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Print - 2018-04-15
Eight more ministers inducted into AJK cabinet

Eight more ministers inducted into AJK cabinet

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider on Saturday expanded his cabinet by inducting eight new members. President Azad Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan administered oath to the newly inducted ministers at the Presidency in Muzaffarabad.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Who conspired against me after Zia's confession, asks Maryam
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Who conspired against me after Zia's confession, asks Maryam

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Leader and daughter of former prime minister, Maryam Nawaz on Saturday said that after the confession from Wajid Zia, star witness against them in Avenfield Apartments case, it should now be revealed as to who conspired agains
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Process of PML-N's disintegration under way: Fawad

Process of PML-N's disintegration under way: Fawad

Spokesperson Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry Saturday said that process of disintegration of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was under way and a number of PML-N leaders were going to join PTI in coming days. Addressing a news conference
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PTI, QWP leaders meet Zardari

PTI, QWP leaders meet Zardari

Several leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Qaumi Watan Party called on former President Asif Ali Zardari here at Zardari House Islamabad on Saturday. Dina Naz MPA of PTI, PTI Nazim from Hayatabad Masood Khattak, Naib Nazim of Rehmatabad Hakim-ur-Rehm
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Crime rate increases in Islamabad

Crime rate increases in Islamabad

The incidents of crimes including robbery, kidnappings and carjacking registered an increase in the federal capital during the last week. According to data gathered by Business Recorder through registered FIRs here on Saturday, over six cases of mo
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
ECP rejects objections on preliminary delimitation of NA-15, 16

ECP rejects objections on preliminary delimitation of NA-15, 16

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday rejected the objections of the appellants against two preliminary delimitation of constituencies of district and considered only one complaint. According to ECP verdict, grievances against the two cons
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Economic powers in 19th century

Economic powers in 19th century

Sardar Aminullah Khan in his latest article for Business Recorder has articulated his argument by stating that "[T]he Unites States has been the global economic leader since early 19th Century but global economic epicenter has shifted to Asia led b
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Western powers walk legal tightrope with Syria strikes

Western powers walk legal tightrope with Syria strikes

Britain, France and the US struck suspected Syrian chemical weapons facilities Saturday in retaliation for a "clear violation" of international law, but experts warned they were on dubious legal ground themselves in carrying out the unilateral action. Fre
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Chinese urged to boycott US firms, but Big Mac fans unconvinced

Chinese urged to boycott US firms, but Big Mac fans unconvinced

The messages began to pop up on Chinese social media as the trade spat with the United States sizzled, urging people to boycott McDonald's and other American firms to "defend the economic Great Wall". US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods h
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
KE generation function should be separated?

KE generation function should be separated?

It is too painful to see Karachi suffering due to lack of electricity in scorching heat. This is despite the available generation capacity within Karachi that is not being utilized. This time gas supply is a contention. In earlier load-sheddings, running
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
The ECP action

The ECP action

Article 218 (3) of the Constitution of Pakistan says that it "shall" be the duty of Election Commission to "organise and conduct the election and to make such arrangements as are necessary to ensure that the election is conducted honestly, justly, fairly
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Bajwa's lament

Bajwa's lament

How unfortunate and ironic it is that no sooner had peace returned to Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) than a 'movement was started'. This is the profound lament of no one else but country's army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa who has strongly
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Proposed Sindh Bank-Summit: bank merger: SC maintains stay order

Proposed Sindh Bank-Summit: bank merger: SC maintains stay order

Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday maintained stay order on the proposed merger of Summit Bank and Sindh Bank and left the matter to be decided by Chief Justice of Pakistan because it has been taken up under a suo motu notice.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Proposed Sindh Bank-Summit: bank merger: SC maintains stay order

Proposed Sindh Bank-Summit: bank merger: SC maintains stay order

Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday maintained stay order on the proposed merger of Summit Bank and Sindh Bank and left the matter to be decided by Chief Justice of Pakistan because it has been taken up under a suo motu notice.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Proposed Sindh Bank-Summit: bank merger: SC maintains stay order

Proposed Sindh Bank-Summit: bank merger: SC maintains stay order

Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday maintained stay order on the proposed merger of Summit Bank and Sindh Bank and left the matter to be decided by Chief Justice of Pakistan because it has been taken up under a suo motu notice.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Saudi says strikes on Syria retaliation for regime 'crimes'

