Chinese Honglian Hybrid Rice powers Pakistani agriculture

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 […]

Australian Court Rejects Indian Agency’s Appeal in Basmati Trademark Case

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 […]

Pakistan Records $2.59 Billion Trade Surplus with United States in FY2025–26

Islamabad: Pakistan recorded a trade surplus of $2.59 billion with the United States during the 2025–26 financial year, according to official sources. The United States remained Pakistan’s largest export market, with the bilateral trade balance continuing to favour Islamabad. Government sources said Pakistan exported goods […]

China’s Chip Exports Nearly Double to $216 Billion in First Seven Months of 2026

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 […]

Oil Prices Rise as Escalating US-Iran Conflict Fuels Supply Concerns

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 […]

Cotton Prices Rise by Rs400 per Maund as Record Heat Threatens Crop

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 […]

Gold prices fall by Rs 4,700 per tola

ISLAMABAD (APP):The prices of gold witnessed a significant decline in the local market on Wednesday, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola decreasing by Rs4,700 to settle at Rs430,236, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Similarly, the […]