Amjad Mahmood

Cotton prices witness surge, courtesy international market

Development has brought relief to cotton ginners grappling with a prolonged period of low demand and declining prices. Updated 05 May, 2025 11:32am

Delays in Punjab solar subsidy scheme disappoint 450,000 farmers

Govt allegedly considering abandoning centralised bidding model in favour of directly disbursing subsidies for agri inputs. Updated 03 May, 2025 11:24am

Ginning set to begin early as Sindh harvests new crop

Factories have procured raw cotton from the coastal regions of Sindh at a rate of Rs8,300 to Rs8,500 per maund. Published 02 May, 2025 05:32am

Punjab growers threaten to cut wheat sowing next season

Accuse provincial rulers of ruining agriculture, reject incentive package. Updated 24 Apr, 2025 09:48am

Sindh protests take a toll on national supply chain

Fertiliser makers sound alarm; ministry warns against possible fallout if urea doesn’t reach farmers during peak Kharif season. Published 24 Apr, 2025 07:44am

Punjab Assembly echoes with issue of consistent ministerial absence

DCs asked to "ensure" treasury MPAs presence for passage of bill today. Updated 22 Apr, 2025 10:19am

Talks to salvage PPP-‘N’ bond inch forward

PML-N, PPP leaders meet in Lahore, former agrees to propose solutions in next meeting. Updated 21 Apr, 2025 07:54am

Punjab grumbles as Sindh stands firm on new canals

PPP Punjab leader reiterates threat of quitting coalition over water issue; Punjab accuses lower riparian of "fudging data" in letter to Irsa. Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:00am

Nationwide protests held against corporate farming, new canals

Demonstrations were organised by Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee in 30 towns. Updated 14 Apr, 2025 09:33am

With harvest underway, growers fear further drop in wheat price

Criticise Centre, provinces’ decision not to buy grain directly, use carryover stocks. Updated 12 Apr, 2025 10:09am

18pc sales tax on local cotton set to go

Final approval from PM expected in a couple of days; move subject to IMF permission. Published 08 Apr, 2025 08:01am

Punjab ministers downplay concerns on new canals

Marriyum rejects politics over project; Pirzada compares it with opposition to Kalabagh dam. Updated 07 Apr, 2025 10:09am

Tiff over canals brings Punjab allies face to face

PPP leader questions logic behind new irrigation project amid water shortage. Updated 04 Apr, 2025 07:45am

Bilawal urges PM to call another meeting of national security forum

Criticises PTI for boycotting PCNS meeting; says special attention must be given to law and order in Balochistan, KP. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 08:11am

Cotton growers seek concessions as water shortages hit crop

Urge govt to lower germination rate standard for certified seeds. Updated 24 Mar, 2025 10:07am

Nawaz to head Lahore’s heritage revival steering panel

City divided into six zones for simultaneous restoration work Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:08am

DCs get dominance over elected representatives under new LG law

Legal experts say law breaches Article 140-A for ignoring empowerment of elected heads; Lahore doesn’t have provincial capital Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:57am

PM Shehbaz forms committee for cotton crop revival

Committee to submit recommendations for proper grading and standardisation of cotton bales in line with international standards. Updated 07 Mar, 2025 09:16am

Plunging lint output to hit textile industry

Surging reliance on duty-free imports to cost $5bn. Published 04 Mar, 2025 05:49am

Economic indicators are improving: Zardari

President attends a dinner hosted by former Punjab governor Makh­doom Ahmed Mahmood. Updated 24 Feb, 2025 12:01pm