Govt seeks Egypt’s help to boost cotton yield

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. Photo: File KARACHI: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has sought Egypt’s support and technical expertise to increase cotton yield and improve cotton quality in Pakistan, during a meeting with Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan Dr Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid…

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PPP won’t stay silent, Punjab leader warns

Says PML-N’s performance limited to ‘a few roads and photo-op projects’, has no concrete policy for relief General Secretary PPP Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza addressing a press conference in Lahore. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: PPP Punjab General Secretary Syed Hassan Murtaza has said that while the PPP is an ally of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, it is…

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OGRA builds real-time stock data system

ERP integration, ATG sensors to help FBR, Customs replace manual monitoring by Sept ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is developing a digital platform to obtain petroleum data directly from oil marketing companies (OMCs) and refineries through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and stock positions through Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) sensors, according to…

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Italy, Uganda keep World Cup 2027 dreams alive

The two sides secure top-two finishes in their Challenge League B group in Tanzania Italy and Uganda secured their places in the Cricket World Cup 2027 Qualifier Play-off after finishing in the top two of their Challenge League B group in Tanzania. With one matchday remaining in the final leg, neither side can now slip…

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Lamour leaves key FIFA position after criticising Infantino

PARIS: Frenchman Kevin Lamour has left his role as FIFA’s chief operating officer after criticising president Gianni Infantino’s scrapped private investor plan, world football’s governing body confirmed Monday. Lamour was the third highest-ranking FIFA official. “FIFA can confirm that the working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as FIFA’s chief operating officer has ended on…

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SC seeks details of Imran’s meetings with sisters, orders release of full medical record

SC seeks details of Imran’s meetings with sisters, orders release of full medical record ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday sought a complete record of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s meetings with his sisters over the past three years and ordered authorities to provide his full medical record, as Justice Shahid Waheed questioned…

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Garment city gets $18m investment

Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry speaks during a video message in Islamabad, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026—(Screengrab/Maritime Affairs Ministry) ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to establish a 400-acre apparel zone at Port Qasim, with its first phase projected to create more than 138,000 jobs and…

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