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Agri sector witnesses dramatic slowdown: PKIC

ISLAMABAD: The country’s agriculture sector has witnessed a dramatic slowdown, with growth dropping to 0.56 ...

Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:44am

Pakistan

Punjab, UK to collaborate on farming and livestock reforms

LAHORE: The Punjab government and the British High Commission have agreed to work together on supporting farmers,...

Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am

Opinion

Demise of an ‘indispensable’ department

For decades, the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) was one of Pakistan’s most quietly effective institutions. ...

Updated 29 May, 2025 07:49am

Pakistan

Over five-year period: NA body concerned at data of increase in sugarcane yields

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research on Tuesday raised serious...

Published 28 May, 2025 06:38am

Aurangzeb for financing facilities to small farmers in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a key meeting at the Finance...

Updated 28 May, 2025 09:42am

Pakistan

Women agri workers to launch climate literacy campaign

HYDERABAD: In a major step toward advancing climate justice and labour rights, women agricultural workers and ...

Published 26 May, 2025 05:56am

Business & Finance

Karandaaz, GrowTech partner to digitally empower Punjab farmers

LAHORE: In a strategic move to reshape Pakistan’s agricultural ecosystem, Karandaaz Pakistan, an impact investment...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Business & Finance

Trusted R&D companies: Farmers advised to use certified, data-backed seeds

LAHORE: Experts in the seed sector have urged farmers to choose only reputable companies that invest in research and...

Published 28 Apr, 2025 06:37am

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

Markets

‘Agri sector is facing severe challenges due to water scarcity’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s agriculture sector, which contributes 23 percent to the country’s GDP, is facing severe...

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

Business & Finance

Govt must show strong political will to revive agri sector: expert

LAHORE: The government must demonstrate a strong commitment and political will to revitalize Pakistan’s...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

MPs grill MNFS&R for failure to protect agri sector

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) came under heavy criticism from...

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:19am

Business & Finance

HCSTSI chief underscores need for reforms in agri sector

HYDERABAD: The President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,...

Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:48am

Business & Finance

Organic Agriculture Policy approved: B’stan agri sector poised for transformative shift

KARACHI: The government of Balochistan has approved the Balochistan Organic Agriculture Policy 2024, signaling a...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am

Opinion

Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—II

Outdated farming techniques: Pakistani farmers continue to rely on obsolete and labour-intensive farming techniques,...

Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:34am

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

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

Business & Finance

Agri sector has huge potential to ensure food security: Governor

FAISALABAD: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Tuesday said that the agriculture sector had witnessed 6.6%...

Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:54am

Pakistan

Agri sector: Punjab govt to leverage Australia's expertise: Minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government is looking to leverage Australia's expertise in agriculture and livestock to enhance...

Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am

Business & Finance

Govt promoting mechanization in agri sector: Minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government is working on an ambitious programme for promoting mechanization in the agricultural...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:47am

Business & Finance

Russia and Pakistan: Two agriculture companies sign barter trade deal

MOSCOW: Two agriculture companies from Russia and Pakistan have signed barter deals to trade chickpeas and lentils...

Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am

Opinion

Transforming agri landscape through ICT-enabled agribusiness management

As Pakistan is struggling to improve its falling agricultural economy, the adoption of information and communication...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am

Markets

Progress on uplift of agri sector reviewed

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday they are introducing Kissan Cards, Agricultural...

Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Pakistan

Aurangzeb says agriculture, IT key economic drivers

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that agriculture and...

Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am

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

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

Investment in IT and agri sectors: Govt wants to reengage with Mashreq Bank: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday expressed government’s interest to reengage with Mashreq...

Updated 20 Aug, 2024 09:30am

Business & Finance

IT, agri sector and SMEs: Aurangzeb asks banks to lend more

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb has asked banks to enhance their financing ...

Published 31 Jul, 2024 06:40am

Pakistan

Zardari urges SCB’s Group CE to invest in agri sector

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari asked a delegation led by Group Chief Executive of the Standard Chartered Bank...

Published 04 Jul, 2024 08:08am

Business & Finance

Agri-sector payment ecosystem: Fatima Fertilizer sign MoU with JazzCash

ISLAMABAD: Fatima Fertilizer, a leading name in Pakistan’s agriculture sector, and JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest...

Published 03 Jul, 2024 07:35am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 5	282.22
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 5	282.02
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 6	143.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 6	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 6	1.36
Euro to USD / Jun 6	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Jun 5	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 5	5,939.30
Nasdaq / Jun 5	19,298.45
Dow Jones / Jun 5	42,319.74
India Sensex / Jun 6	81,539.73
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 6	37,645.68
Hang Seng / Jun 6	23,857.09
FTSE 100 / Jun 6	8,828.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 6	24,274.05
France CAC40 / Jun 6	7,789.31

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 5	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 5	307,270
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 6	63.20
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 6	3,372.52
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 6	68.01
Petrol/Litre / Jun 7	253.63
Diesel/Litre / Jun 7	254.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First IBL Mod. / Jun 5 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	4.20 ▲ 1 (31.25%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 5 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	2.97 ▲ 0.59 (24.79%)
Invest Bank / Jun 5 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	3.92 ▲ 0.57 (17.01%)
Abdullah Shah / Jun 5 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	7 ▲ 1 (16.67%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jun 5 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	9.31 ▲ 1 (12.03%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jun 5 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	17.55 ▲ 1.6 (10.03%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 5 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	21.41 ▲ 1.95 (10.02%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 5 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	53.19 ▲ 4.84 (10.01%)
Kohinoor Mills / Jun 5 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	49.96 ▲ 4.54 (10%)
Hala Enterprise / Jun 5 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	26.61 ▲ 2.42 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Ltd. / Jun 5 Supernet Limited(GEMSPNL)	41.55 ▼ -4.62 (-10.01%)
ICC Industries / Jun 5 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	14.66 ▼ -1.63 (-10.01%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jun 5 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	28,789.98 ▼ -3198.89 (-10%)
Khyber Textile / Jun 5 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	2,735.17 ▼ -303.91 (-10%)
Apna Microfin. / Jun 5 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	9.71 ▼ -1.07 (-9.93%)
K.S.B.Pumps / Jun 5 KSB Pumps Company Limited(KSBP)	234.17 ▼ -23.62 (-9.16%)
Arpak Int. / Jun 5 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	56.01 ▼ -5.59 (-9.07%)
Diamond Ind. / Jun 5 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	21.89 ▼ -1.91 (-8.03%)
Paramount Mod / Jun 5 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	7.82 ▼ -0.68 (-8%)
JS Global Banking / Jun 5 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	23 ▼ -1.9 (-7.63%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	179,677,072 ▲ 0.42
Unity Foods Ltd / Jun 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	62,902,228 ▲ 0.75
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	52,373,487 ▲ 0.05
Invest Bank / Jun 5 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	40,420,682 ▲ 0.57
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jun 5 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	37,050,317 ▲ 0.3
Treet Corp / Jun 5 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	34,993,918 ▲ 0.73
Dewan Cement / Jun 5 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	33,992,276 ▲ 1.24
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 5 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	31,842,116 ▲ 1.77
B.O.Punjab / Jun 5 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	24,182,352 ▲ 0.02
Sui South Gas / Jun 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	14,969,512 ▼ -0.66

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