Abstract: The new variety BR-99 was developed through single plant selection. A promising line was selected from the local material during 1990 and was given the No 786. Replicated progeny row trial was conducted during 1991-92. The station yield trials of this variety spanned from 1992-93 to 1994-95. Zonal varietal trials were conducted from 1995 to 1998 at 8 different locations in comparison with checks (BR-90 and 2/1). On the basis of average of 33 yield trials, BR-99 gave 23.0 and 36.7% higher yield than BR-90 and 2/1, respectively. It best sowing time is the second fortnight of month of June. It gives best yield when NPK @ 20:80:0 kg ha-1 area applied at the time of seedbed preparation. It is tolerant to insect pests and diseases and requires minimum plant protection. Its yield potential is 1800-2420 kg ha-1. It is early maturing with 1000-grain weight of 35 grams and 4.8-12.1% higher protein contents than checks. It was released for general cultivation in the irrigated and non irrigated areas of the Punjab province especially Thal and Bahawalpur areas.