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[ South exports surge 40%, total dispatches fall 0.70% in August; association expresses grave concern LAHORE: Pakistan’s cement dispatches declined by 0.70% in August 2026, with total volumes falling to 4.039 million tonnes from 4.068 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). … Read more
[ LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has collected Rs54.8 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year, its highest-ever collection for the July-August period, marking an increase of Rs11.5 billion over the Rs43.3 billion gathered during the same months last year, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The improved performance … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday defended the sweeping changes to the national Test squad after two heavy defeats by England, saying the overhaul was necessary to improve performances ahead of the third Test in Birmingham. “I have never been afraid of criticism, and I never will be,” Naqvi said in an interview … Read more
The Spaniard calls for changes as more players struggle with fatigue and injuries Carlos Alcaraz plans to play fewer tournaments in future. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday he plans to play fewer tournaments in future, blaming an “impossible” tennis calendar for a rising number of injuries in the sport. Alcaraz, who has … Read more
[ Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed the uncertainty of renewed military strikes between the US and Iran that risk disrupting supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell 59 cents, or 0.62%, to $95.04 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 38 cents, or 0.42%, at $90.63. The … Read more
US military maintains 50,000 troops and 19 warships in the Middle East for a long-term strategy Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. — REUTERS Iran claimed on Thursday that it laid additional naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while mockingly dismissing US claims of control over the … Read more
[ KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Deputy Governor Muhammad Ali Khan has said that the SBP is making efforts to foster a trusted and accountable digital financial ecosystem. “At the State Bank of Pakistan, our focus is not only on expanding digital access, but on building trust, strengthening regulation and accountability, and enabling digital … Read more
[ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced heavy selling on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index fell 1,690.40 points, or 0.96%, driven by persistent US-Iran conflict and concerns over energy supply through a vital chokepoint. Commercial banks, cement and oil and gas exploration stocks bore the brunt of selling. The index moved between the intra-day high … Read more
BAJAUR: A young man from Bajaur, Subhanullah, has drawn widespread local attention after building an aeroplane through six years of continuous effort, overcoming limited financial resources and numerous technical challenges. Subhanullah, who belongs to a working-class family, pursued his ambitious project largely through self-help and personal resources. According to him, the authorities have promised him … Read more
The accident led to a massive traffic jam for around seven hours as several cars, including heavy vehicles, piled up on both tracks of the Super Highway. PHOTO: RASHID AJMERI/EXPRESS LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has stepped up preparations for the smog season, placing heavy vehicles at the centre of its enforcement strategy. … Read more