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Farmers

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

86,549 male calves belonging to 12,843 farmers tagged by PAITS

LAHORE: The Pakistan Animal Identification & Traceability System (PAITS) has tagged 86,549 male calves belonging...

Published 19 Mar, 2025 07:52am

Pakistan

Experts advocate for climate-resilient agri practices in Sindh

HYDERABAD: Agricultural experts from national and international research institutions, alongside progressive...

Published 19 Mar, 2025 07:22am

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

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s proposed agrochemical ban sparks industry concerns

LAHORE: The federal government’s proposed ban on 12 key agrochemical Active Ingredients (AIs) has sparked concerns...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 06:47am

Pakistan

Import of raw sugar on growers, economy: Depts ordered to carry out study for implications

ISLAMABAD: A special committee on import of raw sugar on Wednesday directed the concerned departments to carry out...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 06:35am

Business & Finance

Business community leader says concerned at water shortages

KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:28am

Opinion

Developing Cholistan

All eyes are fixed on the development of Cholistan. Corporate farming is being considered. Canals are being planned...

Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:22am

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

BR Research

An interview with Dr. André van der Vyver, Agricultural Economist

‘Commodity exchanges cannot succeed without reliable storage’ Dr. André van der Vyver is a distinguished South...

Published 10 Mar, 2025 07:03am

Pakistan

13,451 livestock farmers receive Card

LAHORE: As many as 13,451 livestock farmers have received their livestock cards, while 77,627 male calves belonging...

Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am

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

Pakistan

‘Grand farmers’ festival’ held

MULTAN: A grand farmers’ festival was organized at the Government Pak-German Polytechnic Institute for Agriculture...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:28am

World

Delhi bans old cars from refuelling to help tackle city’s pollution

NEW DELHI: Cars more than 15 years old will soon be barred from refuelling in New Delhi, the city’s government said...

Published 02 Mar, 2025 02:44am

Markets

Farmers cultivating early cotton will receive Rs25,000 as support

LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced on Thursday that the farmers cultivating...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:01am

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

Opinion

Seed treatment: foundation of successful cotton crop

Cotton is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy and a vital source of livelihood for millions of farmers. The ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:11am

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

Punjab CM says ‘agri mechanisation is just a beginning...’

LAHORE: “Agricultural mechanisation is just a beginning; more revolutionary steps will be taken to ensure prosperity...

Published 17 Feb, 2025 03:09am

Markets

Agri experts advocate flourishing oilseed crop cultivation

FAISALABAD: Agricultural experts have called for flourishing oilseed crop cultivation in order to curtail edible oil...

Published 16 Feb, 2025 02:53am

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

Socio-Cultural Agri Finance Mela 2025 held in Sujawal

Sujawal: The vibrant district of Sajawal was the scene of an engaging Socio-Cultural Agri Finance Mela, organised by...

Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:35am

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

Pakistan

Oil millers demand lending to farmers

HYDERABAD: All Sindh Oil Millers and Oil Association held a meeting and conference at a local hotel in Hyderabad. ...

Published 10 Feb, 2025 05:35am

Markets

Wheat yield competitions to be held across Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has decided to organize wheat yield competitions across the province...

Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am

Pakistan

Electricity bills: Governor condemns FIRs against farmers by Rangers

LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan strongly condemned the Rangers’ force for filing FIRs against...

Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:44am

Pakistan

CM Punjab’s Kissan Card scheme: Farmers having arable land will be included in 2nd phase: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani said on Monday that small and...

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:23am

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 23	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 23	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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