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Agriculture

Agriculture income: LHC disposes of plea challenging assessment

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court disposed of a petition filed by Mian Ilyas Meraj challenging the assessment of...

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:45am

Rice exporters advocate urgent reforms

KARACHI: In a bid to safeguard the future of the rice export industry, exporters have urged for immediate reforms...

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:45am

Pakistan

‘PSC a key player in agricultural progress’

ISLAMABAD: Managing Director of Punjab Seed Corporation, Ali Arshad Rana, on Sunday said that a comprehensive...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 07:19am

Pakistan

VC UAF for developing agriculture on modern lines

FAISALABAD: It is need of the hour to develop agriculture on modern lines to ensure the food security and address ...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Pakistan

SAU enhancing efforts to address critical agri challenges

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam is enhancing its efforts to address critical agricultural...

Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am

Business & Finance

Quality seeds’ availability a must to enhance agri productivity: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday said that the...

Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am

Opinion

Reducing crop risks – making informed decisions

Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands as a cornerstone of its economy, contributing approximately 23 percent to ...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:51am

Pakistan

SAU to host first Int’l moot on women’s empowerment in agriculture on 15th

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in collaboration with the Sindh Agriculture Women ...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:33am

Opinion

Shaping the agric landscape through ICT-driven value chain management

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing approximately 22.9 percent to the nation’s...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:19am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s GDP grows 0.92% in July-Sept, 2.5% in FY24

Growth in agriculture, industry and services stood at 1.15%, -1.03% and 1.43% respectively, in Q1 FY25

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:25pm

Markets

Agriculture, IT twin engines of growth: Finance Minister

Aurangzeb expresses intention to shut down Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation, create alternative mechanism for maintaining strategic reserves

Updated 29 Dec, 2024 10:05pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to explore new avenues in agriculture, technology

Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to explore new avenues for partnership under the Strategic Economic Framework (SEF),...

Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:03pm

Pakistan

JI to launch ‘farmers’ march’ today

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has announced the launch of “Farmers’ March” starting from Mandi Bahauddin...

Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:14am

Positive GDP growth rate unlikely?

Dr Hafeez Pasha says this is due to negative growth in the large-scale manufacturing industries and a decline in major agriculture crops

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:51am

Business & Finance

Imposition of Agri tax from Jan 2025: Experts urge need to engage rural youth in agri productive activities

ISLAMABAD: Leading agriculture experts Saturday strongly recommended that there is an urgent need to engage rural...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Opinion

Economic repercussions of reliance on cotton imports

Pakistan’s economy is fundamentally rooted in agriculture, with cotton serving as the cornerstone of its...

Updated 12 Dec, 2024 08:11am

Opinion

Digital technology: a promising future for cotton farming

Digital technology has revolutionised industries across the globe, and its impact on agriculture has become...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:32am

Business & Finance

Post-harvest losses in country up to 40pc, says ADB

ISLAMABAD: Post-harvest losses in Pakistan are estimated at 20 to 40 percent for various crops, due to lack of...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:20am

Business & Finance

‘Capping of prices may cause closure of poultry farms’

LAHORE: The Pakistan Poultry Association (Northern Region) has issued a strong warning to the Punjab government that...

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 08:41am

Editorials

Cultivating self-reliance: roadmap for edible oil

EDITORIAL: The Ministry of Commerce’s plan to draft a comprehensive edible oil policy presents a pivotal opportunity...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:48pm

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

Pakistan

‘Researchers must visit fields to develop agriculture on scientific lines’

FAISALABAD: The researchers must visit fields in order to develop the agriculture on scientific basis for increasing...

Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am

Opinion

Harnessing rice crop residues for agricultural and environmental prosperity

Rice is vital for Pakistan and India due to its role as a staple food, contributing to food security for millions....

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:09am

Opinion

Blushing golden apples

Gilgit-Baltistan is a region where over 70 percent of the land is covered by high mountains and glaciers, leaving...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:20am

Pakistan

Governor vows to address farmers’ issues

LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, while addressing at a press conference regarding the problems of...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Pakistan

Crop residue, other agri issues: Speakers propose establishment of ‘SAARC Agriculture Centre’

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a panel discussion titled, “Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:48am

Pakistan

Finance ministry sees Pakistan’s headline inflation at 6-7% in October 2024

CPI to decelerate further in November to 5.5-6.5%, says finance ministry

Updated 30 Oct, 2024 10:43pm

Business & Finance

Agriculture, renewable energy, industrialisation under focus: Dar describes CPEC as a ‘remarkable gift from China’

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar praised the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)...

Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:53am

Business & Finance

Food & allied sectors: Govt to facilitate foreign, local investors: Sindh minister

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Khan Dharejo has said the provincial government ...

Updated 30 Oct, 2024 06:52am

Opinion

The criticality of cotton cess payment

Cotton is the backbone of Pakistan’s agricultural economy; yet the textile industry’s refusal to pay the cotton...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:55am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 30	278.97
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 30	278.77
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 30	154.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 30	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 30	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 30	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 29	6,039.31
Nasdaq / Jan 29	19,632.32
Hang Seng / Jan 29	20,225.11
Dow Jones / Jan 29	44,713.52
India Sensex / Jan 30	76,776.38
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 30	39,467.47
FTSE 100 / Jan 30	8,567.71
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 30	21,655.86

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 29	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 29	247,513
Petrol/Litre / Jan 30	256.13
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 30	72.66
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 30	2,759.76
Diesel/Litre / Jan 30	260.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jan 30 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	9.08 ▲ 1 (12.38%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 30 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	9.26 ▲ 1 (12.11%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 30 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	2.52 ▲ 0.23 (10.04%)
Redco Textile / Jan 30 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	21.97 ▲ 2 (10.02%)
Sana Ind / Jan 30 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	28.77 ▲ 2.62 (10.02%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 30 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	14.29 ▲ 1.3 (10.01%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jan 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	17.48 ▲ 1.59 (10.01%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jan 30 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	59.90 ▲ 5.45 (10.01%)
Atlas Honda Ltd / Jan 30 Atlas Honda Limited(ATLH)	873.29 ▲ 79.39 (10%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 30 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	6.91 ▼ -0.97 (-12.31%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 30 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.21 ▼ -0.68 (-11.54%)
National Silk / Jan 30 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	45.35 ▼ -5.04 (-10%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 30 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.40 ▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)
Kohat Textile / Jan 30 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	32 ▼ -3.13 (-8.91%)
Hussain Industries / Jan 30 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	26.41 ▼ -2.45 (-8.49%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jan 30 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.60 ▼ -1.14 (-7.73%)
JS Investments / Jan 30 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	21.02 ▼ -1.74 (-7.64%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 30 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.13 ▼ -0.67 (-6.84%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jan 30 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,078,930 ▲ 2.48
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 30 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,126,010 ▲ 1.16
Bank Makramah / Jan 30 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	31,438,642 ▲ 0.23
Cnergyico PK / Jan 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,197,761 ▲ 0.13
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	29,670,310 ▲ 0.13
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 30 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	25,413,292 ▲ 2.73
Dewan Motors / Jan 30 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	24,726,221 ▼ -1.63
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	20,794,723 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Jan 30 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	13,308,955 ▲ 0.1

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