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PCGA data reveals sharp decline in cotton production

LAHORE: The latest figures released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) reveal a sharp decline in...

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 08:50am

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

Markets

PCGA data indicates decline in cotton production

LAHORE: Sajid Mahmood, Head of the Technology Transfer Department at the Central Cotton Research Institute, has...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:40am

Opinion

Cotton’s top 5 setbacks and the smart fixes

The decline in cotton production and the reduction in cultivated area in Pakistan have become pressing issues that...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:41am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate soars amid improved volumes

KARACHI: Overall stability was seen in cotton prices during previous week, having an improved business volume. The...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am

Opinion

Transforming cotton with contract farming

Contract growing represents an innovative agricultural framework whereby a formal agreement is established between...

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:50am

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

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Import on the rise as local production sees a big fall

KARACHI: Cotton production has decreased by 29 lac bales (48.26%) which is an alarming level. Total production is...

Published 21 Oct, 2024 07:49am

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

Markets

Pakistan’s cotton import bill set to hit $1.9bn as local production plummets

In a concerning development for Pakistan, the country’s cotton import bill is projected to reach $1.9 billion in the...

Updated 19 Oct, 2024 09:47pm

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

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

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

Markets

Over 2m cotton bales reach ginneries

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has released its latest cotton statistics, revealing a...

Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:18am

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

Cotton production falls by 60pc in a year: PCGA

LAHORE: The latest cotton statistics released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) till August 31,...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:46am

Markets

Punjab records 30.7pc fall in cotton production

LAHORE: The crop reporting services wing of the Punjab Agriculture department (PAD) on Tuesday released statistics ...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Prices surge significantly as rains affect supply

KARACHI: A significant surge has been observed in cotton prices, with a Rs1000 per maund increase in spot rates. The...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 06:40am

High energy, financial costs cited: Cotton output likely to decline, NA panel told

ISLAMABAD: Cotton production in the country is forecast to decline in 2024-25 due to high energy and financial...

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 09:39am

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

Opinion

Cotton research under siege

At the inception of Pakistan, the nation emerged as a notable cotton exporter, with only two or three textile mills...

Updated 29 Jul, 2024 07:20am

Editorials

Fall in cotton production

EDITORIAL: In yet another piece of discouraging news for the country’s economy, the Pakistan Cotton Ginners...

Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:47am

BR Research

Imported cotton demand: a threat managed?

Earlier this month, the IMF came under fire for projecting a significantly exaggerated forecast of Pakistan’s trade...

Updated 23 May, 2024 05:53pm

Opinion

Cotton production: India moves forward, Pakistan falls behind

Currently, Pakistan is facing economic challenges. Although the present government is implementing positive measures...

Updated 22 May, 2024 06:19am

Markets

Govt plans to revive southern Punjab as hub of cotton production

LAHORE: The current provincial government is determined to revive Southern Punjab as a hub for cotton production,...

Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am

BR Research

Cotton demand: addressing the panda in the room

The uneasy calm continues in the global cotton market. As per US Department of Agriculture’s monthly forecast,...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:34am

Markets

Weekly Review: Cotton production surges 71pc to 8.4m bales

KARACHI: Cotton production has surged by 71%, reaching a total of 8.4 million bales; however, ginners have left with...

Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:46am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 18	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 18	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 18	155.22
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 18	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 18	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 18	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 18	5,872.16
India Sensex / Dec 18	79,372.61
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	38,741.83
Nasdaq / Dec 18	19,392.69
Hang Seng / Dec 18	19,666.12
FTSE 100 / Dec 18	8,199.11
Dow Jones / Dec 18	43,326.87
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 18	20,242.57

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 18	70.19
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 18	17,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 18	241,945.20
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 18	2,609.22
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 18	68.06
Petrol/Litre / Dec 19	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First AL-Noor Mod. / Dec 19 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.79 ▲ 0.56 (17.34%)
S.G.Power / Dec 19 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	10.17 ▲ 1.00 (10.91%)
Popular Islamic / Dec 19 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.48 ▲ 1.23 (10.04%)
Attock Cement / Dec 19 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	285.20 ▲ 25.93 (10.00%)
Data Agro / Dec 19 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	153.16 ▲ 13.92 (10.00%)
Liven Pharma / Dec 19 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	77.33 ▲ 7.03 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Dec 19 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	114.33 ▲ 10.39 (10.00%)
Sardar Chemical / Dec 19 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	37.95 ▲ 3.45 (10.00%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 19 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	46.35 ▲ 4.21 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 19 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	18.06 ▼ -2.01 (-10.01%)
Sindh Abadgar / Dec 19 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	40.47 ▼ -4.50 (-10.01%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Dec 19 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	12.60 ▼ -1.40 (-10.00%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Dec 19 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	9.55 ▼ -1.00 (-9.48%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 19 Imperial Limited(IML)	18.25 ▼ -1.91 (-9.47%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / Dec 19 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	11.51 ▼ -1.20 (-9.44%)
AL-Noor Sugar / Dec 19 Al-Noor Sugar Mills Limited(ALNRS)	81 ▼ -8.35 (-9.35%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 19 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	661.50 ▼ -67.28 (-9.23%)
Hoechst Pak. / Dec 19 Hoechst Pakistan Limited(HPL)	2,506 ▼ -252.82 (-9.16%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	139,290,885 ▼ -0.05
Cnergyico PK / Dec 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	67,462,895 ▼ -0.11
B.O.Punjab / Dec 19 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	60,162,802 ▼ -0.14
Pak Refinery / Dec 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	54,507,413 ▼ -0.33
Pak Elektron / Dec 19 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	50,144,684 ▲ 0.35
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	46,773,842 ▼ -0.11
Sui South Gas / Dec 19 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	41,964,816 ▲ 2.51
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 19 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	36,868,206 ▲ 0.14
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 19 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	21,856,915 ▼ -0.20

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