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December 2002
Cabinet sets up two panels to prepare packages
Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali on Saturday announced setting up of two committees on relief packages for common man and farming community.
Vision 2025 plans to overcome water
shortage
The Vision 2025 fast track projects under implementation shall meet completion as scheduled to successfully deliver the goods to the nation for overcoming persistent water shortage and agricultural development.
Southern Punjab awaits Jamali government's attention
People in southern Punjab fertile areas in agriculture production, who are facing critical problems in industrial development due to lack of solid policies in the way of restoration of sick units, export refinance, interbank dollar rates, increased mark-up rates and no proper representation in the central advisory committee, are waiting for due attention by the Jamali government.
Zarai Bank to cut lending rates soon
State Bank Governor Dr Ishrat Hussain has said that the Zarai Taraqiati Bank, which has replaced Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan, would soon bring down its lending rate which, like the Bank of Punjab, may be in single digit.
Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank disburses over Rs 552 million
The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) has todate disbursed Rs 552 million as loan among small farmers for cultivation of Rabi crop 2002-03.
Govt. urged to launch awareness plan for hygienic animal products
The 33rd All Pakistan Science Conference has demanded of the government to launch an extensive awareness programme about the production of wholesome and hygienic animal products by avoiding the excessive use of antibiotics, growth promoters and other drugs.
Industries and Production minister calls on Punjab governor
The Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Liaquat Ali Jatoi called on Governor Punjab Lt-General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) at Governor's House here on Thursday.
Wheat sowing over 7.132 million hectares completed
Wheat sowing has been completed over an area of 7.123 million hectares registering 4.4 percent increase in the corresponding period of last year.
WPDA enhances tubewell connection targets
Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has enhanced the current financial year target of installing tubewell connections that are being provided on first-come-first-served basis without any restriction or discrimination, and there is no ban on tube-well connections.
Five fishermen laid to rest, search for 33 continues
Five fishermen, who lost their lives when their boat capsized in the deep sea near Ibrahimn Haidri, were laid to rest here Thursday, whereas the search for their missing colleagues is continuing with the help of locals.
Fishery sector has potential of two to three billion dollars export
The fishery in the country has a potential of export worth two to three billion dollars a year.
This was stated by the Vice-Chancellor of Karachi University, Professor Dr Zafar Saeed
Saifi, while talking to APP on Thursday.
SAD refutes GM cotton cultivation as politically motivated
The farmers and haris' protest against the cultivation of genetically modified cotton, known as Bt (basilus thuragenesis) cotton, was politically motivated and was organised by some self-styled organisations to achieve their political objectives best know to them.
BCIA project 7000 families farming on 4800 acres
land
Balochistan Community Irrigation and Agriculture Project, funded primarily by the World Bank and Holland, is designed to benefit about 7,000, mostly poor, families who farm roughly 4,800 acres land in the rugged terrain of south-western Pakistan.
France assures help to Pakistan in agriculture sector
France will help upgrade agriculture sector of Pakistan through joint ventures between French and Pakistani Companies dealing in agri business.
Strong winds damage crops
The sugarcane, tomatoes, onion and other crops were damaged due to strong winds and rains, which hit the Badin district on Monday, the local growers said.
Rain brightens prospects of Rabi crops
The long-awaited rains have ended the prevailing dry spell on Tuesday brightening the prospects of Rabi crops, particularly of the wheat.
Farmers asked to adopt resource conservation technology
In order to keep the soil's organic matter intact, reduce land preparation cost and ensuring timely sowing of wheat, the adoption of the Resource Conservation Technology (RCT) approach by farmers can ensure solution to address these issues, said the sources.
AU can suggest remedies for poverty reduction
The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, can provide an intellectual platform to identify the problems and suggest viable remedies for poverty alleviation and sustainable development in developing Asian countries.
Experts stress need to
organize livestock sector
Development of livestock at the farm level means more meat, milk and eggs, imperative for nourishment of the nation suffering from malnutrition.
Mechanism of export of surplus sugar discussed
The need for up gradation and improvement of livestock and development of organized
cattle farming has been stressed by the Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA).
Uplift of cattle farming stressed
The need for up gradation and improvement of livestock and development of organized
cattle farming has been stressed by the Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA).
