Posts By DAWN
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37Wheat News in EnglishEarly arrivals find wheat market crashing
Wheat prices in Rahim Yar Khan have plummeted to Rs2,200 per maund, sparking outrage among farmers who say their production costs far...
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63Edible Oil News in EnglishPakistan PM hails ‘hard work’ as March inflation falls to historic low
Pakistan's inflation dropped to 0.7% in March 2025, the lowest since December 1965, driven by lower prices of wheat, vegetables, and electricity....
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91Sugar News in EnglishPakistan : Sugar makes the world go round
Pakistan's sugar price crisis exposes political and corporate collusion. Despite PM Shehbaz Sharif’s pledge to cap rates at Rs140 per kg, prices...
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63Sugar News in EnglishKarachi : Dar’s warning fails as sugar sells at Rs180 per kg
Despite Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s announcement capping sugar prices at Rs164 per kg, consumers are paying Rs164-180. Karachi wholesalers noted a...
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67Sugar News in EnglishTax receipts from sugar sector up 54pc
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a 54% increase in sales tax collection from the sugar sector over the past...
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84Wheat News in EnglishPakistan : Wheat crop at risk as dams nearly dry
### **Water Shortage Threatens Wheat Crop in Punjab & Sindh** With Tarbela and Mangla dams nearing dead levels, Irsa warns Punjab and...
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98Wheat News in EnglishPakistan Rain spell maybe too little, too late for wheat crop
Punjab’s ongoing 72-hour rain spell offers limited relief for wheat farmers after a prolonged dry period. While it may aid water availability...
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54Sugar News in EnglishPakistan : Wholesale sugar price continues to increase
Sugar prices in Karachi continue to rise ahead of Ramazan, with wholesale rates reaching Rs154 per kg and retail prices at Rs160...
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94Edible Oil News in EnglishPakistan : ECC concerned over rising prices of sugar, vegetables and edible oil
Despite inflation falling to a nine-year low, Pakistan’s ECC raised concerns over rising prices of sugar, vegetables, and edible oil. It urged...
