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Sindh’s agricultural sector: CM invites Australian investors

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins, who called on...

Published 3 days ago

Business & Finance

Karandaaz Pakistan launches digital financing for agri challenge

KARACHI: To improve financial access for Pakistan’s smallholder farmers, Karandaaz Pakistan, an impact investment...

Published 20 Mar, 2025 07:29am

Opinion

Pakistan’s wheat ‘crisis’: time to formulate new policies

As Pakistan’s largest reservoirs, Tarbela and Mangla, teeter near dead levels, the nation faces a dual crisis, acute...

Updated 20 Mar, 2025 06:59am

Pakistan

Agri scientists in Sindh develop new high-yield crop varieties

KARACHI: Agricultural scientists in Sindh have successfully developed new crop varieties that offer higher yields ...

Published 19 Mar, 2025 07:39am

Opinion

Fiber security: a pillar of economic and agricultural stability

The concept of fiber security holds strategic importance for Pakistan’s economy, textile sector, and agricultural...

Updated 19 Mar, 2025 06:13am

PM orders crackdown on ‘seed mafia’

ISLAMABAD: In an effort to protect the agricultural industry from ‘seed mafia’ and ensure that farmers have access...

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 09:11am

Pakistan

World Bank and agri department arrange training workshop

LAHORE: The Punjab agriculture department in collaboration with the World Bank arranged a one-day training workshop...

Published 14 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Sindh PA opposes proposed construction of new canals

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday, opposing the construction of six new canals...

Updated 14 Mar, 2025 08:40am

Pakistan

CM Maryam starts 3rd phase of mechanized agriculture in Punjab

LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a historic era of mechanized cultivation of...

Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:58am

Business & Finance

BII announces $75m facility with HBL to enhance food security

KARACHI: British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor,...

Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am

IMF holds talks on agricultural income tax

Fund mission to also meet provincial governments officials today

Updated 11 Mar, 2025 01:38pm

Business & Finance

CropLife concerned over proposed delegation of seed inspector’s powers to agri extension dept

LAHORE: CropLife Pakistan Association has expressed serious concerns over the proposed delegation of seed inspector...

Published 09 Mar, 2025 05:58am

Opinion

Mehfooz Shaheed Canal: A step towards greener Pakistan

Agriculture sector is indispensable to Pakistan’s economic growth and food security. This sector during the year...

Updated 09 Mar, 2025 06:58am

Business & Finance

Ban on early sowing of rice: Agriculture Republic highlights loopholes in seed companies’ role

LAHORE: Welcoming the Punjab’s move to ban early sowing of rice nurseries or having two crops a season, the...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:27am

Pakistan

25 types of agri machinery will be available on rent: Minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a significant initiative under the chief minister’s high-tech ...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:13am

Opinion

GPI – A catalyst for agricultural transformation

The launch of the Green Pakistan Initiative marks a pivotal milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural evolution. Designed...

Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am

Uptick in inflation, water stress for crops likely

Finance Division says inflation is anticipated to remain within range of 2.0-3.0 percent for February 2025

Updated 28 Feb, 2025 04:02pm

Opinion

Soil testing: a vital step for sustainable farming and higher yields

Sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation begin with a fundamental yet often overlooked practice: soil...

Updated 28 Feb, 2025 06:45am

Pakistan

SAU’s Farmers' Day; experts call for advanced research in agriculture

HYDERABAD: Leading agricultural experts and progressive farmers have expressed concerns over Pakistan's increasing...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:42am

Business & Finance

Agritech solutions spotlighted: Telenor Velocity’s Innovation Challenge concludes on high note

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Velocity’s Innovation Challenge 2025 concluded on a high note, spotlighting groundbreaking...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 06:53am

Pakistan

Rainfall will have positive impact on crops

LAHORE: Farmers have welcomed the Thursday rain, saying that it will not only end the long dry spell experienced by...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:37am

Editorials

Assets declaration by civil servants

EDITORIAL: In the Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index, Pakistan is ranked at 136th...

Published 15 Feb, 2025 06:17am

Army chief, Punjab CM visit SIFC’s ‘Green Corporate Initiative’

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, along with federal and...

