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UK farmers stage tractor protest over new inheritance tax

LONDON: British farmers lined up tractors outside parliament in London on Wednesday, in protest over the...

Published 12 Dec, 2024 06:01am

Business & Finance

HCSTSI chief underscores need for reforms in agri sector

HYDERABAD: The President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,...

Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:48am

Opinion

Falling farm income reverberates across wider economy

One of the key reasons for macroeconomic stability is the decline in commodity prices, driven by both global and...

Updated 02 Dec, 2024 07:26am

Business & Finance

Sales tax on tractors hiked to 14pc from 10pc

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday increased sales tax from 10 to 14 percent on import and...

Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:59am

Business & Finance

World Bank says will double agricultural commitments to $9bn a year by 2030

WASHINGTON: The World Bank will double its commitment for investments in agricultural financing and businesses to $9...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:38pm

Cotton industry: PCGA data reveals deepening crisis

LAHORE: The latest data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) highlights a grim scenario, revealing a...

Updated 19 Oct, 2024 02:55pm

Opinion

Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—II

Outdated farming techniques: Pakistani farmers continue to rely on obsolete and labour-intensive farming techniques,...

Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:34am

Business & Finance

Govt promoting mechanization in agri sector: Minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government is working on an ambitious programme for promoting mechanization in the agricultural...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:47am

Markets

US, Pakistan discuss establishing commodities market to boost agri sector

Finance minister, in meeting with US official, welcomes initiative and highlights role of agriculture in Pakistan’s economy

Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:46pm

Business & Finance

Shan Foods launches ‘Growing Flavour’ initiative in Sindh

KARACHI: Shan Foods has launched its “Growing Flavour” initiative within the Kunri Tehsil in Sindh, Pakistan to...

Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:16am

Business & Finance

FFC and Farmdar partner to reduce agri yield gap with AI and space technology

ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company and Farmdar are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at reducing...

Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:15am

Pakistan

Food security: NA panel reaffirms support for GPI

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research reaffirmed its commitment on Monday to work...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:07am

Pakistan

Perspectives aimed at developing agriculture sector presented

LAHORE: Participants of the newly-formed “Agriculture Commission” met here on Wednesday with the Punjab Minister...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:02am

Business & Finance

FFC partners with Agrilift

ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) “Partner in Prosperity,” has entered into a strategic partnership with...

Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am

Pakistan

Zardari urges SCB’s Group CE to invest in agri sector

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari asked a delegation led by Group Chief Executive of the Standard Chartered Bank...

Published 04 Jul, 2024 08:08am

BR Research

Inflation: What to expect in FY25

Last year was tough as the headline inflation remained above 20 percent for the second consecutive year. The FY24...

Published 02 Jul, 2024 08:02am

Opinion

State of the economy

The fiscal year 2023-24 is likely to close with a mixed performance by the economy. On the positive side, there has...

Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am

Pakistan

Punjab to launch ‘Green Tractor’ scheme

LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to launch the “Green Tractor” scheme, aimed at providing farmers with ...

Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am

Business & Finance

Govt urged to present ‘farmer-friendly’ budget

LAHORE: Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have urged the government to make the upcoming budget...

Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am

Markets

‘Lower wheat crop prices exacerbate existing challenges’

LAHORE: Pakistan’s agricultural sector is facing a severe crisis as plummeting wheat crop prices exacerbate...

Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am

Business & Finance

PITB devises satellite-based Crop Yield Prediction System

LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousaf has said that the Board has devised a...

Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am

Business & Finance

NBP continues to empower farmers, women with discounted loans

KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is proudly expanding its agricultural loan programme and encourages...

Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am

Business & Finance

HBL Zarai Services inaugurated in Burewala

LAHORE: HBL launched a new company, HBL Zarai Services, a significant step forward in the realm of agricultural...

Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am

World

Protesting farmers block major roads into Paris

PARIS: French farmers choked off major motorways around Paris on Monday, threatening to blockade the capital in an...

Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am

Pakistan

Promoting agri activities in peri-urban areas urged

FAISALABAD: Agricultural activities must be promoted in the peri-urban areas in order to protect agricultural land...

Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am

Opinion

Post-general election economic outlook

Elections will hopefully be held in the next two weeks. They are taking place at a time when the economy continues ...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am

Opinion

FBR needs to look beyond the salaried class to grow tax collection

Budgets seem to be all about providing largesse to the poor and incentives to the industry while reiterating the...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am

Crop, livestock: SECP says there’s notable absence of insurance schemes

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has observed that there is a notable absence of...

Updated 27 Dec, 2023 09:24am

Pakistan

UAF holds workshop

FAISALABAD: The agricultural scientists and experts must pace up their efforts to ensure food security in order to...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am

Business & Finance

SBP chief urges banks to increase presence in agriculture sector

Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad urged banks to ensure easy, timely and hassle-free access of...

Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:14pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 17	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 17	278.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 17	153.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 17	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 17	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 17	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
India Sensex / Dec 17	80,684.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 17	39,164.26
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Hang Seng / Dec 17	19,815.30
FTSE 100 / Dec 17	8,195.20
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 17	20,246.37

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 17	70.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 17	17,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 17	2,644.07
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 17	68.53
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
Shaheen Ins. / Dec 18 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	7.07 ▲ 0.98 (16.09%)
Tri-Star Power / Dec 18 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.99 ▲ 0.61 (11.34%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	7.90 ▲ 0.79 (11.11%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.50 ▲ 0.45 (11.11%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
Nimir Resins / Dec 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	35.16 ▲ 3.20 (10.01%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Dec 18 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	103.94 ▲ 9.45 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Dewan Textile / Dec 18 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5.67 ▼ -0.77 (-11.96%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 18 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	37.76 ▼ -4.20 (-10.01%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 18 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	29.12 ▼ -3.23 (-9.98%)
Hoechst Pak. / Dec 18 Hoechst Pakistan Limited(HPL)	2,570 ▼ -280.52 (-9.84%)
National Silk / Dec 18 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50.01 ▼ -5.43 (-9.79%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Dec 18 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	199 ▼ -20.05 (-9.15%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	737 ▼ -72.76 (-8.99%)
Universal Ins. / Dec 18 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.63 ▼ -0.92 (-8.72%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 18 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.01 ▼ -6.08 (-8.55%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.03
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 1.14
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.04
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▲ 0.40
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▲ 1.10
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 2.50
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.49
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▲ 1.56
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	31,365,092 ▲ 0.06

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