Duty-free import of raw materials ends on January 1
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to withdraw the facility of duty-free import encompassing dozens of raw materials, semi-finished products and components, etc used in the production of exportable goods under time-bound SRO-410 (I)/2001 wef January 1, 2003.
Water shortage dominates Sindhi unity moot
Water shortage and excesses by Punjab dominated the proceedings of 'Sindhi unity-Sindh strategy' conference, held under the aegis the Sindhi World Congress at a local hotel on Saturday.
Irregular trading marked on commodity wholesale
Very irregular trading was marked last week ending on December 21, 2002, on the commodity wholesale markets, some of which showed both ways fluctuation.
Widespread changes marked on seed and grain
Widespread changes were marked on the seed and grain wholesale markets on Saturday. The trading volume was modest.
India sending Indus Water Commissioner next month
India is dispatching its Indus Water Commissioner to Islamabad next month to clear Pakistan's doubts on controversial 450-megawatt Buglihar Hydropower Project, being constructed on River Chenab in occupied Kashmir, official sources told Business Recorder.
Pakistan to submit fresh report to World Bank
The government is likely to submit a fresh report to the World Bank (WB) on Tarbela dam scam after consultations with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), official sources told Business Recorder.
IRSA decides 17-day closure for
Chashma, Taunsa canals
The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has decided to close the canals from Chashma and Taunsa barrages for 17 days for de-silting, official sources told Business Recorder.
25 of 27 sugar mills start crushing in Sindh
Sindh's 25 sugar mills, out of the province's 27, mostly situated in lower Sindh, have started crushing operation, while the remaining two mills have still delayed crushing due to unforeseen situation.
Rain to have good effect on crops
The recent rain in the country will have a positive impact on wheat and other crops, said Incharge, Crop Science Division, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (Parc) Islamabad. Dr Mohammed Ashy-El on Friday.
CPC, PVMA members visit Karachi University to probe
Members of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) and VC, Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) Captain Tariq Subhan visited the Food Science & Technology Department, KU to investigate the reports published in the print media pertaining to two brands of leading cooking oil that KU has declared harmful for human consumption.
Seminar stresses exploiting marine resources
Sharing of improved methodologies for marine resource management, acquiring new technologies for utilisation of non-conventional marine resources, transfer of technology and know-how of efficient and environment-friendly resource exploration technologies was stressed by delegates of Islamic countries at a 3-day regional seminar on Utilisation of Marine Resources in the Islamic Educational3 Scientific and Cultural organisation (Isesco) member countries.
Charges against sugar mill-owners termed
politically
Allegations levelled by the General Secretary Sugarcane Growers Association Syed Qurban Ali Shah, PPP-P's representative from Mirpurkhas district, against Sugar mill owners for not resuming crushing on notified dates were described as politically-motivated and a part of directive of their self-exiled leader to launch political campaign against the newly formed government.
Growers move courts as sugar mills not paying fixed price
Farmers have started filing cases against sugar mills in Sindh which are not paying the price of sugarcane as fixed by the Government.
Sustainable rural financial structure being
created
Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Aziz has said the government is revitalising Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (formerly ADBP) by laying emphasis on poverty eradication and creating a sustainable rural financial structure.
PPCB Limited to disburse Rs 4 billion to farmers
The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) will disburse Rs 4 billion as loans to small farmers through affiliated co-operative societies for kharif crop 2003.
Economic future linked with agri
sector
Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind has said that economic future of the country is linked with the improvement of agriculture sector, and government is trying its best to solve the problems being faced by the agriculture sector on priority basis.
Workshop on forest degradation opens on December 20
A workshop on "Underlying causes of deforestation and forest degradation in Pakistan" would be held here today at LEAD House at 9.30 am to identify the factors leading to forest decline in the country.
PCSIR develops 'fruit candy'
The Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) has developed a process for preserving fruits in the form of 'fruit candy', a press release said here on Thursday.
Customs directed to facilitate rice export to Iran
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has directed Collector of Customs, Quetta, to allow export of rice to Iran under the relevant custom laws and facilitate the exporters in this regard.
Sugar mills attitude forces small growers to produce Gur
Small sugarcane growers in lower Sindh have started manufacturing Gur through diesel engine operated indigenous expellers following the negative attitude of the sugar millers towards market economy.
