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Direct farmer-to-consumer sales advocated | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Setting up farmers' markets throughout the province can benefit growers and save them from losses to a great extent, while eliminating the dubious role of middlemen and promoting healthy eating to all consumers, sustainable agriculture experts said. "Establishing farmers' markets or even makeshift markets like Itwar (Sunday) Bazaar or Jumma Bazaar can be a…
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PM shares economic progress with Pakistani investors, businessmen in Dubai | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing Pakistani investors and businessmen in Dubai on Monday, stated that Pakistan’s economy is gradually improving at the macro-economic level. He pointed to a reduction in inflation to 2.4% in January 2025 and a policy rate of 12% as indicators of positive economic trends. The PM highlighted several key…
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Proposal to set up transport division abandoned | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government has dropped the idea of setting up a transport division by merging different entities under its rightsizing programme. According to sources, the proposal was discussed in a recent high-level meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting was informed that the committee on rightsizing had discussed in detail the…
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Recycled economic plans | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article LAHORE: The government recently unveiled its economic plan for the next five years titled ‘Uraan Pakistan’ which promises to promote export-led economic growth, address food and water insecurity and conduct energy reform. While the report raises the right talking points, it has been criticised by economic analysts for lacking in substance. The economic…
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China’s tech firm Alibaba release AI model | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] BEIJING: Chinese tech company Alibaba on Wednesday released a new version of its Qwen 2.5 artificial intelligence (AI) model that it claimed surpassed the highly acclaimed DeepSeek-V3. The unusual timing of the Qwen 2.5-Max’s release, on the first day of the Lunar New Year when most Chinese people are off work and with their…
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Dollar posts biggest loss on tariff angst | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article NEW YORK/LONDON: The US dollar slid on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly loss in over a year after President Donald Trump suggested a softer stance on tariffs against China, adding to uncertainty about the trade policy that kept equity markets on edge. Trump told Fox News on Thursday his recent…
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Pakistan Post aims for Rs14b revenue | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatisation & Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has tasked the Pakistan Post with increasing its revenue to Rs14 billion by June 30. Chairing a review meeting, Aleem Khan directed changing the framework of Pakistan Post to establish a world-class courier company that can compete with the private…
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Sindh farmers face resource constraints | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday inaugurated the Sindh Livestock Expo 2025, aimed at highlighting the critical role of agriculture and livestock in the province’s economy. The CM said “these sectors contribute 14.5% to the national gross domestic product (GDP) and support 60% of Sindh’s population,” but he also…
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Gold prices drop in global, local markets | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article Gold prices have decreased in both global and local markets today. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $15, bringing the new global price to $2,675. Meanwhile, in the local gold markets, the price of 24-carat gold per tola dropped by Rs 1,500 to Rs 279,300, and…
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SBP governor promises gradual rate cuts | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed has announced that the central bank will reduce the policy rate gradually through a phase-wise approach. Speaking during a visit to the FPCCI on Thursday, the governor highlighted that consulting the FPCCI is crucial for aligning economic policies with the needs of the business community…
