ISLAMABAD: Punjab government has started a programme to provide fifty percent subsidy for installation of tunnel on three thousand acres …
Pakistan’s gems and jewels exporters drool over CPEC
KARACHI: Pakistani jewellers are planning to take advantage of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to give the dwindling industry a boost. The …
Promoting participation of domestic firms in global value chains
KARACHI: Participation of domestic firms in global value chains, which involves fragmentation of production across international borders, is vital to increase exports. …
5.2m farmers to avail subsidy on DAP fertilizer
MULTAN: Punjab government is offering billions of rupees subsidy on DAP fertilizer to 5.2 million farmers in the province. The …
Textile exports up by 7.91pc in first quarter
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s textile exports went up by 7.91 percent during first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year. Pakistan …
Rs5.2b approved for extension of Baran Dam
ISLAMABAD:- The federal government has approved Rs2.5 billion for the extension of Baran Dam in Bannu District. While talking to …
Pesticide business: The vendor’s dilemma
Three years ago l began my journey into the pesticide business and was too happy at the thought of contributing …
Vietnam masters rice-seed production technology
Vietnam can control up to 70.5 percent of seed production technology, with 90 percent for purebred rice and 66 percent …
Brazil expecting record corn production, exports
Corn production in Brazil is forecast at a record 97.7 million tonnes in 2016-17, up 46% from 2015-16, on the …
Smart Farming
Soil preparation is the first step before growing a crop. The ultimate objective is to produce a firm and weed-free seedbed for …