Updated 15 Feb, 2025 08:56am

Pakistan

Wheat rust control: Agri Department issues recommendations

LAHORE: The Agriculture Department of Punjab has reported the occurrence of rust disease on wheat crops in various...

Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:17am

Business & Finance

Minister underscores need for steps aimed at boosting agri output

KARACHI: Sindh’s Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Baksh Khan Mahar said that there is need to take bold steps...

Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:50am

Editorials

Cotton conundrum

EDITORIAL: The primacy of the cotton crop to the country’s agriculture sector and the broader economy cannot be...

Updated 14 Feb, 2025 06:37am

Pakistan

SAU secures Rs100m EDF funding to boost mango exports

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has secured funding worth PKR 100 million from the Export...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:58am

Opinion

Early sowing: a strategic step towards cotton revival

Pakistan’s cotton sector has faced a significant downturn in recent years, with the previous season witnessing an...

Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:19am

Govt working with UAE, KSA to extract mineral resources: PM

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday revealed that Pakistan was working together with the United Arab...

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 04:15pm

Pakistan

TDAP (AFD) holds B2B meetings of various firms with ministry

KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (AFD) organised the B2B meetings of companies from potatoes, ...

Published 08 Feb, 2025 07:52am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 21	280.46
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 21	280.26
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 21	149.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 21	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 21	1.29
Euro to USD / Mar 21	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 20	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 21	5,667.56
India Sensex / Mar 21	76,905.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 21	37,677.06
Nasdaq / Mar 21	17,784.05
Hang Seng / Mar 21	23,689.72
FTSE 100 / Mar 21	8,646.79
Dow Jones / Mar 21	41,985.35
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 21	22,891.68
France CAC40 / Mar 21	8,042.95

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 21	68.31
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21	17,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 21	273,319
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 21	3,028.10
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 21	65.27
Petrol/Litre / Mar 24	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 24	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ist.Capital Sec / Mar 21 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.73 ▲ 0.25 (16.89%)
Lalpir Power / Mar 21 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	29.32 ▲ 2.67 (10.02%)
Bunnys Limited / Mar 21 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	23.16 ▲ 2.11 (10.02%)
Bela Auto / Mar 21 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	166.87 ▲ 15.17 (10%)
Sally Textile / Mar 21 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	11 ▲ 1 (10%)
Agritech Limited / Mar 21 Agritech Limited(AGL)	73.59 ▲ 6.69 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Mar 21 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	122.16 ▲ 11.11 (10%)
Nishat Mills Ltd / Mar 21 Nishat Mills Limited(NML)	117.76 ▲ 10.71 (10%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 21 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	122.32 ▲ 11.12 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Mar 21 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	27.96 ▲ 2.54 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Elahi Cot. / Mar 21 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	126.06 ▼ -13.99 (-9.99%)
Khyber Textile / Mar 21 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	435.56 ▼ -47.57 (-9.85%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Mar 21 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	253.95 ▼ -27.73 (-9.84%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 21 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.80 ▼ -1 (-9.26%)
Noon Sugar / Mar 21 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	73 ▼ -6.57 (-8.26%)
Sindh Abadgar / Mar 21 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	51.03 ▼ -4.08 (-7.4%)
Ellcot Spinning / Mar 21 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	110 ▼ -8.64 (-7.28%)
Askari Life Assur. / Mar 21 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	5 ▼ -0.39 (-7.24%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Mar 21 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.5 (-6.67%)
Quetta Textile / Mar 21 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	14.60 ▼ -0.99 (-6.35%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Mar 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	163,976,906 ▼ -0.21
B.O.Punjab / Mar 21 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,899,654 ▼ -0.15
Pak Refinery / Mar 21 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,149,230 ▼ -0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 21 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	26,183,687 ▲ 0.48
Sui South Gas / Mar 21 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,173,748 ▲ 0.42
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Mar 21 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	19,984,659 ▼ -1.09
Pak Elektron / Mar 21 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	19,229,211 ▼ -0.13
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 21 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	18,221,041 ▼ -0.25
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,981,776 ▼ -0.02
Hub Power Co. / Mar 21 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	14,711,439 ▼ -2.32

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