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Pakistan, China step up joint cotton research | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] BEIJING: As global climate change is intensifying, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSDC) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) are working together to establish a model through the study of the changes in climate characteristics and the corresponding changes in cotton and wheat production varieties, and to put forward breeding suggestions for climate…
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Govt to resume supply of natural gas to CNG sector | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The government is aware of the importance of the compressed natural gas (CNG) industry and it will try to immediately resume the supply of natural gas to it, said Federal Minister for Petroleum Hammad Azhar. While talking to a delegation of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Friday, he said that the government…
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OPEC+ may bring Iran into oil supply deal | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] LONDON: OPEC+ will work to integrate Iran into its oil supply-limiting accord should agreement be reached on reviving its nuclear deal with world powers, sources close to the group said, seeking to avoid market share competition that could hit prices. A successful outcome to the talks could lift US sanctions on Iran’s exports, according…
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Thailand awaiting Pakistan’s response to FTA | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Thailand is keen to promote trade ties with Pakistan and both countries have immense potential to enhance the exchange of goods, said Thailand Ambassador Chakkrid Krachaiwong. Talking to businessmen at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday, the envoy said that Thailand was waiting for Pakistan’s response to the proposed…
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CPEC body for vacating Gwadar land | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has conditioned the surrendering of 20 acres of prime land in Gwadar in favour of Pakistan Navy on the written consent of Chinese operators after the Navy refused to vacate the land due to “security reasons”. Headed by Planning Minister Asad Umar, the CPEC committee…
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Sindh deplores at source deduction of Rs31b by Centre | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: The federal government, in violation of the Constitution of Pakistan and the Supreme Court’s decision, has deducted Rs31.9 billion out of Rs35 billion at source from a 15-day share of Sindh government and released only Rs3 billion which is an attempt to cripple the provincial government financially. This was disclosed by Sindh Chief…
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Market watch: Stocks recover on Wacog bill approval | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange managed to record a decent rally on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index, after staying in the green zone throughout the day, added 235 points to close the week on a positive note. The investors particularly cheered the Senate’s nod on the long-pending legislation to implement the weighted average…
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Oil heads for weekly fall on Iranian oil hopes | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] LONDON: Oil prices extended losses on Friday and were heading for a weekly fall as the prospect of increased Iranian oil exports eclipsed fears of potential supply disruption resulting from the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Brent crude futures fell $1.54, or 1.6%, to $91.43 a barrel by 1236 GMT, extending a 1.9% drop from the previous…
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UAE, India sign ‘milestone’ pact to boost economies | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] The United Arab Emirates and India signed a “milestone” economic deal to boost trade and investment on Friday, as the countries seek to bolster their economies after the coronavirus pandemic. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE’s de facto ruler, and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit to witness…
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Tarin directs FBR to settle tax issues | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take all possible measures for the settlement of tax issues of the pharmaceutical industry. In a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) on Thursday, the minister gave assurances that all reservations of PPMA would be addressed…
