Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited reported unaudited earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of PKR 947,597,000 against PKR 963,436,000 a year ago. Operating profit was PKR 65,218,000 against PKR 27,258,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 63,131,000 against PKR 17,268,000 a year ago. Net profit for the period was PKR 52,008,000 or PKR 4.33 per basic share against PKR 7,274,000 or PKR 0.61 per basic and diluted share a year ago.