Amjad Mahmood

Punjab ministers condemn PTI’s ‘fake rally’

Marriyum flays Imran for seeking relief under amended NAB law; PTI's Basra accuses govt of banking on May 9 events for political mileage. Updated 09 Sep, 2024 11:11am

Cotton production plunges 60pc

Industry confused due to stark difference in output numbers. Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:57am

One killed, four injured in Quetta, Bajaur blasts

CM Bugti denies operation in Balochistan, rules out talks outside constitutional framework. Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:02am

PPP, PML-N to keep door open for talks on Punjab issues

Two sides agree to hold talks twice a month to resolve differences. Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:07am

Cotton production plummets 50pc, textile sector in crisis

Punjab produced about 392,000 bales, Sindh 682,000 bales and Balochistan about 26,000 bales, as per PCGA statistics. Updated 19 Aug, 2024 11:09am

Punjab’s power relief not sustainable, say economists

Urge govt to curtail its expenditure instead of squeezing development funds. Updated 18 Aug, 2024 10:55am

Analysis: The tide of intolerance

TLP’s disturbing campaign against top judge lifts lid from the uncomfortable truth that the genie of radicalisation is well and truly out of the bottle. Updated 15 Aug, 2024 10:53am

Use of biopesticides can help Pakistan meet international food standards

Impermissible levels of aflatoxins and pesticide residue found in Pakistani produce can be rectified using organic pesticides. Published 12 Aug, 2024 10:20am

Agriculture: Fixing our food — the case for biopesticides

Impermissible levels of aflatoxins and pesticide residue found in Pakistani produce can be rectified using organic pesticides. Updated 12 Aug, 2024 10:16am

Political vendetta will weaken state, says PPP

Syed Hassan Murtaza opposes making unelected and apolitical people part of the government at the cost of weakening the political forces. Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:12am

Govt condemns attempt to incite violence against top functionary

Info minister says no room for such statements in Pakistani society, and such remarks would not be tolerated. Updated 29 Jul, 2024 09:37am

Sharp fall in cotton prices worries ginners, growers

Increasing electricity and gas tariffs, tax hikes contributing to plummeting market price. Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:20am

Punjab opposition leader ‘de-seated’ after SC verdict

Punjab Assembly speaker says reserved seats ruling "robbed the Sunni Ittehad Council of its parliamentary status". Updated 27 Jul, 2024 10:21am

42 IPPs owned by ruling elite, claims Punjab governor

Alleges kickbacks in postings, transfers; minister opposes capacity payments Published 26 Jul, 2024 09:24am

Flour millers claim deal with govt over withholding tax mechanism

Decided that milling industry across the country would operate as usual. Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:54am

Sugar industry fearful of heavy losses this fiscal year

Owing to the surplus sugar stock, selling prices are currently below the cost of production. Published 22 Jul, 2024 08:57am

Continuing sugar blues

Owing to the surplus sugar stock, selling prices are currently below the cost of production. Updated 22 Jul, 2024 08:52am

Punjab governor ‘opposes’ ban on PTI

Defence minister criticises "opportunistic" elements. Updated 22 Jul, 2024 08:16am

Cotton output ‘halved’ by climate change, inefficiency

Experts attribute dip in bale availability to erratic weather patterns and govt’s failure to ensure farmers got good prices for their produce. Updated 22 Jul, 2024 08:06am

Flour shortage feared as millers go on strike

Strike called to protest new withholding tax. Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:26am