Saudi says strikes on Syria retaliation for regime 'crimes'

Saudi Arabia on Saturday expressed its full support for US-led strikes on Syrian government military installations, saying they were a response to "regime crimes" against civilians. "Saudi Arabia fully supports the strikes launched by the United States, F
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Saudi says strikes on Syria retaliation for regime 'crimes'

Saudi says strikes on Syria retaliation for regime 'crimes'

Saudi Arabia on Saturday expressed its full support for US-led strikes on Syrian government military installations, saying they were a response to "regime crimes" against civilians. "Saudi Arabia fully supports the strikes launched by the United States, F
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Syria strikes are 'important signal' to Iran and Hezbollah: Israel

Syria strikes are 'important signal' to Iran and Hezbollah: Israel

US-led strikes in Syria are an "important signal" to Iran, Syria and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, a senior Israeli cabinet minister said on Saturday. "The use of chemical weapons crosses a red line that humanity can no longer tolerate," Yoav Gallant
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Syria strikes are 'important signal' to Iran and Hezbollah: Israel

Syria strikes are 'important signal' to Iran and Hezbollah: Israel

US-led strikes in Syria are an "important signal" to Iran, Syria and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, a senior Israeli cabinet minister said on Saturday. "The use of chemical weapons crosses a red line that humanity can no longer tolerate," Yoav Gallant
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Model Town cases: CJP asks ATC judge to conduct hearing on daily basis

Model Town cases: CJP asks ATC judge to conduct hearing on daily basis

The Supreme Court on Saturday directed to wind up all the pending cases in high court pertaining to Model Town incident in two weeks. The hearing of the suo moto case headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was held in SC registry in Lahore. SC directed
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Model Town cases: CJP asks ATC judge to conduct hearing on daily basis

Model Town cases: CJP asks ATC judge to conduct hearing on daily basis

The Supreme Court on Saturday directed to wind up all the pending cases in high court pertaining to Model Town incident in two weeks. The hearing of the suo moto case headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was held in SC registry in Lahore. SC directed
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Four killed in blast near Israel border: Islamic Jihad

Four killed in blast near Israel border: Islamic Jihad

Four Palestinian militants from Islamic Jihad were killed in an apparent accidental explosion near the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday, the group said. Islamic Jihad's armed wing, in a statement, said four of its fighters had been killed during "preparatio
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Four killed in blast near Israel border: Islamic Jihad

Four killed in blast near Israel border: Islamic Jihad

Four Palestinian militants from Islamic Jihad were killed in an apparent accidental explosion near the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday, the group said. Islamic Jihad's armed wing, in a statement, said four of its fighters had been killed during "preparatio
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Number of check posts in SWA reduced to 4: IGFC

Number of check posts in SWA reduced to 4: IGFC

Inspector General Frontier Corps (IGFC), Major General Abid Latif has said that the number of check posts in South Waziristan Agency have been reduced from 35 to only 4 and assured all needed facilities at the existing checking points.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Number of check posts in SWA reduced to 4: IGFC

Number of check posts in SWA reduced to 4: IGFC

Inspector General Frontier Corps (IGFC), Major General Abid Latif has said that the number of check posts in South Waziristan Agency have been reduced from 35 to only 4 and assured all needed facilities at the existing checking points.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan conducts successful test of cruise missile

Pakistan conducts successful test of cruise missile

Pakistan conducted a successful test of an enhanced range version of the indigenously developed Babur cruise missile on Saturday. "Babur Weapon System-1 (B) incorporates advanced aerodynamics and avionics that can strike targets both at land and sea with
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan conducts successful test of cruise missile

Pakistan conducts successful test of cruise missile

Pakistan conducted a successful test of an enhanced range version of the indigenously developed Babur cruise missile on Saturday. "Babur Weapon System-1 (B) incorporates advanced aerodynamics and avionics that can strike targets both at land and sea with
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Commonwealth Games: Inam wins gold medal in wrestling

Commonwealth Games: Inam wins gold medal in wrestling

Pakistan's promising wrestler Muhammad Inam bewildered fellow wrestlers by winning first gold medal for Pakistan in the Men's freestyle 86kg wrestling event part of the ongoing XXI Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games being played on at Gold Coast Sports Ce
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Commonwealth Games: Inam wins gold medal in wrestling

