business
May 23, 2025
PMEX set to launch deliverable sugar futures
A person checking quality of sugar. —APP/FileKARACHI: The Pakistan Mercantile Exchange , the country’s only licensed, multi-commodity futures exchange, is preparing to launch deliverable sugar futures after the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan recently approved the contract -- a step towards improving transparency and efficiency in Pakistan’s sugar trade.As one of Pakistan’s largest agro-based sectors, the sugar industry has long faced challenges including unregulated...