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Pakistan cotton markets

Imperative need for strong national apex body for cotton

The cotton sector serves as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, providing essential raw material to the textile...

Updated 27 Nov, 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

Firm trend on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton...

Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am

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

Modest business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bullish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst...

Updated 18 Aug, 2024 07:20am

Markets

Sizeable business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton...

Published 15 Sep, 2023 07:06am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Erosion in PKR value one of reasons behind rise in cotton prices

KARACHI: The rate of cotton witnessed an increase of Rs 2,500 per maund. The spot rate increased by Rs1800 per ...

Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate increases as market sees fluctuations

KARACHI: Extraordinary fluctuation from Rs 15,00 to Rs 2,500 per maund was seen in the rate of cotton. The spot rate...

Published 28 Aug, 2023 06:27am

Markets

Cotton arrival in Pakistan improves 48%: PCGA

Total arrival in Pakistan rises to 2.12 million bales as of August 15

Updated 18 Aug, 2023 02:49pm

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Price slightly increases amid heavy volumes

KARACHI: Improvement in the price of cotton was seen during previous week and business volume also remained...

Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am

Opinion

Cotton ‘crisis’: challenges, opportunities, and way forward–I

Stagnation in Pakistan’s rural economy has been ongoing over the last decade for a multitude of reasons. The...

Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am

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

Editorials

Sharp decline in cotton production

EDITORIAL: While it is not really surprising that Pakistan’s per acre cotton production has dropped to half the...

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 06:43am

Markets

Modest business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst...

Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:37am

Markets

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 02, 2023)....

Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:34am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate decreased by Rs2,000/maund

KARACHI: A significant reduction of Rs 2,000 per maund in the rate of cotton. Spot rate also reduced by Rs 2,000 per...

Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate decreased as market witnesses stability

KARACHI: Previous week witnessed stability in the rate of cotton. Stocks are declining day by day. The issue of...

Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:48am

Markets

Spot rate increased by Rs500 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs500...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 07:16am

Markets

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 31, 2023)....

Published 01 Feb, 2023 07:15am

Markets

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 30, 2023)....

Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am

Markets

Lean business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained firm and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem...

Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Price increases following appreciation in dollar value

KARACHI: The rate of cotton witnessed an increase of Rs 1,000 per maund as a result of increase in the rate of...

Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am

Markets

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)....

Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:24am

Markets

Weekly Review: Cotton price increases by Rs5,000/maund on local market

KARACHI: Cotton price was increased by up to Rs 5,000 per maund on the local market. But on the contrary, the ...

Published 16 Jan, 2023 06:18am

Markets

Spot rate of cotton increased again

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs...

Published 12 Jan, 2023 06:51am

Markets

Cotton rate hiked amidst bullish trend

KARACHI: With the arrival of new year, a bullish trend is prevailing in the rate of cotton in local cotton market....

Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:37am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate increased after signs of improvement emerge

KARACHI: Signs of improvement were seen in the local cotton market during previous week. Karachi Cotton Association...

Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:54am

Markets

Slow business activity on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton Analyst...

Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:47am

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

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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