Commonwealth Games: Inam wins gold medal in wrestling

Pakistan's promising wrestler Muhammad Inam bewildered fellow wrestlers by winning first gold medal for Pakistan in the Men's freestyle 86kg wrestling event part of the ongoing XXI Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games being played on at Gold Coast Sports Ce
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Weapons inspectors plan to head to Douma hours after strikes

Weapons inspectors plan to head to Douma hours after strikes

Weapons inspectors will try on Saturday to reach the site of a suspected poison attack in the Syrian town of Douma, hours after Western countries launched air strikes in retaliation over the gassing. The OPCW's fact-finding mission "will continue its depl
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Weapons inspectors plan to head to Douma hours after strikes

Weapons inspectors plan to head to Douma hours after strikes

Weapons inspectors will try on Saturday to reach the site of a suspected poison attack in the Syrian town of Douma, hours after Western countries launched air strikes in retaliation over the gassing. The OPCW's fact-finding mission "will continue its depl
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Khamenei terms Western attack a crime

Khamenei terms Western attack a crime

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said coordinated air strikes on Syria by the United States, France and Britain on Saturday were a crime that would bring no benefit. "Today's dawn attack on Syria is a crime. I clearly declare that the presiden
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Khamenei terms Western attack a crime

Khamenei terms Western attack a crime

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said coordinated air strikes on Syria by the United States, France and Britain on Saturday were a crime that would bring no benefit. "Today's dawn attack on Syria is a crime. I clearly declare that the presiden
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Russia fails in UN bid to condemn US-led strikes

Russia fails in UN bid to condemn US-led strikes

A Russian bid for the United Nations Security Council to condemn US, British and French air strikes on Syria over a suspected chemical weapons attack failed on Saturday after only China and Bolivia joined Russia to vote in favor of a draft resolution. The
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Russia fails in UN bid to condemn US-led strikes

Russia fails in UN bid to condemn US-led strikes

A Russian bid for the United Nations Security Council to condemn US, British and French air strikes on Syria over a suspected chemical weapons attack failed on Saturday after only China and Bolivia joined Russia to vote in favor of a draft resolution. The
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lavrov says strikes 'unacceptable'

Lavrov says strikes 'unacceptable'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that US-led strikes on Syria were "unacceptable and lawless." Speaking at an assembly of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, Lavrov said he would talk "about how our western partners explain t
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lavrov says strikes 'unacceptable'

Lavrov says strikes 'unacceptable'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that US-led strikes on Syria were "unacceptable and lawless." Speaking at an assembly of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, Lavrov said he would talk "about how our western partners explain t
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Assad vows to 'crush terrorism'

Assad vows to 'crush terrorism'

  • President Bashar al-Assad told his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani that a U.S.-led attack on Saturday would increase Syria's resolve to "fight and crush terrorism in every inch" of the country, the Syrian presidency said. Rouhani told Assad that Iran
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Assad vows to 'crush terrorism'

Assad vows to 'crush terrorism'

  • President Bashar al-Assad told his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani that a U.S.-led attack on Saturday would increase Syria's resolve to "fight and crush terrorism in every inch" of the country, the Syrian presidency said. Rouhani told Assad that Iran
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PM, CoAS likely to leave for Saudi Arabia today

PM, CoAS likely to leave for Saudi Arabia today

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi along with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa may visit Saudi Arabia today (Sunday) to witness the military exercise by 41-member Islamic military alliance. The visit of the Prime Minister and the Army Chief
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PM, CoAS likely to leave for Saudi Arabia today

PM, CoAS likely to leave for Saudi Arabia today

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi along with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa may visit Saudi Arabia today (Sunday) to witness the military exercise by 41-member Islamic military alliance. The visit of the Prime Minister and the Army Chief
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
US and allies launch air strikes on Syria

US and allies launch air strikes on Syria

The Pentagon said Saturday that a joint US-British-French operation against Syria's regime had "successfully hit every target," countering assertions from Russia that dozens of missiles were intercepted. The three allies used ships, a submarine and warpla
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
US and allies launch air strikes on Syria

US and allies launch air strikes on Syria

The Pentagon said Saturday that a joint US-British-French operation against Syria's regime had "successfully hit every target," countering assertions from Russia that dozens of missiles were intercepted. The three allies used ships, a submarine and warpla
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Judges have no prejudice against anyone: CJP