Single digit mark-up on agricultural loans
The Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Ilahi, flanked by the Managing Director of the Bank of Punjab (BoP), announced a bold decision the other day to bring down the mark-up rate on agricultural loans in Punjab to 9 percent from the prevailing rate of 13 percent.
Plantation drive going apace
The plantation of trees, flowery plants and shrubs and growth of greenery at roundabouts, green belts of major roads is going on at a fast pace under the city government's beautification campaign.
Trading Corporation of Pakistan sells 31,000
tones wheat
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) sold 31,000 tonnes of wheat for export at $133.38 a tonne FOB Karachi, a senior official of the trading agency said on Wednesday.
Buyers throng Punjab wheat godowns
Owing to the policy of the liberal release of wheat of the Punjab government, the buyers from NWFP, Balochistan and Sindh are currently thronging the wheat godowns of the Punjab food department, said the sources.
Growers demand sugar mills change of hands
Leading sugarcane growers in Sindh have demanded that sugar mills in the province should change hands so that the new management may be able to run the industry.
Over Rs 894 million released for schemes under sugar cess fund
Sindh Finance Department has released an amount of Rs 894.161 million to the districts for completion of various ongoing development schemes under 'Sugar Cess Development Fund'.
Saarc Food Security Reserve Board moot opens
Pakistan will fully support any such initiative which can make the Saarc Food Security Reserve Board further active and viable in achieving its set goal.
Four percent cut in mark-up on agricultural equipment
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Ilahi has announced 4 percent reduction in mark-up rates over the purchase of agricultural equipment, seeds, and fertilisers.
Minister for conserving crop genetic resources
The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Yar Muhammad Rind, on Tuesday said enough effort are needed for conserving crop genetic resources and making them available for breeding programme to produce new and improved crops for the future.
EC calls for improved market
opening
The European Commission has proposed cut in import tariffs by 36 percent, export subsidies by 45 percent and reduction in trade distorting domestic farm support by more than half (55 percent), providing there is fair burden sharing from other developed countries in particular.
Sindh fails to check pilferage of cotton transport fee
Sindh government had miserably failed to check the pilferage of cotton transportation fee running into millions of rupees causing heavy losses to provincial exchequers in implementing their agriculture-oriented research and development projects.
Government not ignorant of food items
adulteration
Sindh Chief Secretary KB Rind has said that government is not ignorant of the activities of those involved in the adulteration of food items and particularly milk, ghee, cooking oil and other eatables.
FAP rally stresses need for farmers' unity
Farmers Association of Pakistan (FAP), headed by the Deputy secretary-general of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Shah Mehmood Qureshi, has launched a countrywide farmers contact drive for their awakening for safeguarding their rights and interest.
No final decision taken for export of citrus fruit in wooden crate
Roshan Enterprises, a Lahore-based party to citrus fruit export packing case, has disagreed with the Pakistan Apple and Citrus Export Board that any final decision on Kinno export packing was made by the Commerce Ministry in a previous meeting.
Sukkur Barrage canals to remain closed for 15 days
All the canals in the command area of Sukkur Barrage will remain closed from January 6, 2003 to January 20 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of normal inspection/maintenance and accessory repairs of infrastructure.
Irrigation department approves two projects
Punjab Irrigation and Power Department, has accorded approval of two projects, including construction of two village road bridges on Upper Jehlum Canal and conducting research and studies for integrated water resources management.
US firm keen to set up tractor plant in Pakistan
A United States company, which is reported to be one of the largest manufacturers of tractors and farm equipment in the world, is keenly interested to establish a tractor plant in Pakistan.
Sugarcane support price fixed at Rs 43 per 40 kilograms
The government has fixed support price of sugarcane at Rs 43 per 40 kilograms, and pledged to provide subsidy and permission to export the surplus stuff.
Sugar mills to begin crushing soon
Sugar mills have promised to start sugar-cane crushing soon in the interest of sugarcane growers who are the main input supplier to the industry.
Thailand
made paddy thrashing machine test
In an effort to mechanise paddy cultivation in the country, the Farm Machinery Institute of the National Agriculture Research Institute, A sub-organisation of Pakistan Agriculture Research Council has introduced a Thailand made Paddy Thrashing Machine, adaptability of which has been successfully tested in Rice growing areas of the country.
