Wheat sowing completed over 50.85% areas
The wheat sowing campaign across the country was in full swing as the grain sowing has been completed in over 50.85 percent of areas against the set targets for the current season (2022-23). So far the wheat cultivation completed over 11.62 million acres of land across the grain-producing areas in the country as the sowing…
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Azerbaijan exempts customs duty on rice import from Pakistan till 2027
Azerbaijan’s government has announced an exemption of customs duty on rice imports from Pakistan till December 31, 2027. According to a tweet from Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov, “The rice import from Pakistan to Azerbaijan is exempted from customs duty until December 31, 2027”. He said this tax exemption announcement would significantly increase…
Exports increase by 35.7% to Rs2.13 trillion in 4 months
The exports from the country in the rupee term witnessed an increase of 35.77 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year (2022-23) as compared to the corresponding period of last year. The exports during July-October (2022-23) were recorded at Rs. 2,131,776 million against the exports of Rs. 1,570,136 million in…
Spotify Brings Pakistan’s First Masterclass for Artists Community in Pakistan
Hosted on November 18th, the first-of-its-kind Masterclass in Pakistan introduced musicians to how Spotify helps them tap into a wider audience base Spotify hosted its first Masterclass in Pakistan, exclusive to artists and labels, with the aim to educate them about Spotify For Artists. The signature educational session shed light on avenues for artist development…
PM’s Office confirms summary received for appointment of top military brass
The Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday confirmed that it had received the summary from the Defence Ministry for the appointment of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). “The PM’s Office has received the summary from the Ministry of Defence with a panel of names for the…
Pak-Africa Trade Development Conference to begin on Nov 29 in Johannesburg
The Ministry of Commerce and Investments is organizing third Pakistan Africa Trade Development Conference and Single Country Exhibition from November 29 to December 1st 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this connection, Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar held a meeting with High Commissioner of South Africa to Pakistan Mr. M Madikiza at Ministry…
MMBL partners with GSMA to expand Pakistan’s Digital and Financial Solutions
To support the mission of promoting digital inclusion across the nation through innovative financial solutions, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), Pakistan’s largest digital bank, is collaborating with GSMA, the global organisation representing mobile operators and the broader mobile ecosystem. Through this partnership, MMBL and GSMA aim to reduce the gender gap in digital financing through…
Climate change to cause dengue outbreaks in non-vulnerable high-altitude areas: Study
Pakistan after receiving massive manifestations of spiking up global warming, the environmental degradation and shift in monsoon weather pattern and increased temperatures would face spread of dengue outbreaks in non-vulnerable high-altitude areas. A study carried out by the scientists and experts from the Global Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC), Health Services Academy (HSA) and National…
Oil prices steady amid China demand worries, dollar retreat
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as global recession worries and concerns about China’s rising COVID-19 case numbers denting demand from the world’s top crude oil importer were offset by the positive impact of a retreat in the U.S. dollar. Brent crude futures rose 30 cents, or 0.3%, to $87.75 by 0731 GMT. U.S….
China signs 27-year gas deal with QatarEnergy to secure supply
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, competition for LNG has become intense with nations trying to replace Russian supply QatarEnergy has signed a 27-year deal to supply China’s Sinopec with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the longest such agreement to date, as volatility drives buyers to seek long-term supplies. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, competition…