Development of better varieties to boost production of crops, particularly cotton ISLAMABAD: Amid a record decline in cotton output, the government has approved the National Seed Policy 2025 aimed at introducing high-quality seeds to boost agricultural production. Pakistan’s cotton harvest plunged to just five million bales a few years ago, a 40-year low, compared to…
Multiple accounts on X, including pro-Iranians based on their past posts, have been sharing a video since Monday claiming to show massive Iranian strikes destroying two Israeli airbases and five military camps and eliminating several senior Israeli leaders. However, the video is old from March and no such targets were destroyed. The conflict began on…
LAHORE: The Punjab government is signalling a development strategy built around fiscal discipline, infrastructure expansion, social protection, climate resilience and economic empowerment as the provincial government prepares to unveil its budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Addressing representatives from industries, trade bodies, academia, media and civil society during a pre-budget consultation session on Monday, Punjab Finance…
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday in both global and local markets after a three-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $28.29 to reach $4,326.27. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs2,830 to reach…
Selling pressure across key sectors drags KSE-100 lower as investor sentiment weakens KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday came under sustained selling pressure as geopolitical concerns prompted investors to offload their holdings, which dragged the benchmark KSE-100 index sharply lower during intra-day trade. At close, the index lost 1,525.24 points, or 0.89%, to settle…
Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: Investor sentiment turned noticeably positive during Tuesday’s session, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staging a strong rebound after volatility a day ago. Encouraged by…
Says summaries have been sent for convening sessions of both houses of Parliament on June 10 Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. Photo: Radio Pakistan Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Tuesday said that summaries had been sent for convening sessions of both houses of Parliament on June 10, ahead of the…
Xi, Kim agree to deepen strategic communication as Chinese president makes first visit to Pyongyang in seven years Chinese President Xi Jinping sits next to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he attends a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during his state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, on June 8, 2026. PHOTO: KCNA…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs review meeting on privatisation of DISCOs. PHOTO: PID Pakistan on Tuesday moved forward with plans to privatise three power distribution companies in the first phase of its reform programme, as the government continues efforts to restructure loss-making state-owned enterprises, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. Chairing…
KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Businessmen Group (BMG) have urged the federal government to avoid repeating policy mistakes that have damaged exports, discouraged investment and undermined industrial competitiveness. In a joint statement, KCCI leadership said many fiscal measures introduced over the past two years had been opposed by the chamber…