Subsidy for major crops to
continue
Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Yar Mohammad Rind on Monday said government subsidy for the major crops would continue despite pressure of the donor agencies.
Cut in mark up rate on agricultural loans lauded
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Vice-President and leader of Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF), Muhammad Ali Mian has welcomed four percent cut in mark up rate on agricultural loans.
Trading Corporation of Pakistan sells 42,250 metric tonnes
Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), on Monday disposed off 42,250 metric tonnes of imported soyabean at Rs 695.185 million through an auction.
Asian Productivity Organisation states urged
Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) member countries must grow forests on wastelands in addition to promoting farm forestry to meet immediate needs of human population, said Professor Dr Riaz Hussain Qureshi Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF).
Export of citrus fruits in wooden crates allowed
Following the Sindh High Court decision and strong protest from the exporters and growers, the Ministry of Commerce has conveyed to the exporters that use of wooden crates or paper cartons as packing for citrus fruits export is their choice and all what the government expects from them is more business to fetch home maximum foreign exchange.
Kinno exporters perturbed over raise in freight to Far East
The shipping lines increased freight for Kinno shipments to Far East by 200 dollars per 40-foot container, which has marred the tempo of export at the height of the season.
Announcement of kinno packing policy urged
The Pakistan Citrus Fruit and Persimmon Processors Association has urged the Minister of Commerce to announce the policy of kinno packing at the earliest as the overseas buyers are holding the export orders till the issue is finally settled.
Growers need guidance, finances for mango export
Zahid Hussain Gardezi, President, Mango Growers Association (MGA), has stressed the need to educate and finance mango growers for marketing and facilitating export of the fruit, which has a great potential to earn forex for the country.
Wheat sowing in Punjab satisfactory
Wheat sowing position in Punjab province was satisfactory and the sowing target fixed by the Punjab agriculture department would be achieved.
Revenue Board to start legal action against sugar mills
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to initiate legal action against the owners of those sugar mills who have not charged and deposited 3 percent 'further tax' on the supplies made to the unregistered buyers.
PSMA to take up subsidy issue with minister on
Dec. 17
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association will take up the issue of subsidy on sugar with Minister of Industries and Production Liaquat Ali Khan Jatoi in Karachi on
Dec 17 (Tuesday).
Adulterated food business attains huge proportions
Adulterated food business has attained the proportion of epidemic despite the existence of laws and administrative mechanism for curbing the inhuman practice in the provincial metropolis.
Commodities wholesale trading not yet back to normal
Wholesale trading in commodities did not return to normal last week ending on December 14, 2002, although a week had elapsed after Eid-ul-Fitr depicting that it was awaiting the dust to settle on political front.
New reservoirs to add 5.2 million acre feet
water
President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said that a massive programme of developing water resources undertaken over the two years will add 5.2 million acre feet of water in the existing capacity help in alleviating poverty and boosting the agro-based economy of Pakistan.
PM forms body to propose steps to reduce
agri inputs prices
Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali has constituted a three-member ministerial committee to give recommendations for bringing down prices of agriculture inputs, official sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Punjab lowers mark up rates on fertiliser
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Ilahi in an epoch decision to boost up agriculture in Punjab has lowered the rates of mark up on agricultural loans on fertiliser, seeds and medicines from 13 to nine percent.
Mutton export to UAE increases prices in local markets
Prices of mutton have soared in the local markets, following the export of the same to the UAE and other Gulf states.Vendors, instead of bringing the stocks in the local markets, are doing business with the exporters of meat, which has shot up the prices.
FAP seeks wheat support price at Rs 400 per 40-kg
The Farmers Association of Pakistan (FAP) has urged the government to fix the minimum wheat price at Rs 400 per 40-kg and flat rates for agriculture tube-wells as prevalent in Balochistan, saying that farmers must be consulted for policy-making.
Water shortage hampering wheat sowing in Sindh
Despite slightly better water availability than last year the overall shortage, compared with the requirement remains major deterrent as there are apprehensions that Sindh province might not be able to achieve the area and production targets set up for wheat by the government for the cropping year 2002-03.
Modest trading on grain markets
Commodities' prices on the seed and grain wholesale markets are still being adjust after Eid holidays. The trading remained modestly down.
