ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia are set to ink agreements this week on laying an offshore gas pipeline and the North-South liquefied …
Apparel sector wants tax-free yarn import
LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) is urging authorities to relax duties on yarn import to encourage …
Businessmen demand disclosure of CPEC details
ISLAMABAD: The business community of Rawalpindi and Islamabad has called on the government to share full information about the China-Pakistan Economic …
High-tech farm mechanisation service centres being set up in Punjab
High-tech farm mechanisation service centers are being set up all-over Punjab. Objective of the centres is to facilitate farmers and …
CPEC could turn into a nightmare if Pakistan keeps tariffs high
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s situation regarding its international trade and tariff policies is similar to that of Alice in Wonderland. Should it continue …
What will we do when the smog returns?
By Abrar Chaudhury In November, a thick blanket of smog engulfed Lahore and most of Punjab, causing serious health risks and …
Yuan may replace dollar in Pakistan-China trade
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that the government was examining a proposal to replace …
China’s War on Smog Unleashes Collateral Damage on World’s Farms
Farmers are the latest victims of China’s desire for cleaner air. Officials have forced natural gas-powered fertilizer plants to shut …
Bitcoin Points Way to ‘Massive Change’ for Commodity Trading
(Bloomberg) — Blockchain is upending the world’s financial markets with the rise of bitcoin, and now the digital-ledger system is …
Government to facilitate use of Drone technology in Agriculture Sector
Government of Punjab has allowed use of drone technology in agriculture sector to enhance Agricultural productivity. A UAV (Unmanned Air …
Sugar mill owners not purchasing crop at official rate
Islamabad – Farmers complain that although the sugarcane season is in full swing, the millers are not buying their cash crop at official …