Fined for 'cartelisation': Sugar sector tops list of penalties imposed by CCP CCP data says sugar and telecom sectors have been fined the most since 2007 Published 18 Jun, 2022 08:23pm
Pakistan Govt announces Rs3 billion subsidy to reduce price of ghee: Marriyum Information minister says commodity being sold at Rs300 per kg in utility stores against market price of Rs550 Updated 13 Jun, 2022 06:32pm
Markets Raw sugar prices fall sharply, coffee also slides LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE fell sharply on Friday, weighed by the weakness of Brazil’s real currency and ... Published 12 Jun, 2022 06:55am
Markets Brazil’s sugarcane crushing beats SAO PAULO: Brazil’s center-south sugar and ethanol production in the second half of May beat expectations as total... Published 11 Jun, 2022 06:04am
Markets Indian sugar output may rise MUMBAI: India could produce a record 36 million tonnes of sugar in 2021/22, nearly 3% more than estimated, as output... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Markets Raw sugar prices ease, coffee and cocoa edge higher LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE were slightly lower on Wednesday as dealers kept a close watch on potential fuel ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Markets Sugar and coffee prices fall as Brazil currency weakens LONDON: White sugar futures on ICE were sharply lower on Tuesday, slipping back from the previous session’s 5-1/2... Published 08 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Markets White sugar futures hit highest in 5-1/2 years amid India export cap LONDON: White sugar futures on ICE hit their highest in 5-1/2 years, with dealers worried Indian exports might not... Published 07 Jun, 2022 05:47am
Markets Kyrgyzstan follows Kazakhstan with 6-month sugar export ban BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan has followed Central Asian neighbour Kazakhstan in banning exports of sugar for six months, its... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
BR Research Crop targets: unwanted growth? The uplift in Pakistan’s major crops performance has been one of the most notable achievements of the now ousted... Published 31 May, 2022 10:14am
Markets White sugar prices rise on tightening supplies, cocoa also climbs LONDON: White sugar futures on ICE climbed on Monday, boosted by tightening supplies linked partly to export curbs... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Business & Finance FBR directed to bring unregistered sugar dealers into tax net ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring into the tax net ... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Markets NY cocoa hits near six-month low as supply prospects improve NEW YORK/LONDON: Cocoa futures on ICE hit multi-month lows on Wednesday on improved weather in top producing region... Published 26 May, 2022 05:26am
Markets India could restrict sugar exports to 10mn T, govt source says NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India plans to restrict sugar exports for the first time in six years to prevent a surge in... Published 24 May, 2022 01:53pm
Markets Raw sugar steadies as traders eye Brazil output, rising oil, grains prices LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE steadied on Monday, underpinned by a weaker dollar, gains in oil and grains prices... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Markets Arabica coffee hits 3-1/2-week high amid Brazil frost risks LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE hit a 3-1/2-week high on Tuesday after surging 5% in the previous session as... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Markets Brazil mills cancel sugar export contracts SAO PAULO: Brazilian sugar cane mills are cancelling some sugar export contracts and diverting production to ethanol... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Markets Arabica coffee prices rise on forecast cold snap in Brazil LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE rose sharply on Monday, boosted partly by forecasts for a cold snap in top... Published 17 May, 2022 05:39am
Markets Arabica coffee prices rebound, robusta also rises LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE surged by more than 5% on Wednesday, rebounding strongly after the market’s... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Markets Raw sugar steadies but global growth worries cap upside LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE steadied on Tuesday from sharp falls in the previous session, but gains were capped... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Markets Export of sugar banned ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday banned the export of sugar to stabilize the stock and price of... Published 10 May, 2022 05:10am
Markets Raw sugar prices fall, arabica coffee hits 6-month low LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE fell sharply on Monday as investors continued to scale back long positions with ... Published 10 May, 2022 05:10am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz orders ban on sugar export Says there will be strict action against smuggling and hoarding of the commodity Updated 09 May, 2022 07:26pm
Markets Raw sugar edges up; robusta coffee hits five-week peak LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Thursday, boosted by broad-based gains in many financial markets after the... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Markets Raw sugar futures rise as Brazil output data disappoints LONDON: Raw sugar futures rose on Thursday after data showed top producer Brazil’s sugarcane crush fell sharply in... Published 29 Apr, 2022 05:43am
Pakistan Smuggling bid foiled: urea fertilizer, sugar seized in Wana (SW) PESHAWAR: Local police during a crackdown in Wana, South Waziristan (SW) on Wednesday seized a urea fertilizer laden... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Markets Raw sugar futures rebound, focus on May expiry LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE turned higher on Wednesday after falling to the lowest level in more than one ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Markets Raw sugar prices ease, arabica coffee also lower LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE fell on Tuesday, weighed partly by the weakness of the currency of top producer... Published 27 Apr, 2022 05:19am
Print Wholesalers, dealers and distributors: FBR must bring unregistered sugar buyers into tax net: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring into the tax net the... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:22am
Markets Raw sugar falls close to one-month low; cocoa and coffee also retreat LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit their lowest in nearly a month on Monday as the outlook for supplies from ... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
In historic visit, Iran President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn