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
Opinion Strategic use of refugia in Bt cotton cultivation The implementation of refugia in Bt cotton cultivation is a critical agricultural practice with far-reaching... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:10am
Opinion Revival of cotton a must The significance of cotton for Pakistan’s economy is fundamental, as it plays a pivotal role in agriculture,... Updated 20 Oct, 2024 06:33am
BR Research Cotton outlook: breaking the holding pattern? The world cotton market has entered a new phase of uncertainty. World cotton prices, which thus far had been on a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:09am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices improve; business volumes increase KARACHI: Federal Minister of Trade Jam Kamal Khan has emphasised the need to intensify efforts for the restoration ... Published 14 Oct, 2024 06:24am
Opinion Why PCCC crucial for Pakistan’s economy and textile industry Whenever we think of cotton research and development, the concept of cotton varieties often comes to mind. However,... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 07:24am
Markets World Cotton Day: Organic cotton termed essential for environment, local livelihoods ISLAMABAD: Organic cotton termed essential for the environment and local livelihoods as cotton was one of the most... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Opinion The impact of reduced cotton production on rural economies and country’s balance of payments The basic rule of economics is clear: global demand drives global production, and countries with a comparative... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:40am
BR Research Cotton outlook: making sense of wild statistics It seems that world cotton markets have either began to ignore the statistics coming out of Pakistan or declared... Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:00am
Markets Punjab govt for setting up body to increase cotton yield LAHORE: The Punjab government has ordered the formation of a committee of experts to increase the production of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:54am
Markets About 1,434,028 bales of cotton reach ginneries LAHORE: According to the latest cotton statistics released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) as of... Published 19 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Markets Crop reporting releases cotton production statistics LAHORE: The Crop Reporting Wing of the Punjab Agriculture Department claimed on Friday that 636,000 bales of cotton... Updated 17 Aug, 2024 07:48am
Business & Finance Local textile industry facing severe crisis: KCBF chief LAHORE: The textile industry in Pakistan is facing a severe crisis due to unfavourable weather conditions, decreased... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
BR Research Data Agro Limited Data Agro Limited (PSX: DAAG) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1992 and was converted... Published 21 Jun, 2024 08:52am
Opinion Mulching techniques: increasing cotton yield Mulching is crucial for boosting the overall growth and yield of cotton crops. It helps by reducing water ... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:29am
BR Research Cotton outlook: rangebound? The October report card brings tense news for cotton watchers. Despite a dramatic rise in local production – where... Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:30am
Print Cotton prices: Punjab, Sindh CMs discuss strategy LAHORE: Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar met with Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi at Punjab... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:47am
Print Cotton’s purchase price: PM takes notice of manipulation ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday took notice of purchase of cotton yield below the... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:08am
Markets High financial charges, costs: profit of Pakistan’s listed textile sector plunges 24% in FY23 High cost of financing and rising input costs took their toll on Pakistan’s listed textile sector, which saw its... Updated 09 Oct, 2023 10:43pm
Print Bumper cotton crop: Gohar gives credit to Punjab CM LAHORE: Federal Minister for Industry and Commerce Gohar Ijaz has given credit to Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi... Updated 09 Oct, 2023 09:07am
Business & Finance Cotton: APTMA says supports emergency spray operations ISLAMABAD: APTMA has taken immediate action to support emergency spray operations in collaboration with the... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 08:53am
Business & Finance CM, Dar discuss cotton support price LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Pakistan Water supply in canals of South Punjab reviewed LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department and Irrigation Department have expressed their satisfaction over the... Published 22 Jun, 2023 05:45am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate rises as market witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: A bullish trend in cotton prices was seen on cotton market and the spot rate was hiked by of Rs500 per... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Markets ‘50pc of Punjab area is brought under cotton cultivation’ LAHORE: Cotton cultivation is going on rapidly in Punjab and 50 percent of the area has been brought under... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Rate stable amid low business volumes KARACHI: Stability in cotton prices was seen in previous week amid low business volume. There was a bullish trend in... Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am
Markets 4.554m acres of land: South Punjab sets cotton sowing target LAHORE: Cotton sowing target for the South Punjab has been set for 4.554 million acres of land which comes to 91... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Markets Secretary agriculture finalises cotton revival plan LAHORE: Cotton crop is of key importance for the country’s economy. Government is taking vigorous steps to revive... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Business & Finance Economist sees GDP growth in negative arena ISLAMABAD: All economic indications of the first six months of the current year suggest that Pakistan’s GDP growth... Published 13 Jan, 2023 07:07am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Rates stable amid low trading volume KARACHI: Cotton prices remained stable amid low trading volume. However, it is expected that soon business ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am