Business & Economy

London: Global crude oil prices fell by more than $1 per barrel amid forecasts of weaker worldwide demand in 2026. Brent crude dropped by $1.29, or 1.5%, to settle at $87.69 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined by $1.30, or 1.6%, to […]

Pakistan’s external debt has begun rising again after recording a decline in previous months, according to official documents. The documents show that the country’s external debt increased by more than Rs1.242 trillion in just three months. During the same period, the government’s overall debt rose […]

Beijing: The 2nd International Symposium on Improved-Variety Breeding of Honglian Type Hybrid Rice was held in Luotian, Hubei province of China. During the event held this week, Chinese and Pakistani professionals highlighted their joint rice research achievements and the tangible economic benefits that Honglian hybrid […]

Canberra: An Australian court has dismissed an appeal filed by India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in a dispute over the “Basmati” word mark. The court also ordered APEDA to pay the legal costs associated with the case. According to Pakistan’s […]

Islamabad: Government of Japan has extended grant aid worth 350 million Japanese Yen for the implementation of the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) FY 2026 Program in Pakistan. A formal signing ceremony was held in Islamabad, where Notes Verbale were signed and exchanged between His […]

BEIJING: China’s exports of integrated circuits nearly doubled during the first seven months of 2026 amid growing global demand for semiconductor products. According to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs, integrated-circuit exports reached approximately $216 billion between January and July, representing a year-on-year […]

Islamabad: The Privatisation Commission has redesignated the position of Chief Media Officer, held by Mr. Imran Ghaznavi, as Chief Communication Officer (CCO), with immediate effect. The redesignation reflects the Commission’s continued commitment to strengthening its strategic communication framework and aligning its institutional communication functions with […]

Washington: Crude oil prices rose in the global market amid growing concerns over possible supply disruptions as the United States continued its attacks on Iran for an eleventh consecutive day. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures gained 1.1%, or $1, reaching $92.01 per barrel in […]

Lahore: The upward trend in cotton prices continues, with an increase of Rs400 per maund recorded during the past week. Cotton prices have reached Rs18,200 per maund in Punjab and Rs17,700 per maund in Sindh. Meanwhile, the cotton crop is facing difficulties due to a […]