Survey shows sharp increase in prices of wheat flour, chicken ISLAMABAD: The wheat flour and chicken prices have witnessed a significant increase during this week past against ... Published 01 Jan, 2023 03:14am
Business & Finance Ministry directed to convene meeting of SAB for taking decision on sugar exports ISLAMABAD: The government has directed Ministry of National Food Security and Research to convene a meeting of Sugar... Published 30 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Business & Finance PSMA again offers to sell surplus sugar at Rs115/kg LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) has once again offered the federal government to buy the... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Markets Raw sugar extends retreat, arabica coffee edges up LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE were lower on Wednesday, extending the market’s retreat from last week’s near... Published 28 Dec, 2022 05:04pm
Markets Raw sugar rises to near 6-year high, cocoa at 8-month peak NEW YORK/LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose to the highest level in nearly six years on Friday, boosted by ... Published 25 Dec, 2022 03:29am
Markets Raw sugar prices steady, coffee and cocoa slide LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE steadied on Friday, after hitting a near 6-year high in the previous session, while... Published 19 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Business & Finance SAB recommendation: ECC allows export of up to 100,000 MTs of sugar ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed sugar export of up to 100,000 metric... Updated 16 Dec, 2022 09:30am
Print SAB allows export of up to half a million tons of sugar ISLAMABAD: The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) has finally allowed the sugar industry to export up to half a million tons... Updated 15 Dec, 2022 09:54am
Markets Raw sugar rises again, coffee near 1-month peak LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose again on Thursday helped by adverse weather in Brazil and India, with hopes... Published 09 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Markets Brazil mills seen ending sugar season SAO PAULO: Most mills in Brazil’s main centre-south sugarcane region are ending cane crushing for the season,... Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Markets Raw sugar futures edge higher, arabica prices ease LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE edged higher on Wednesday, underpinned by disruption to the cane harvest in... Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Markets Sugar gains amid worries over supply prospects in India, Brazil LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Monday amid worries over supply prospects in top producers Brazil and ... Published 06 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Markets India’s sugar output set to drop due to erratic weather OLAPUR/KOLHAPUR/ LATUR, (India): India’s sugar output is likely to fall 7% this year as erratic weather conditions... Published 06 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Markets Coffee falls further from 4-week peak, sugar down NEW YORK/PARIS: Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell on Friday to move further back from a four-week peak, while raw... Published 05 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Print FBR set to fix minimum value for sugar supply FBR has constantly been engaged with the industry on the issue and taking input of the concerned industry Updated 05 Dec, 2022 02:06pm
Editorials Sugar export contains a kernel of bitter truth EDITORIAL: When it comes to promoting exports, few countries in the world may be as reluctant as Pakistan. That’s... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Business & Finance Export of refined sugar: govt, PSMA fail to reach decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan sugar industry is eyeing earning an estimated profit of Rs35 billion by exporting one million... Updated 30 Nov, 2022 09:54am
Pakistan Notices issued to 10 sugar mills for not starting crushing LAHORE: The Cane Commissioner Punjab on Monday issued show-cause notices to 10 sugar mills of the province for not... Published 29 Nov, 2022 05:57am
Print Dar willing to allow sugar export? ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is said to have expressed his willingness to allow the export of sugar;... Updated 29 Nov, 2022 09:42am
Business & Finance Sufficient stocks of sugar available in Pakistan, Finance Division told The country has sufficient stocks of sugar available, the Finance Division was informed in a meeting on Monday.... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:44pm
Markets PSMA says there’s no sugar shortage in country LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) has categorically denied a news item in the media regarding... Updated 24 Nov, 2022 09:38am
Business & Finance India to allow further sugar exports this season LONDON: India is likely to allow a further 2-4 million tonnes of sugar exports in the 2022/23 season - a move which... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
Print Country facing sugar shortage ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a sugar shortage of 260,000 tons for the ongoing year, official data revealed.... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 09:34am
Opinion Sugar turns sour According to a Business Recorder news item, “Export of sugar: PSMA links sugarcane crushing to govt permission”,... Published 20 Nov, 2022 04:16am
Print Export of sugar: PSMA links sugarcane crushing to govt permission LAHORE: The Punjab government has asked the sugar millers to start sugarcane crushing for the season 2022-23 before... Updated 19 Nov, 2022 10:17am
Markets Raw sugar falls from seven-month peak LONDON: Raw sugar futures fell on Thursday after hitting a seven-month high in the previous session on concerns over... Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Markets London cocoa hits more than 2-1/2-year peak, sugar up LONDON: London cocoa futures rose to the highest level in more than 2-1/2 years on Wednesday, boosted by a weaker... Published 10 Nov, 2022 05:50am
Business & Finance PSMA declines to start crushing if sugar export not allowed LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has expressed its inability to start the crushing season 2022-23... Published 09 Nov, 2022 03:41am
Markets India allows 2022/23 sugar exports of 6 million tonnes MUMBAI: India on Saturday approved the 2022/23 export of 6 million tonnes of sugar, in line with market expectations... Updated 06 Nov, 2022 12:13am
Markets Raw sugar futures fall, arabica regains ground LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE fell on Wednesday amid strong Brazilian exports, while arabica coffee prices... Published 03 Nov, 2022 05:50am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees