PEW demands stern action against sugar mills mafia
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) has demanded stern action against sugar mills mafia which is blackmailing the government, hurting consumers and...
Cotton crop failure further increases cost of doing business
KARACHI: The country has entered in an era of de-industrialisation where industries are closing down due to cotton shortage and about 140...
Pakistan Army owns $20 billion stakes in fifty conglomerates claims Indian media report
LAHORE: The Pakistan army exercises control over fifty conglomerates said to be worth $20 billion stretching from banks, industrial plants, universities, milk dairies,...
Govt asked to settle issues between sugar millers, growers
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Monday urged the government to find a solution to the standoff between cane millers...
Govt trying to improve performance of PSM and PIA: Bosan
MULTAN: The incumbent government is trying its level best to improve Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Steel Mills, said Federal Minister...
Fertilizer exports surge by 100pc during 1st quarter FY 2017-18
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned US$ 26.372 million by exporting fertilizer during first quarter of current financial year 2017-18 against exports in same period...
Punjab governor calls for cotton, mango exports enhancement to boost economy
MULTAN: Punjab governor Malik Rafiq Rajwana, urged farmers and growers on Wednesday to promote cotton and mango exports which would be a...
Market Daily: KSE 100 gains 565.13 points
LAHORE: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the session with a positive outlook as investors found this to be an opportunity to...
Crop Technology Annual farmer Expo 2017 held in Lahore
LAHORE: The Crop Technology Annual farmer Expo 2017 was held in Lahore which was attended by a large of farmers.
The event was...
Fruit, vegetable exports from Balochistan to generate $1bn: PFVA
ISLAMABAD: In an initiative to give better access to fruit and vegetables of Balochistan in international markets, All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable...
Rice exports grew by 31.91pc during first quarter of FY 2017-18
ISLAMABAD: Rice exports from the country during first three months of current financial year grew by 31.91 percent compared to exports in...
Punjab govt ignored vital components of agriculture growth strategy
LAHORE: Despite placing agriculture sector development at the forefront of its development agenda, Punjab government could not give attention to basic components...
Water supply from Mangla Dam closed due to water scarcity
ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) closed the water supply from Mangla Dam on Monday with immediate effect as Mangla power house indent...
Pakistan demands level playing field in agricultural trade at WTO
ISLAMABAD: Since Pakistan is an agricultural country, millions of poor farmers expect a fair deal from the global trading system. Commerce Federal...
PMIC and Alfalah insurance to protect livelihoods of subsistence farmers
KARACHI: Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC) and Alfalah Insurance Company have signed a MoU to collaborate towards the development of need-based innovative...