‘Competitions encourage farmers to boost agri production’

LAHORE:Provincial Committee of Punjab Agriculture department has given final approval regarding farmers who won prizes in wheat and canola production competition 2021-22.   A spokesman for the department said on Wednesday that under national project to increase the production of wheat and oilseeds, competitions were held at provincial and district levels.   Spokesman said Arsalan […]

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Senate body discusses revival of DI Khan Airport

ISLAMABAD:The Senate’s Standing Committee on Aviation on Wednesday discussed matters related to revival of the Dera Ismail Khan Airport, reopening of Pakistan International Airlines’ office in Hyderabad and increased quantum of delayed flights from Quetta.   The committee meeting, presided over by Senator Hidayatullah, was given a detailed briefing on the revival of D I […]

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Iranian Consul General, FPCCI discuss bilateral trade

LAHORE:Over the time, trade and economic relations will further be strengthened between Pakistan and Iran, and cooperation between the business communities of both the neighboring countries needs to be enhanced.   Consul General of Iran, Mohammad Reza Nazeri expressed these views in a meeting with Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional […]

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Public, private sectors’ collective efforts vital to overcome economic challenges: LCCI

LAHORE:Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Wednesday said that public, private sectors’ collective efforts are need of the hour to overcome economic challenges.   LCCI Senior Vice President Mian Rehman Aziz Chan, while talking to various business leaders, appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his initiative to focus on agriculture and information technology sectors. […]

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Chakri along adjoining area searched during operation

RAWALPINDI:The police on special directives of City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari launched a search operation in Chakri and adjoining areas in the jurisdiction of Dhamyal  police station, said a police spokesman.   He informed that heavy police contingent, Elite Force, Special Branch personnel and Ladies police along with officials of Dhamyal police […]

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DG Excise, Taxation and Narcotics visits Excise Office Sibi

QUETTA:Director General (DG) of Excise, Taxation and Narcotics (North) Balochistan visited Excise Office, Sibi District on Wednesday.   During his visit, he reviewed the property tax targets and discussed the recently completed Professional Tax Survey and drug prevention strategies with the officers concerned.   The DG directed Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO) Sibi to work […]

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NEC approves 5% economic growth target for FY 2022-23

ISLAMABAD:The National Economic Council (NEC) on Wednesday approved the annual targets for the upcoming fiscal year 2022-23, including the economic growth target set at 5 percent, along with efforts to raise it to 6 percent.   The NEC, presided over by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, also approved various sectors’ growth targets for the new […]

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