North-West Frontier Province governor launches Pindiali small dam project
NWFP Governor Lt-General Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah (Retd), on Sunday launched Pindiali Small Dam project in Lagham area of Mohmand Agency.
ADBP converted into Zarai Taraqiati Bank to provide credit to small farmers
The Federal Government has converted the Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan (ADBP) into Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) and the new venture has started its operation with immediate effect.
Punjab Co-operative Bank loan disburses Rs 284 million for Rabi crop
The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited (PPCBL) has disbursed Rs 284 million to small farmers across the province for Rabi crop 2002-2003.
Gardener's club to organise flower show from December 14
Gardener's Club in collaboration with Serena Environmental Society will organise traditional Chrysanthemum and rose exhibition here from December 14.
President opens second South Asia Water Forum on December 14
President General Pervez Musharraf will be inaugurating the important event of Second South Asia Water Forum (SAWAF-2) here on Saturday (today).
Minister seeks Turkish help in building dams
Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, Minister for Water and Power Interprovincial Co-ordination KANA and SAFRON, on Friday said that as Turkey had wide established system of dams, Pakistan would like to benefit from this experience.
Consensus to be sought for Kalabagh dam: minister
The Minister for Water and Power, Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, has said that water reservoirs, including controversial Kalabagh dam, would be developed after evolving provincial consensus.
European
Commission, FAO satisfied with Sindh Livestock
The European Commission (EC) and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have expressed satisfaction over the performance of Sindh Livestock Department, and hoped that contagious diseases of rinder pest would be eradicated and the province of Sindh would be free of this disease within one year.
Minister assures sugar mill-owners of raising export quota
The government has assured the sugar mill-owners of increasing exportable sugar quota from 1,00,000 tons to 5,00,000 tons for 2002-03, besides providing all means to facilitate sugar exports to enable the industry overcome its on-going financial crisis.
PSMA
seeks government permission to export surplus sugar
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Punjab Zone president Javed Kiani has urged the government to allow the sugar industry to export an initial tranche of hundred thousand tonnes of sugar on self-finance basis.
Appeal against Kiran Sugar Mills rejected
A division bench of Sindh High Court
(SHC) comprising Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed and Justice Amir Hani Muslim on Friday dismissed an appeal against sale of Kiran Sugar Mills.
Afghanistan calls for expeditious clearance
Afghanistan has asked Pakistan to expedite the clearance process of various food and relief items sent by different countries as donation for the war-torn country and presently lying at the Karachi port.
Special power tariff for industry, agriculture sector
The former president, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(LCCI), Dr Khalid Chaudhry has demanded of the government to announce special power tariff for industry and agriculture sectors to ensure rapid economic revival.
Scientists urged to educate farmers about 'Zero Tillage'
Scientists can play an important role in socio-economic uplift of the country utilising their capabilities in various fields particularly in agriculture sector.
Kissan Board Pakistan threatens protest march
Protesting against the problems faced by the sugarcane growers during ongoing crushing season, Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP) has threatened to launch a protest march, if the government failed to take appropriate steps to safeguard the interests of the sugarcane growers.
EU Council agreement on feed additives likely by 2006
The European Union (EU) Agriculture and Fisheries Council is expected to reach agreement on a proposal regarding feed additives, which will include a general ban on antibiotic growth promoters in animal feed, with effect from January 1, 2006.
Fairly large business on cottonseed oilcake market
Steady conditions ruled forward cottonseed oilcake market on Thursday amid fairly large business.
Fisheries department offers incentives package
The Punjab Fisheries Department, on the special directive of the Chief Minister Punjab, has offered an excellent package of incentives to promote fish farming in the private sector, to meet the growing need for protein in the province's increasing population.
Fire spreads in Murree hills
Forests in Murree hills caught fire. Forests Officials on Thursday confirmed that the fire broken out in jungles caused million of rupees losses to national exchequer.
Shipping companies raise rent for
genset-fitted
The shipping lines have increased rent for reefer containers, fitted with generating sets (gensets), by 66 percent and the exporters of fresh fruits have refused to hire boxes required for kinno export.
Law to ban wheat straw burning in progress
Legislation to ban wheat-straw burning in fields is in progress in Punjab to maintain soil fertility and to check environmental pollution.
