Amjad Mahmood

Ruling allies lambast PTI for ‘assault’ on Islamabad

Azma says Punjab rejected "movement of chaos"; Tarar hails police for patience in face of attack; Murtaza accuses Gandapur of "attacking" federation. Updated 07 Oct, 2024 10:50am

No one will be allowed to create instability, vows PM Shehbaz

Interior minister rules out talks with those who engaged in violence; Imran, other PTI leaders booked in terror cases. Updated 07 Oct, 2024 07:50am

Cotton imports set to surge as output drops 60pc

Local production expected to remain below 5m bales this season. Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:06am

Judiciary bound by law, not past rulings: Punjab Assembly speaker

Malik Ahmed says SC order on reserved seats ‘blocked’ various clauses; new elections law cleared blockade. Updated 24 Sep, 2024 08:04am

Govt figures assail Imran over ‘adulatory’ article in Israeli paper

Barrister Saif says Israeli newspaper’s "admiration for ex-PM" does not change their stance on "Zionist lobby". Updated 23 Sep, 2024 11:52am

Steep fall casts doubt on cotton production data

An insider says that ginning units report an average of preparing 45 bales per day against the normal working of 100 bales daily. Updated 19 Sep, 2024 10:12am

Rice exports touched $3.9bn in 2023-24

Rice exporters association chairman says Pakistan exported over 5.8m tonnes of Basmati and non-Basmati varieties. Updated 17 Sep, 2024 10:15am

Top lawyers oppose constitutional amendment bill

Muneer A. Malik and Faisal Siddiqi urge CJP Isa to retire on Oct 25; SCBA president expresses surprise over secrecy. Updated 16 Sep, 2024 08:59am

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