Judges have no prejudice against anyone: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday observed that the judges have no prejudice against anyone as they are just establishing the rule of law in the country. "We have no prejudice which your friends are accusing of nowadays," CJP Saqib Ni
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Judges have no prejudice against anyone: CJP

Judges have no prejudice against anyone: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday observed that the judges have no prejudice against anyone as they are just establishing the rule of law in the country. "We have no prejudice which your friends are accusing of nowadays," CJP Saqib Ni
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Water resources: MoF considering allocating only 8 percent of PSDP

Water resources: MoF considering allocating only 8 percent of PSDP

The Ministry of Finance is considering allocating only 8 percent (Rs 59 billion) of the total proposed federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19 projected at 745 billion while the water policy had proposed at least 10 percent of the PSDP
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Water resources: MoF considering allocating only 8 percent of PSDP

Water resources: MoF considering allocating only 8 percent of PSDP

The Ministry of Finance is considering allocating only 8 percent (Rs 59 billion) of the total proposed federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19 projected at 745 billion while the water policy had proposed at least 10 percent of the PSDP
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Water resources: MoF considering allocating only 8 percent of PSDP

Water resources: MoF considering allocating only 8 percent of PSDP

The Ministry of Finance is considering allocating only 8 percent (Rs 59 billion) of the total proposed federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19 projected at 745 billion while the water policy had proposed at least 10 percent of the PSDP
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Budget on April 27; ministries, divisions given the go-ahead

Budget on April 27; ministries, divisions given the go-ahead

The government has given go-ahead signal to all relevant ministries and divisions, as it is all set to present the budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 in the National Assembly on April 27. The Annual Planning Coordination Committee (APCC) will meet on Mond
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Budget on April 27; ministries, divisions given the go-ahead

Budget on April 27; ministries, divisions given the go-ahead

The government has given go-ahead signal to all relevant ministries and divisions, as it is all set to present the budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 in the National Assembly on April 27. The Annual Planning Coordination Committee (APCC) will meet on Mond
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Budget on April 27; ministries, divisions given the go-ahead

Budget on April 27; ministries, divisions given the go-ahead

The government has given go-ahead signal to all relevant ministries and divisions, as it is all set to present the budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 in the National Assembly on April 27. The Annual Planning Coordination Committee (APCC) will meet on Mond
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
New provinces only through political consensus: PM

New provinces only through political consensus: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said that new provinces should be created only through political consensus as no single party could bring about a constitutional amendment, nor it should do.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
New provinces only through political consensus: PM

New provinces only through political consensus: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said that new provinces should be created only through political consensus as no single party could bring about a constitutional amendment, nor it should do.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz sees no development in Sindh

Shahbaz sees no development in Sindh

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif said on Saturday that his party would actively participate in the upcoming general elections from Sindh and for this purpose, work has been started. Talking to senior journalists at the Governo
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz sees no development in Sindh

Shahbaz sees no development in Sindh

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif said on Saturday that his party would actively participate in the upcoming general elections from Sindh and for this purpose, work has been started. Talking to senior journalists at the Governo
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
CCP likely to issue policy note on auto sector

CCP likely to issue policy note on auto sector

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is expected to come up with important recommendations for the automobile sector to end the exploitation of Pakistani consumers who are suffering due to lack of choices in getting new cars. Sources in the CCP to
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
CCP likely to issue policy note on auto sector

CCP likely to issue policy note on auto sector

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is expected to come up with important recommendations for the automobile sector to end the exploitation of Pakistani consumers who are suffering due to lack of choices in getting new cars. Sources in the CCP to
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
CCP likely to issue policy note on auto sector

CCP likely to issue policy note on auto sector

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is expected to come up with important recommendations for the automobile sector to end the exploitation of Pakistani consumers who are suffering due to lack of choices in getting new cars. Sources in the CCP to
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Exchange

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (March 01 to 30 2018)

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (April 14, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (April 15, 2018).

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 14, 2018).

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (April 14, 2018)

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 14, 2018).

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April 14, 2018).

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 14, 2018).

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 14, 2018).