Rice output up 14.3 percent in Punjab
Rice production has witnessed an increase of 14.3 percent in Punjab province during the year 2002-03 as compared to previous year, mainly due to effective control against pest attack.
Five sugar mills resume cane crushing in Sindh
Five sugar mills have resumed their cane crushing operation while others are awaiting implementation of the decisions of the meeting held between sugar mills owners and Federal Minister for Production and Commerce.
Government to provide Rs 50 million to revive
In view of the failure of the privatisation of two sugar mills under the public sector in Sindh, the Government has decided to contribute Rs. 50 million to start operation of one of the mills located at Dadu during the current season.
Govt. working on simplifying loans system
Shaukat Aziz, Adviser to Prime Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, has said that the government is working to simplify procedure for providing loans for small and medium enterprises, agriculture and rural finance.
Punjab expects bumper gram crop
A bumper gram yield is expected this year as it has been cultivated on 1936,616 acres in five districts of Thal area including the Bhakkar district.
France's Adepta keen on joint ventures in various field
The French Association for the Development of International Exchanges of Food and Agricultural Products & Technologies (Adepta) has identified Pakistan as potential market for joint ventures in organic vegetable, fresh fruits, livestock, dairy, floriculture and packaging industry.
Agri promotion, end to unemployment top agenda
Chief Minister Punjab Ch Pervaiz Ellahi, spelling out priorities of his government, said here on Wednesday that promotion of agriculture sector and elimination of unemployment through industrialisation are at the top of his agenda.
Tribesmen given 10 days to destroy poppy crop
The authorities have given the farmers in a remote northern region 10 days to destroy opium poppy fields or troops will destroy not only their crops but also their houses, officials said on Wednesday.
Pakistan palm oil imports slow, importers eye prices
The Pakistani palm oil market was slow in the past week as importers were hesitant to place fresh orders given high international prices and better stocks locally, dealers said on Wednesday.
Efforts being made to develop livestock sector
Animal Husbandry Commissioner Dr Rafaqat Hussain Raja has said that Pakistan has enormous potential in livestock sector and efforts are being made to develop and harness this sector to improve the rural economy of the country.
Kinnow packaging: exporters' plea to ministry of commerce
M.Ali, Vice President, Pakistan Citrus Fruits and Persimmons Processors Association has urged the Ministry of Commerce for early decision in respect of kinnow packaging for exports.
Acute water shortage hits chillies production
Kunri, Once known as biggest Asian chilly market, it seem has lost its credibility following the steep decline in its production due to acute irrigation water shortage.
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association flays move to cut
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Punjab Zone, has expressed its grave concern over the news giving an impression that the government is considering to bring down sugar prices.
Sindh sugar mills violate accord with
govt. again
The management of sugar mills in Sindh have once again turned down the directive of the Sindh government to resume the seasonal operation of the sugar production, leaving the cane growers to their settle own affairs, who have started setting fire to their standing cane crops now withering due to shortage of irrigation water.
Sugarcane price as Rs 43 per 40 kilograms recommended
Sindh Cane Commissioner Office has recommended the fixation of Rs 43 per 40 kilograms as sugarcane price for Crushing Season 2002-2003.
Sugarcane crushing picking up momentum
Sugarcane Crushing Season 2002-2003 is gradually picking up momentum in Sindh province as 11 more sugar mills will be starting the season's crushing from Tuesday.
Wooden crates condition hampering Kino exports
Wooden crate condition is gravely jeopardising the fate of Kino exports and resulting in colossal losses to the national exchequer.
Plan to cultivate sugar beet hits snag
The government plan to introduce sugar beet cultivation has hit snag as sugar millers, a main party to the idea, have termed the environment non-conducive for the new crop.
Trading Corporation of Pakistan extends deadline
State-run grain trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has extended the bidding deadline for the sale of 50,000 tonnes of wheat to December 16 from December 11, a TCP official said on Wednesday.
Animal diseases control training plan begins
A ten days training programme under FAO Support for Emergency Prevention and Control of Main Trans Boundary Animal Diseases would be launched at Red Sindhi Cattle Farm, Tando Muhammad Khan, today (Wednesday)
Rs 100 million livestock export yard in Karachi planned
Sindh Food, Livestock and Fisheries Secretary Imtiaz Qazi has said the Sindh government will establish a Livestock Export Yard worth Rs 100 million in Karachi for boosting export of meat and livestock.
