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Pakistan's food exports decline as rice and fruits shipments drop

Pakistan, July 20 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's food exports declined by nearly 4% in FY25, falling to $7.116 billion from $7.369 billion the previous year, ending a 20-month streak of growth. According t... Read More


Retailer unawareness and weak FBR oversight fuel illegal cigarette boom

Pakistan, July 20 -- ISLAMABAD - A new study by the non-profit group Umeed-i-Sehar has revealed that Pakistan's illegal cigarette trade is thriving due to poor government outreach and low retailer awa... Read More


Pakistan, China set up joint teams for modern farming breakthroughs

Pakistan, July 20 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and China have agreed to form technical working groups to launch key agricultural projects focused on high-yield cotton seeds, water-saving irrigation, and ad... Read More


Helmetless cops in Lahore flee scene, mock traffic police drive

Pakistan, July 20 -- LAHORE - In a shocking display of disregard for traffic laws, two police officers in Lahore made a mockery of the ongoing crackdown against motorcyclists riding without helmets. T... Read More


LPG price falls by Rs100 in Karachi, easing household budgets

Pakistan, July 20 -- KARACHI - In a major relief for households, the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has dropped significantly in Karachi. The per-kilogram rate has declined from Rs340 to Rs240... Read More


CDA launches major crackdown on illegal housing societies in Islamabad

Pakistan, July 20 -- ISLAMABAD - The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a large-scale operation against illegal housing and cooperative societies following orders from Interior Minister... Read More


Husband shoots wife dead in broad daylight at Lahore bazaar

Pakistan, July 20 -- LAHORE - A shocking incident took place in Lahore's Mansoora Bazaar on Sunday when a man shot and killed his wife in public, causing panic in the area. The incident occurred in th... Read More


Speeding car kills three, including driver, in Islamabad tragedy

Pakistan, July 20 -- ISLAMABAD - A tragic accident in Islamabad claimed three lives on Sunday when a speeding vehicle struck two women crossing the road, killing them on the spot. The driver of the ve... Read More


Bangladesh win toss, choose to bowl first in opening T20 clash

Pakistan, July 20 -- DHAKA - Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first against Pakistan in the opening match of the three-game T20I series. The match is being held at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium ... Read More


Sugar millers demand deregulation to boost industry growth and exports

Pakistan, July 20 -- ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has strongly urged the federal government to deregulate the sugar sector, similar to how provinces have deregulated sugarca... Read More