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest recovery
Exchange

THE RUPEE: modest recovery

The rupee managed to recover modestly against the dollar on Saturday in the process of trading, money experts said. The rupee recovered 10 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 116.50 and Rs 116.80 respectively, and it also managed to pic
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest recovery
Exchange

THE RUPEE: modest recovery

The rupee managed to recover modestly against the dollar on Saturday in the process of trading, money experts said. The rupee recovered 10 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 116.50 and Rs 116.80 respectively, and it also managed to pic
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (April 14, 2018).

Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
European gasoline margins climb on rising exports

European gasoline margins climb on rising exports

Gasoline refining margins climbed on Thursday, supported by rising export activity to West Africa and the United States. Gasoline stocks in independent storage at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell slightly week-on-week as exports to West Africa and
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Jordan tenders to buy 50,000 tonnes of wheat

Jordan tenders to buy 50,000 tonnes of wheat

Jordan's state-owned Silos and Supply General Company has issued an international tender to buy 50,000 tonnes of milling wheat, European traders said on Thursday. Tender deadline is May 21. The company's tenders are separate from those issued by Jordan's
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures decline on weak export demand

CBOT wheat futures decline on weak export demand

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed lower Thursday on reminders of ample world supplies and strong competition for export business, along with some forecasts for much-needed rains next week in the US Plains, traders said. CBOT May soft red winter
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
CBOT soyabeans futures rise on export demand
Exchange

CBOT soyabeans futures rise on export demand

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rose Thursday on larger-than-expected weekly US export sales and declining estimates of Argentina's crop, traders said. CBOT May soyabeans settled up 13 cents at $10.60-3/4 per bushel. CBOT May soyameal ended up $3.
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Healthy rainfall boosts Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop

Healthy rainfall boosts Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop

Above-average rainfall in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions last week produced a wave of flowers and cherelles on trees that point to a healthy mid-crop, farmers said on Monday. Ivory Coast's April-to-September cocoa mid-crop is closely watched by marke
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Brazilian mills cut sugar output by 36 percent

Brazilian mills cut sugar output by 36 percent

Brazilian mills sharply reduced sugar production in the kickoff for the new cane processing season in the world's largest sugar producing region, putting all their effort into boosting ethanol output as they try to reduce exposure to a depressed sugar mar
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Indian rice prices fall; Vietnam's rates up

Indian rice prices fall; Vietnam's rates up

Export prices for rice slipped in top exporter India this week as demand slowed amid weakness in the rupee, while Vietnamese rates rose on the back of recent deals and prospects of newer ones. Rates for India's 5 percent broken parboiled variety fell by $
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Limited buying again witnessed on cotton market
Cotton

Limited buying again witnessed on cotton market

Restricted buying was again witnessed on the cotton market on Saturday the ginners have little stock of lint cotton which kept the mills and spinners away from big deals, dealers said. The official spot rate was unmoved at Rs 7500, they added. In both Sin
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil prices mixed on European vegoils market
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil prices mixed on European vegoils market

Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market was offered mixed on Thursday as slightly easier Malaysian palm oil futures offset a slightly stronger tone in CBOT soyaoil futures. The market was slow overall as many players were absent visiting a trade di
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
US natural gas prices to rise in 2018
Exchange

US natural gas prices to rise in 2018

US natural gas prices could rise in 2018 after utilities pulled the second biggest amount of gas from storage on record over the winter, even though the season was slightly warmer than normal. That left total stockpiles about 20 percent below usual at the
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Soyameal eases on European feeds market
Currency

Soyameal eases on European feeds market

Soyameal on the European meals and feeds market eased on Thursday, tracking the previous night's weaker CBOT soyameal futures close on the back of technical selling. "The European cash market fixed prices mostly on Wednesday's Chicago closed. Business was
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Brazil's 2018 coffee crop likely to yield 60.5 million bags

Brazil's 2018 coffee crop likely to yield 60.5 million bags

Brazil's 2018 coffee crop is likely to yield a record 60.5 million 60-kg bags, a large jump from 50.6 million bags in 2017, Safras & Mercado consultancy said on Wednesday, citing favourable weather and the recovery of robusta output after years of below-a
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Indonesian coffee premiums tighten; Vietnam remains tepid

Indonesian coffee premiums tighten; Vietnam remains tepid

Indonesian coffee premiums tightened this week on upbeat supply during a mini harvest season, while regional rival Vietnam remained tepid due to lean demand, traders said on Thursday. As supply increased during the harvest, premiums of Indonesia's grade 4
Published 15 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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