Cotton production by the end of September surpassed the total output of the crop recorded in the last season, reveals the data released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA). However, there has been an abnormal difference between the crop statistics of the PCGA and Punjab agriculture authorities. As per the PCGA figures cotton arrivals at ginning factories across the country reac
In a significant move to curb the illegal entry of goods into the country, the government announced on Tuesday a 10 per cent processing fee on items imported under the Afghan transit trade agreement. The decision — which aims to deter smuggling and ensure proper taxation — comes at a time when the government has ordered all illegal immigrants, including 1.73 million Afghan nationals, to leave
Undecided about revising gas prices, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday directed the petroleum ministry to continue gas supply to all fertiliser plants for the time being to ensure sufficient supply to farmers in the just-started Rabi season. However, the meeting, presided over by Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar, approved two summaries — one green-lighting the co
The stock market soared on Monday in a session marked by an uptick in trade volumes. Topline Securities said the KSE-100 index commenced the week on a positive note and stayed in the green zone throughout the trading hours before settling on the higher side. The brokerage attributed the rally to the rejuvenated buying interest in the technology sector. Systems Ltd remained the “darling stock
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has finally registered an FIR against two Pakistani businessmen on charges of defrauding a Chinese investor. The FIR No 33/2023, registered by the FIA’s Commercial Banks Circle, follows an inquiry into the complaint lodged by Zhi Cheng Li. The FIR carries Sections 409, 420, 468, 471 and 109 of PPC. Mr Zhi, who claims falling victim to decepti