LCCI opposes suggestions for increase in POL prices
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has demanded the government reject any suggestion for increase in petroleum products (petrol, oil...
Japan provides $7.7mn to support FMD control, reduce poverty in FATA
ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan would provide an amount of $2.7 million and $5 million respectively for Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)...
Cotton growers advised against increased threat of pest attack
LAHORE
Cotton growers have been advised to be vigilant to save their crop from pest attacks, especially those from white fly after Pakistan...
FFC annual results reflect corporate professionalism
ISLAMABAD:Â Keeping up to the reputation of professionalism and dedication of its workforce and the foresight of the management, Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC)...
CCP issues opinion on competition concerns in the sugar sector of Pakistan
Taking notice of the sugarcane procurement crisis, the CCP held an open hearing on January 25, 2018, providing a platform to all stakeholders including representatives of the federal and provincial governments, growers, millers, retailers, distributors and consumers to express their concerns.
Rice exports record $1,889b, up by 29.15pc from last year
ISLAMABAD: An increase of 29.15 per cent in rice exports was registered during 11 months of the current fiscal year as about...
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...
NA committee recommends tax exemption for ZTBL farmers
ISLAMABAD:Â The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs has recommended income tax exemption to Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL)...
A touch of modernity reaps much higher returns
Nestle, MRI collaboration on Chaunsa Project already a huge success
Frustrated with persistent decrease in the yield and productivity of his mango orchards,...
Urea Sales touch 390,000 tonnes, down 28pc MoM
LAHORE: During February 2018, Pakistan’s Urea sales is expected to clock in 380,000 to 400,000 tonnes, up by 52 per cent Year...
Brazil sugarcane industry vilifies Pakistan, India for protectionist measures
BRASILIA: Brazil’s sugarcane industry on Thursday took aim at policies undertaken by Pakistan and India to protect local producers and boost sugar...
Price cap on Indian rice supports Pakistan’s rice exports to IranÂ
At times when Pakistani exporters of textile made-ups are unhappy over the crisis being faced by them in international markets, rice exporters...
China to boost grain imports from ‘Belt & Road’ countries amid Sino-U.S. trade spat: Official
The country’s meat demand could hit 123 million tonnes while demand for grain is expected to peak at 750 million tonnes, the researcher added, without saying when those numbers would be reached
Pakistan’s resilience to climate change is limited: Moody’s
Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall can affect productivity in agriculture and increase the vulnerability of energy production, as 33% of Pakistan’s energy supply are hydropower-driven
Punjab govt chalks out plan to promote olive crop
SIALKOT
The Punjab government has chalked out a well-knitted plan for the promotion of olive crop in the province. Official sources told APP...