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May 25, 2024

News Desk

Agriculture behind economic expansion

LAHORE: The Standing Committee on Agriculture of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said on Friday that the agriculture sector, which grew by 3.94%, emerged as the main engine of growth in the 24th year. This growth not only exceeded the target of 3.50%, but also exceeded last year’s growth rate of 2.27%. FPCCI chief Chaudhry Ahmad Jawad, while briefing the media, attributed the healthy growth of the agricultural sector mainly to the double-digit growth in major crops, reaching 16.82% in the 24th year. This growth came mainly from a wheat harvest of 11.64%, despite unexpected

May 15, 2024

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Minister unveils Sindh industrial expansion plan

KARACHI: Sindh Industries and Commerce Minister Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has announced that the Sindh government is planning to set up new industrial zones across the province, mainly in Karachi, as part of a new industrialization policy. The aim is to attract both local and foreign investors and entrepreneurs to boost economic activities throughout the province. He made these remarks while addressing the business community at the Federal Association of Trade and Industry (FBATI) on Tuesday. Dharejo stressed that industrial zones are being considered at various locations, including the Port Qasim area, to boost industrial activities and employment opportunities in the

March 13, 2024

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The Prime Minister is pushing for expansion of the IT sector

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the submission of a comprehensive road map to boost IT exports. He said the government will take steps to fully tap the country’s billion-dollar potential for IT exports and ensure that youth are provided with the necessary facilities for education, skill development and startups. The Prime Minister chaired a review meeting on the IT and Telecom sector, which was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmed, Shahzad Saleem

February 17, 2024

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UNSC expansion must not create “historical injustice”

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has reiterated its opposition to adding new permanent members to the UN Security Council, stressing that any increase in permanent seats would worsen the paralysis of the 15-member body and prevent the majority of small and medium-sized states from serving on it. “Enlargement of the Security Council should promote ‘fair representation’, not create new historical injustice,” Ambassador Munir Akram told delegates at the deadlocked Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) to reform the council on Thursday. The Pakistani envoy was participating in a discussion on a proposal called “Model L69” by a group of Asian, African, Latin American, Caribbean and

November 22, 2023

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Wimbledon’s expansion plan derailed

LONDON: Wimbledon’s expansion plans have suffered a major blow after a local council rejected its proposal to build new tennis courts on land near the All England Club. Wandsworth councilors voted unanimously in favor of the proposal for 39 new pitches at neighboring Wimbledon Park in south-west London. The seven councilors acted on the advice of their planning chiefs, despite Merton Council, on which the majority of the site is located, approving last month. The application will now be referred to the Mayor of London’s office and the All England Club remains optimistic it will still be given the green

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