Pakistani Hilal food holds strong global potential By: APP on November 4, 2024Convener Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s regional standing committee on Food Shahid Imran said that Pakistani Hilal food had substantial potential in the global market, given the increasing demand for Hilal-certified products worldwide. Speaking at a seminar on “Scope of Pak Hilal Food in Global Markets” here on Sunday, he said with […]
Farmers urged to ensure wheat cultivation by Nov 20 By: APP on November 4, 2024Commissioner Sargodha Division Jahanzeb Awan has advised the farmers to ensure the cultivation of wheat by November 20 to get better yield. Deputy Commissioners and Agriculture Officers should guide the farmers in order to achieve the target, and farmers conventions should be held at local level. Assistant Commissioners and Agriculture Officers should go to the […]
PKI demands agriculture emergency By: APP on November 4, 2024Calling for the immediate imposition of an “agriculture emergency,” Khalid Mahmood Khokhar, President Pakistan Kissan Ittehad, stressed the need for government intervention to support the country’s struggling farmers. Speaking at a press conference, Khokhar announced that Kissan Ittehad would soon meet with the Federation of Commerce to build a united front aimed at strengthening agriculture […]
BMP wants solid, serious reforms for long-term economic stability By: News Desk on November 4, 2024The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Sunday placed significant responsibility on the government to pursue reforms for long-term stability, as with continuous hike in cost of production in the country, what the Pakistan’s economy really needs is persistent and sound economic management. The FPCCI former president and […]
Over 4.2m cotton bales arrival recorded at ginneries till Oct 31 By: APP on November 4, 2024Seed Cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 4.2 million (42,91,105) bales have reached ginning factories across Pakistan till October 31, 2024, registering a decrease of 36.84 percent as compared to corresponding period of last year. According to a fortnightly report by Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) issued here Sunday, over 3.7 million (37,90,139) bales had undergone […]
President GCCI describes Uzbekistan as important trade partner of Pakistan By: APP on November 3, 2024President of Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Rana Muhammad Siddique Khan has described Uzbekistan as an important trade partner of Pakistan and reiterated that he would soon take a business delegation from different sectors to Uzbekistan. “The role of the business community of Gujranwala is significant in increasing bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and […]
IMF demands Pakistan to introduce mini-budget after FBR failed to achieve tax targets By: inp on November 3, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded Pakistan to introduce a mini-budget after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) failed to achieve its tax targets. According to sources, the FBR’s failure to meet its tax targets has resulted in a major shortfall, that may led to difficulties in the second installment of the loan. Sources […]
Gold prices dip by Rs.1,700 per tola By: APP on November 3, 2024The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs.1,700 and was sold at Rs.283,000 on Saturday compared to its sale at Rs.284,700 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs. 1,457 to Rs. 242,627 from Rs.244,084 whereas the price of 10 gram 22 karat […]
Govt to create meaningful opportunities for youth: Mashhood By: APP on November 3, 2024Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan on Saturday highlighted the government’s commitment to create meaningful opportunities for young Pakistanis, strengthening the country’s economic foundations and preparing youth to excel in an increasingly digital and globalized world. He said this while while addressing a visionary dialogue on “Youth Empowerment and Economic Growth” at […]
Secretary pledges rewards for farmers to boost wheat cultivation By: APP on November 3, 2024Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahu on Saturday held a crucial meeting in the city to focus on enhancing wheat cultivation and productivity. Presiding over a meeting at MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Secretary Sahu detailed a series of motivational measures designed to support and reward farmers. Key officials in attendance included Special Secretary of […]