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Wheat shortage in Punjab: Sindh accused of banning movement of grains

Flour shortage is expected to further aggravate in Punjab as wheat transportation from Sindh is being denied despite having permits from the Sindh food department.

Published 05 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Consumption of domestic cement declines by 16.70 percent in March

As expected Coronavirus had its impact on domestic consumption of cement also that declined by 16.70 per cent in March while the exports grew at 5.27 per cent as the global markets are equally under pressure due to the same reason.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Cotton sowing season begins in Punjab

The cotton sowing season 2020 kicked off in the province on Wednesday with the provincial agriculture department eyeing to bring over 4.6 million acres of land under cultivation of this most important crop. Cotton is grown mostly in the two provinces of P

Published 02 Apr, 2020 12:00am

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No ban on movement of essential commodities except wheat: Sindh government

Taking notice of rice exporters' complaints, Sindh government has made it clear that there is no ban on the movement of essential food commodities except transportation of wheat which is being regulated by the Sindh Food department.

Published 01 Apr, 2020 12:00am

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Passco launches wheat procurement drive in Hyderabad zone

The Pakistan Agricultural Storage Services Corporation (Passco) on Friday launched its procurement drive in Sindh by initiating distribution of gunny bags among wheat farmers in Hyderabad Zone.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

REAP demands inclusion of rice among export-oriented sectors

The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has appealed to the government for including rice among those export-oriented sectors which are enjoying different incentives and official backing.

Published 25 Mar, 2020 12:00am

MNFS&R asks provinces to exempt outlets/supply chain of agriculture inputs

In the wake of alarming situation of pandemic Covid-19, and lockdown announced by the provincial governments and start of Kharif Season 2020, the Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFS&R) has asked all the four provinces to exempt the outlets

Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Kharif-2020: NSC relaxes cotton seed germination standard

The National Seed Council (NSC) has relaxed the cotton seed germination standard for Kharif 2020 crops only (both for the public and private sector seed companies) from the existing 65-70 percent to 50 per cent.

Published 22 Mar, 2020 12:00am

REAP chief urges government to double term of ERF

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has urged the government for enhancing the term of export refinance facility (ERF) scheme given to the rice exporters from 180 days to 360 days, enabling them work smoothly and with peace of mind.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Punjab to launch Rs 2.647 billion pilot shrimp farming cluster project

The Punjab fisheries department will soon launch 'pilot shrimp farming cluster' development project at a cost of Rs 2.647 billion on 2500 acres of land in the province.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Atlas Food signs MoU with Syngenta Pakistan

The Punjab government will soon launch an ambitious Rs 6 billion plus project to promote mechanization, usage of certified seed and responsible application of pesticides in line with international standards.

Published 15 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Fisheries department to launch 'Cage Culture Cluster' project

The provincial department of fisheries is all set to launch 'Cage Culture Cluster Development Project' worth Rs 1.475 billion to harness the potential of untapped aquatic resources of the province and increase fish production to meet the food requirement.

Published 14 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Reap team to visit Australia, Saudi Arabia

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) is visiting Australia and Saudi Arabia to increase exports of Basmati rice from Pakistan to these markets.

Published 08 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Inadequate urban planning: Himalayan towns facing increased water insecurity: study

A recent study covering 13 towns of four countries including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region shows that the Himalayan towns are facing increased water insecurity in the wake of inadequate urban planning coup

Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Cement sector posts phenomenal growth of 33.91 percent in February

Cement sector continued to post growth in the month of February as its total dispatches increased to 4.489 million tons, an increase of 33.91 percent from 3.352 million tons during the same month last year. Domestic consumption increased by 31.35 percent

Published 04 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Southeast Asia and Pakistan: Bayer, XAG sign MoU to promote digital farming technology

Bayer and XAG announced a strategic partnership to bring, promote and commercialize digital farming technology in Southeast Asia & Pakistan (SEAP).

Published 03 Mar, 2020 12:00am

PPA-NR chief demands relief package

Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA-Northern Region)chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Fargham has urged the government to curtail increasing input cost to reduce poultry farmer's cost of production and to make poultry products acceptable to consumer's pockets.

Published 01 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Sarwar for renegotiating accords with IPP, LNG providers

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar admitting the need of taking bold decisions for cutting the cost of doing business has said that the government has to renegotiate with the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and LNG providers to bring the energy p

Published 29 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Flour crisis: CCP conducts inspection of PFMA's premises

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) based on discovery of fresh information made available vis-à-vis prima facie collusion in the wheat flour sector carried out a search and inspection of Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) premises in Lahore

Published 12 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Cement's growth continued to rise in January

Cement sector continued to post growth in the month of January as its total despatches increased to 4.074 million tons, an increase of 11.26 percent from 3.662 million tons during the same month last year.

Published 07 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 26	278.42
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 26	278.27
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 26	157.65
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 26	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 26	1.04

Stock	Volume
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,848.77
FTSE 100 / Dec 24	8,136.99
France CAC40 / Dec 24	7,282.69
S&P 500 / Dec 26	6,037.59
India Sensex / Dec 26	78,472.48
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 26	40,225.56
Nasdaq / Dec 26	20,020.36
Hang Seng / Dec 26	20,121.80

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 26	69.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 26	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 26	234,911.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 26	2,633.37
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 26	68.80
Petrol/Litre / Dec 27	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance / Dec 27 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	6.39 ▲ 0.88 (15.97%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 27 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.99 ▲ 1.00 (14.31%)
Askari Life Assur. / Dec 27 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.24 ▲ 0.60 (10.64%)
Liven Pharma / Dec 27 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	124.41 ▲ 11.31 (10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Dec 27 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	108.97 ▲ 9.91 (10.00%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Dec 27 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	17.39 ▲ 1.58 (9.99%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 27 Imperial Limited(IML)	22.48 ▲ 2.03 (9.93%)
Shams Textile / Dec 27 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	28.68 ▲ 2.57 (9.84%)
Punjab Oil / Dec 27 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	168.95 ▲ 14.93 (9.69%)

Stock	Price
First AL-Noor Mod. / Dec 27 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3 ▼ -0.49 (-14.04%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 27 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	41.71 ▼ -4.63 (-9.99%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Dec 27 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	26.21 ▼ -2.91 (-9.99%)
Sardar Chemical / Dec 27 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	33.04 ▼ -3.63 (-9.90%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 27 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	21.51 ▼ -2.27 (-9.55%)
Kohat Textile / Dec 27 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	30.04 ▼ -3.11 (-9.38%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 27 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	7.30 ▼ -0.75 (-9.32%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 27 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	590 ▼ -59.79 (-9.20%)
Pakgen Power / Dec 27 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	92 ▼ -6.97 (-7.04%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 27 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	93,341,113 ▲ 0.55
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	49,879,145 ▲ 0.02
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 27 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	46,907,628 ▲ 2.55
B.O.Punjab / Dec 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	30,318,392 ▲ 0.06
Hascol Petrol / Dec 27 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	22,947,833 ▲ 0.19
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	22,753,854 ▼ -0.03
Silk Bank Ltd / Dec 27 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	16,349,091 ▼ -0.04
Fauji Cement / Dec 27 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,189,868 ▼ -0.31
Cnergyico PK / Dec 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	14,738,115 ▼ -0.01

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