narrow’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood said on Friday that Finance... Published 29 May, 2021 03:59am
Business & Finance 79.9pc increase in sales tax collection from sugar ISLAMABAD: Sales tax (domestic/local stage) collection from sugar increased from Rs16.490 billion during first six... Published 29 May, 2021 03:59am
Markets Arabica coffee jumps 4.5pc on Brazil weather; raw sugar also up July arabica coffee settled up 7 cents, or 4.5pc, at $1.6235 per lb?? after setting a 4-1/2-year high of $1.6315 earlier in the session. Updated 29 May, 2021 12:46am
Markets Arabica coffee hits 4-1/2 year high, sugar also up September London cocoa fell by 3 pounds, or 0.2%, to 1,628 pounds a tonne. Published 28 May, 2021 04:31pm
Pakistan Sahulat Bazaars: 10kg flour bag to be sold at Rs430 LAHORE: In order to ensure availability of essential commodities especially, flour and sugar, at fixed prices, the... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Editorials Agri output EDITORIAL: It’s good that the government has decided to focus on reviving agriculture in the coming fiscal year,... Published 23 May, 2021 03:06am
Business & Finance Sugar Factories (Control) (Amendment) Act 2021: Punjab govt decides to withdraw all amendments LAHORE: Taking immediate notice of concerns shown by the growers on recently notified Sugar Factories (Control)... Published 22 May, 2021 04:05am
Markets Brazil’s govt sees sugar output falling SAO PAULO: The Brazilian government expects sugar production from the main center-south region to fall 6.4% compared... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Markets Sugar, coffee and cocoa fall LONDON: Sugar, coffee and cocoa futures on ICE were lower on Wednesday dragged down by a broad-based decline in... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Markets India’s ethanol plan seen erasing exportable sugar surplus NEW YORK: India’s government plan to increase ethanol blending in gasoline will erase the country’s exportable... Published 19 May, 2021 06:00am
Pakistan PML-N leader for launching movement against ‘corrupt govt’ LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah has asked all the opposition parties to... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Markets Raw sugar, arabica coffee move higher LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE were slightly higher on Monday with the market consolidating after a steep fall ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Business & Finance SMEs boost imperative: Industrial growth kept limited to LSM, says Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum President Mian Zahid... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:33am
Pakistan Rana Sanaullah terms Sheikh Rashid’s statement pack of lies LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan and his... Updated 16 May, 2021 10:40am
Markets Raw sugar hits 2-1/2-month high as ethanol prices soar LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit their highest in 2-1/2 months on Wednesday amid soaring ethanol prices, ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Markets Raw sugar touches 2-1/2 month high LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit their highest in 2-1/2 months on Tuesday, jumping above 18 cents per lb on... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Markets Arabica coffee slips, raw sugar up LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE were lower on Monday as the market suffered a setback after its recent strong... Published 11 May, 2021 04:39am
Markets Arabica coffee slips LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell on Friday as the market consolidated after hitting a four-year peak in ... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Pakistan PBIF urges govt to resolve GSP Plus issue through diplomacy KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian... Updated 07 May, 2021 10:05am
Business & Finance World food price index climbs ROME: World food prices increased for a 11th consecutive month in April, hitting their highest level since May 2014,... Updated 07 May, 2021 10:01am
Markets Coffee futures surge to multi-year highs; sugar, cocoa up NEW YORK/LONDON: Coffee futures on ICE, for both arabica and robusta types, hit fresh multi-year highs on Wednesday... Published 06 May, 2021 03:49am
Pakistan Absence of opposition: Punjab Assembly passes various bills LAHORE: Taking advantage of the absence of opposition in Punjab Assembly on Tuesday government passed Punjab Sugar... Updated 05 May, 2021 10:35am
Markets Brazil’s sugar cane crush revised down SAO PAULO/NEW YORK: Brazil’s 2021/22 centre-south cane crush is seen in a range between 567 and 578 million ... Published 04 May, 2021 04:26am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees