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‘Innovation in SMEs can prop up exports’ | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] LAHORE: Digitalisation and transformation of small industries should be part of the new small and medium enterprise (SME) policy of the government, remarked Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Wang Zihai. Speaking at a session virtually at the PCJCCI premises on Monday, he was of the view that all sorts of…
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Sindh governor steps in to resolve gas crisis | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: As industrial activities slow down in Karachi in the wake of a worsening gas crisis, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has taken swift action to persuade businessmen to call off their planned protest. The business community in the port city had set a 48 to 72-hour deadline before staging a peaceful protest and sit-in…
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Black rice makes its way to Pakistan | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: The government’s export promotion policies are bearing fruit as businessmen are looking forward to diversifying their exports and introducing new varieties of products. An ancient Chinese royal food – black rice – has made its way to Pakistan and it has the potential to fetch three times greater export revenue for the country.…
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Stocks rebound but head for worst Jan since 2016 | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] LONDON: Stocks staged a modest rebound on Monday as traders put aside concerns about interest rate rises and the crisis in Ukraine to dip back in, but global equities are still headed for their worst January since 2016 after a bruising month. The rise in European shares follows a late surge on Wall Street…
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Coal deposits of 3b tons found in Thar | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: In a major development, the government of Sindh on Monday discovered 3 billion tons of coal deposits in the Thar region. In an announcement, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah congratulated the nation over the discovery of coal reserves in Tharparkar and said that it was the second biggest success of the…
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Beating target, FBR collects Rs3.35tr | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) exceeded its seven-month tax collection target by Rs262 billion but missed the monthly goal for the second month in a row due to poor domestic sales tax collection and a slowdown in imports. Still, the FBR bagged nearly 53% of the total collection at the import stage, which…
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Dutch dairy firm seeks government’s support for investment | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: A Dutch multinational company is eyeing the proliferation of dairy industry in Pakistan and has sought government’s support to press ahead with its plan. In a meeting with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Monday, Royal FrieslandCampina Global CEO Hein Schumacher discussed some proposals in this regard. Acknowledging the business-friendly…
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PM aide foresees record jump in textile exports | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The textile sector is supporting the country’s flailing economy as exports are set to jump to a record high after Pakistan gained an edge over South Asian rivals during the pandemic, said Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood. In an interview with an international news agency, the adviser said that…
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Businessmen demand continuation of DDT scheme | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] LAHORE: Textile exporters of the country have demanded the continuation of Duty Drawback of Taxes (DDT) scheme to maintain the growth momentum of exports and uplift the economy. In a statement on Monday, Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Chairman Sohail Pasha termed growth in textile exports boon for the country’s economy. He added that…
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ECNEC okays Karachi water project | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday approved four mega infrastructure projects costing over Rs448 billion, including the Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme at 400% higher cost but with a reduced scope. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) that approved Karachi water supply, Kharian motorway…
