Lahore:Punjab government is ensuring provision of daily-use items at subsidized rates at Ramzan Bazaars and fare-price shops, where these are available in abundance. The essential items of daily-use are being sold at Ramzan Bazaars at Rs.3 to 13 less than compared the market price. This was informed by Secretary Industries ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionWFP to produce food security and nutrition in Pakistan
Islamabad:The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) today agreed to work together to produce a new assessment of food security and nutrition in Pakistan. Under the agreement, outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding signed by WFP Pakistan Deputy Country Director and officer-in-charge Mageed ... Read More »
PEW slams FPCCI leadership for ignoring merit
Islamabad:The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Wednesday said leadership of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has been ignoring merit which is resulting in complaints and declining image of the Apex chamber. A group of businessmen has taken over the FPCCI for completion of personal agenda which ... Read More »
ACCI concerned over deterioration of institutions
Islamabad:The Attock Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over deterioration of important institutions in the country. Many federal and provincial institutions are decaying with and heading on the path of disintegration, it said.Failure of institutions has been bring economy down which it has contributed to ... Read More »
Govt asked to ensure food security
Islamabad:The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday asked the government to take serious step to ensure food security in country as an international food crisis can engulf world soon. America, one of the major global exporters of food is facing worst drought since 1956 which has reduced output of wheat, ... Read More »
Export targets could be meet if Govt wills:ACCI
Islamabad:The Attock Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on Friday said business community will help government realise export targets under the new three-year Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2012-2015. Export target of $30 billion is realistic, the private sector can help government achieve the goal which will require workable development initiatives ... Read More »
Pakistani citrus, mangoes attracting foreign investment
Islamabad:Australia on Thursday said it is impressed with Pakistan’s natural and human resource potential which is matchless. Some of the recent signs of growth in Pakistan are very inspiring as this country fulfils the criteria to become a developed nation soon, it said.Pakistan is gateway to energy rich central Asian ... Read More »
Pak surgical, dental instruments capable of penetrating Malaysian market’
Kuala Lumpur:A wide spread of Pakistan surgical/dental instruments bedecking the Pakistan pavilion at the APHM International Healthcare Conference and Exhibition 2012 managed to interest and excite a large number of visitors and buyers visiting the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) to explore the three-day event here Wednesday. The event being ... Read More »
Private sector can help resolve energy crisis?:ACCI
Islamabad:The Attock Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on Wednesday said government should take a bold step to resolve energy crisis by allowing private sector to produce electricity without stringent conditions so that economic downturn can be contained. Government has failed to tackle shortfall due to lack of efficiency, resources ... Read More »
Punjab Government holds Mango Festival 2012’
Islamabad:Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the holding of the first ‘Punjab Mango Festival 2012’ in the country will give access to mango growers and exporters to international markets and also help introduce other agri items of Punjab to the world. He said that in spite of ... Read More »