Pak-China joint cotton research laboratory to be established
The Punjab Government has proposed numerous new agriculture sector development projects to be included in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Socio Economic Development Framework.
Under the framework, a joint cotton research laboratory would be...
Pakistan Cutlery exports increases by 1.73 percent
The cutlery exports from the country witnessed an increase of 1.73 percent during the financial year 2018-19 as compared to the corresponding period of last year. Pakistan exported cutlery worth $91.325 million during July-June...
SECP notifies Collateral Management Companies Regulations, 2019
SECP has notified Collateral Management Companies (CMC) Regulations, 2019 under the Companies Act, 2017 to promote warehouse receipt financing and electronic trading of agricultural commodities. Under these Regulations, any public limited company with a...
Asian Development Bank introduces contingent disaster financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has introduced a new financing mechanism—contingent disaster financing (CDF)—to support its developing member countries in strengthening disaster preparedness and provide quick-disbursing budget support following natural disasters.
“CDF will provide...
Pakistan Artificial Jewellery exports drops to 16.86pc
The exports of artificial jewellery from the country witnessed decrease of 16.86 percent during the financial year (2018-19) as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
The artificial Jewellery exports from the country during...
IFC invests $2.5 million in Tech startup Sarmayacar
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will invest $2.5 million in Sarmayacar, one of the first early-stage venture capital funds supporting tech-driven startups in Pakistan, to help boost...
Pakistan’s Plastic Imports dip 5pc to $ 2.2bln
The imports of plastic materials into the country witnessed negative growth of 5.30 percent during the financial year 2018-19 as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Pakistan installs 1600 net metering based solar systems
The Power Division has installed more than 1600 net metering based solar systems across the country with a cumulative capacity about 27.5 Mega Watt (MW) of electricity by end June 2019.
Pakistan Pharmaceutical exports increased by 8% to US $211.674 million
The exports of pharmaceutical product from the country during the financial year (2018-19) grew by 8.6 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Sichuan University of China to organize tourism promotion conference for Pakistan
Sichuan University of China Professor Dr Song Zhihui has said that a tourism promotion conference for Pakistan would be organised to highlight its tourism potential.