ISLAMABAD – Establishment of special economic zones (SEZs) under CPEC framework based on Chinese experience coupled with active involvement of …
Iran exports 31000 tons of wheat to Italy
The CEO of Government Trading Corporation of Iran Yazdan Seif said for the first time Iran exports 31000 tons of …
Cotton season has been tough, but the forecast shows a strong finish
Cotton growers on the South Plains have been battling weather all season, so a clear and warm October would come …
Transforming agriculture in Africa
by Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank The African rural world is one I know well. I …
Despite surplus sugar, consumers burdened with 25% subsidy
KARACHI: Pakistan is among top 10 sugarcane producing countries of the world. We produce almost 50 million tons of sugarcane, which …
Punjab govt announces subsidy of Rs 150 on each DAP fertilizer’s bag
Subsidy on Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer is being given to farmers under the Khadim-e-Kisan Package. A Punjab Agriculture Department spokesman …
Ministry of Commerce finalises draft of e-commerce policy
After a prolonged deliberation and slow-paced work for over two years, Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has finalized a draft of …
Rice crosses govt production target
Rice production registered 7.31 million tons during 2017-18 which is 7.2 per cent more than the target set by the …
Plan to promote guava cultivation
SIALKOT – The Punjab agriculture department has chalked out a plan for the promotion of guava fruit cultivation in selected …
Ban on wheat imports sought
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) on Sunday sought a complete ban on import of wheat as …
Power production: Machai hydel station starts operation
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government inaugurated on Friday the 2.6-megawatt Machai Hydropower Station in Mardan district. The plant has now formally started …