Grain markets prices amid renewed buying
The seed and grain market started post Eid operation with adjustment in prices amid renewed buying on Tuesday.
Mini-plants to be set up to raise milk output in Sindh
The Sindh government will set up mini-milk processing plants for increased production and to meet the province's milk requirement.
Chickens rates reduced
After intense and hectic negotiations with the Karachi Wholesaler Welfare Association (KWWA), the Investment and Enterprise Promotion (IEP) Department of the City Government has succeeded to bring down the prices of the alive broiler chicken by Rs 4.
China agrees to WTO talks over
steel
China has agreed to bilateral talks with Taiwan over a steel dispute under the auspices of the WTO, a government official said on Thursday, a move that would end a three-year freeze on dialogue and could lead to expanded commercial ties.
New effort to break deadlock at WTO drugs talks
World Trade Organisation (WTO) states resumed efforts on Sunday to break a deadlock over cheap medicines for poorer countries, but officials saw no quick fix for a dispute souring the mood at global trade talks.
Beggars equipped with mobile phones, credit cards
Interesting facts have surfaced during the ongoing city-wide campaign launched by the city government against professional beggars and the mafia behind it.
ADB approves $3.8 million for agricultural research
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a grant of US $ 3.8 million for regional technical assistance (RETA) to fund cutting-edge agricultural research to promote watershed management and livestock and vegetable production.
ADB of Pakistan simplifies loaning rule
The Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan (ADBP) has simplified the procedure for granting of loans to farmers, said ADBP Regional Manager Riaz Ahmed Nagra on Tuesday.
PAEC chief to review new saline soils technology
Dr Pervaiz Butt, Chairman, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), will visit here on Tuesday.
Water shortage, whitefly hit 45 percent paddy crop in Badin
The paddy crop in district Badin has been affected up to 45 percent due to shortage of water and attack of whitefly.
Punjab to disburse farm loans on long-term basis
The Punjab government has evolved a strategy to disburse the agricultural loans on medium and long-term basis, too, among the members of co-operative societies belonging to the farming community.
Pakistan to take active part in UN poverty reduction
BEIJING (December 02 2002) : Pakistan would continue to take active part in the United Nations programme of poverty alleviation.
Vanaspati manufacturers want end to
unregistered
The regulatory bodies and the Pakistan Standard Quality Institute (PSQI) should play its much needed role in curbing mal-practices by unregistered ghee mills and those who have not been issued the PVMA membership due to non-compliance.
Urea off-take up 16 percent in October
Urea market continued to be healthy and off-take during October registered an increase of 16 percent compared with same period a year ago mainly because of better water position.
Small, Medium Enterprises Development
Authority
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) in collaboration with the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department is soon launching a training course on Artificial Insemination (AI) to produce trained (AI) technicians for breed improvement.
Telemetry system to be installed by March
Federal Minister for Water and Power Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has asked the concerned departments to complete the telemetry system at all dams and barrages to gauge the flow of water and provide "real-time computerised and flow data" to all the provinces.
Irrigation department told to prepare 'Recharge Dam'
The Sindh Secretary for Irrigation and Power, Muhammad Hashim Leghari has asked the officers of Irrigation Department to prepare projects of 'Recharge Dam' in Nangarparkar, Thatta, Dadu and Larkana.
Finance Ministry freezes Irsa allowances
The Finance Ministry has frozen the allowances of Indus River System Authority (Irsa) till the completion of special audit, likely to be started during the current month, informed sources told Business Recorder.
Reconstruction, rehabilitation of barrages planned
The Provincial government has chalked out a multi-dimensional phased plan for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of existing barrages and embankment of canals costing Rs 675 million in the Punjab.
Sindh sugar mills to start crushing on
December
Sugar mills in Sindh, after all, have decided to follow the principle of "better late than never" with resumption of the seasonal operation of sugarcane crushing from December 10, 2002.
Pakistan's sugar mills have more than enough
As per Pakistan Sugar Mills Association summary issued here on Monday, the mills had 295,445 tonnes sugar stocks as on November 15, which, it said, is enough to cater to demand of whole December as the consumption is ranging between 200,000 and 240,000 tonnes per month since June last.
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