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Pakistan’s water crisis: rethinking crop choices to save water

Pakistan, once water-abundant and home to one of the world’s largest irrigation systems, now faces a severe water...

Published 25 Mar, 2025 06:17am

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

Pakistan

Different crops: Punjab Seed Council approves 16 new varieties

LAHORE: The Punjab Seed Council (PSC) on Tuesday approved 16 new varieties of different crops. The newly approved...

Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am

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

Pakistan

Experts urge action as climate change threatens wheat production

HYDERABAD: Experts from academic, agricultural, and research institutions in Sindh have emphasized that climate...

Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am

Pakistan

‘Genetically modified crops vital to resolving food security challenges’

FAISALABAD: In the face of food security challenges in the developing world, genetically modified crops are the need...

Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:31am

Business & Finance

Cotton and yarn sector: PDP Chairman asks govt to rationalise taxes, duties

KARACHI: Commenting on slapping enhanced duties of the US on products of China, Canada and Mexico; Pasban Democratic...

Published 03 Feb, 2025 06:41am

Markets

Chicago soybeans lower

PARIS/BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures ticked down on Thursday, consolidating below a six-month peak while traders...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am

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

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

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

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

Sindh PA told: Introduction of sustainable, marketable crops stepped up

KARACHI: Recognizing the global shift towards organic farming, the government has stepped up efforts to introduce...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:22am

Business & Finance

Global Fertilizer Day: ‘Crop yields can be elevated to global averages’

KARACHI Pakistan’s crop yields can be elevated to global averages through product innovation and the integration ...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:07am

Pakistan

Use of tech can benefit farmers, enhance food security: experts

KARACHI: Pakistan’s crop yields can be elevated to global averages through product innovation and the integration...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:50am

Opinion

PIDE’s vision for reforming agricultural markets

The agriculture sector is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, yet it faces several challenges that hinder its...

Updated 21 Oct, 2024 06:57am

Opinion

Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—I

Pakistan, an agrarian economy, is currently grappling with an alarming crisis of low crop yields, resulting in the...

Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:53am

Opinion

Role of ICTs in agribusiness management

Information and communication technologies have revolutionized numerous sectors, and agribusiness is no exception....

Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:20am

Markets

WWF advocates for sustainable, organic cotton farming

KARACHI: In a bid to tackle the environmental toll of one of Pakistan's most resource-intensive crops, WWF-Pakistan...

Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am

Pakistan

Need stressed for reducing post-harvest losses

MURREE: Pakistan urgently needs to improve agricultural practices to reduce post-harvest losses, estimated at around...

Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:06am

Pakistan

Sale of substandard seeds: Body will finalise its report within next 10 days

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) on Wednesday informed a parliamentary...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:40am

Pakistan

Groundwater's critical role in wheat, cotton irrigation highlighted

HYDERABAD: Irrigation and soil experts have said that for the past three decades, the accurate assessment of water...

Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:32am

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

Opinion

Need for modern farming practices

As climate change threatens the country there are also apprehensions about the negative effects it will have on farm...

Updated 31 Aug, 2024 07:16am

Business & Finance

Need stressed for bringing tech solutions to agri sector

KARACHI: Speakers stressed adopting technological solutions in the agriculture sector to increase the yields of...

Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am

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

Agri sector: Ongoing monsoon rains have positive impact so far

ISLAMABAD: The ongoing monsoon rains so far will have a positive impact on overall agriculture sector as the rains...

Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am

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

SECP proposes assessment of crops, livestock insurance

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a thorough reassessment of the...

Updated 09 Jun, 2024 09:42am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 8	280.80
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 8	280.55
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 8	145.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 8	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 8	1.28
Euro to USD / Apr 8	1.10
UK LIBOR % / Apr 8	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 8	4,982.77
India Sensex / Apr 8	73,673.06
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 8	32,147.04
Nasdaq / Apr 8	15,267.91
Hang Seng / Apr 8	19,834.94
FTSE 100 / Apr 8	7,910.53
Dow Jones / Apr 8	37,645.59
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 8	20,280.26
France CAC40 / Apr 8	7,100.42

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 8	57.61
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 8	17,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 8	272,633
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 8	3,007.97
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 8	64.39
Petrol/Litre / Apr 9	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 9	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Philip Morris Pak. / Apr 9 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	1,307.02 ▲ 118.82 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Apr 9 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	127.90 ▲ 11.63 (10%)
ZIL Limited / Apr 9 ZIL Limited(ZIL)	244.40 ▲ 22.22 (10%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Apr 9 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	17.71 ▲ 1.61 (10%)
Shakarganj / Apr 9 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	42.57 ▲ 3.87 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 9 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,105.04 ▲ 100.46 (10%)
Apna Microfin. / Apr 9 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	11.40 ▲ 1 (9.62%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 9 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	16 ▲ 1.3 (8.84%)
Fazal Cloth / Apr 9 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	155 ▲ 9.81 (6.76%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Apr 9 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	18.84 ▲ 1.1 (6.2%)

Stock	Price
Paramount Mod / Apr 9 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	7.83 ▼ -1 (-11.33%)
NIT PakistanXD / Apr 9 NIT Pakistan Gateway ETF(NITGETF)	23.53 ▼ -2.8 (-10.63%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / Apr 9 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	10.67 ▼ -1.19 (-10.03%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 9 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	50.56 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Fateh Ind. / Apr 9 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	119.56 ▼ -13.27 (-9.99%)
Elahi Cot. / Apr 9 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	116.10 ▼ -12.39 (-9.64%)
Data Agro / Apr 9 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	95.10 ▼ -9.76 (-9.31%)
Suhail Jute / Apr 9 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	80.12 ▼ -8.14 (-9.22%)
Samba Bank / Apr 9 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	9.42 ▼ -0.95 (-9.16%)
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 9 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	2.52 ▼ -0.24 (-8.7%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Apr 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	121,664,697 ▼ -0.02
Bank Al-Falah / Apr 9 Bank Alfalah Limited(BAFL)	32,603,056 ▼ -1.01
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	19,040,828 ▼ -0.11
Sui South Gas / Apr 9 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	18,550,301 ▼ -0.72
B.O.Punjab / Apr 9 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,984,263 ▼ -0.12
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	15,883,113 ▼ -0.01
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 9 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	15,557,011 ▼ -1.51
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 9 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	14,994,441 ▼ -0.18
Fauji Cement / Apr 9 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	14,674,396 ▲ 0.07
Pak Refinery / Apr 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	12,500,191 ▼ -0.34

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