Lahore: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday expressed concern over renewed interest of masses and business community in US currency which can result in dollarization of economy. A weak rupee will force masses and the business community to trust dollar which is against the national interests, said President ... Read More »
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Lahore: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that cell phones and mobile internet is important tool to reduce poverty therefore policymakers should consider providing relief to telecom industry reeling under heavy taxation. Around 75 percent population in Saarc region is using mobile phones except Nepal ... Read More »
The global agricultural production must be enhanced by 50 percent by 2050 :Atif Ikram Sheikh
Lahore: The global agricultural production must be enhanced by 50 percent by 2050 to feed a population of nine billion, a business leader said Friday. Highlighting the significance of food security, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh said that proper food at reasonable price is ... Read More »
Government to bailout rice sector which is collapsing:ICCI
Lahore: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday asked the government to bailout rice sector which is collapsing under double whammy of falling prices and harassment by the banks. The rice sector earning over two billion of foreign exchange continue to face crisis since last two years which ... Read More »