- India's corporate sector loses Rs342bn due to power outages
New Delhi: Power outages and poor electricity supply is playing havoc with the Indian economy, as the corporate sector of .... More
- Rice export tops $2bn
Karachi: Pakistan's rice export crossed the value of $2 billion in FY08-9 for the second consecutive year.
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- SAARC CCI to hold roundtable conference
Karachi: Minister for Economic Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, will inaugurate the "Roundtable on SAFTA: .... More
- Technology can ensure food security in S Asia
Islamabad: Introduction of new technologies in the agriculture sector supported by media, both electronic and print, can .... More
- 74% FDI proposed for DTH, 24% in FM radio
New Delhi: The Government is proposing to increase foreign direct investment in Direct-to-Home (DTH) to 74 per cent, and up to 24 per cent in FM Radio.
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- Adviser seeks withdrawal of notices on R&D
Karachi: Federal Advisor on Textiles Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig has requested the FBR chairman to withdraw income tax notices on R&D subsidy issued to the value .... More
- Amendments to Trade Organizations Ord suggested
Lahore: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the decision to form Trade Organisations Advisory Council .... More
- Analysts stress framework to defuse non-tariff disputes
Dhaka: Saarc member states should build a broad framework to deal with disputes over non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that hurt .... More
- BD importers want India to cut wheat prices
Dhaka: Bangladesh's wheat importers asked India on Tuesday to cut wheat prices, allowing them to buy more of the grain from .... More
- Bhutan invites Indian investments
Kolkata: As part of its economic liberalisation programme currently under preparation, Bhutan will invite Indian .... More
- Colombo port a logistic hub in SE Asia soon
Colombo: The Colombo Port will be made the renowned logistic hub in the South East Asian region and all our future .... More
- Exporters call for setting up Carpet Nagar
Peshawar: Hand-knitted woolen carpet exporters have called for quick establishment of proposed Carpet Nagar, a project that .... More
- Foreign Ministry goes for more bilateral trade
Colombo: Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama told Daily News Business that there is a conducive environment for .... More
- Garment exporters for release of R&D subsidy
Lahore: Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association Chairman Jamshaid Hanif has asked Finance Adviser Shaukat Tarin .... More
- Garment exports dip 10% in April-May
New Delhi: Even as the export market for Indian garments is beset by a demand dip - with garment exports down by 10 per .... More
- Govt mulls easing of FDI norms for hotel, tourism projects
New Delhi: To encourage foreign direct investment in the hospitality sector, the Government is considering a proposal to .... More
- India allows limited wheat export
New Delhi: India has allowed the export of 900,000 tonnes of wheat by state-run firms and 650,000 tonnes of wheat products .... More
- India may face drought if monsoon is weak
Washington: India's huge farm economy may be hit by a bad drought if its annual monsoon rains remain weak with the window .... More
- Industry welcomes carbon levy suspension
Lahore: The business community has hailed the Supreme Court's decision to suspend imposition of carbon tax on petroleum .... More
- JAAF targets over $ 3.3 b turnover through apparel exports in 2009
Colombo: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) is targeting a turnover of over US$ 3.3 billion, through apparel .... More
- Key Ministries to review FDI policy in tobacco sector
New Delhi: Senior officials of Ministries of Health, Commerce and Industry, and Finance will meet on Friday to discuss and .... More
- Lanka asks Pakistani businessmen to explore its market
Sialkot: Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan Jayalath Weerakkody has said there is a wide scope of expanding bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and .... More
- Lanka on way to achieve health-related MDGs
Colombo: Sri Lanka is well on the track to achieve the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a result of .... More
- Nepal aims to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan
Lahore: Nepal is ready to make special bilateral trading arrangements with Pakistan for the sake of economic well-being of .... More
- Nepal-Pak agree to enhance trade relations, strengthen ties
Katmandu: Pakistan stepped up efforts to "revive stalled bilateral ties" with Nepal and are planning to ink a free trade pact as they .... More
- Nepal's development hampered by instability, poor infrastructure: Study
Kathmandu: Nepal's efforts to accelerate economic growth and reduce poverty are being hampered by political instability, poor infrastructure, and other .... More
- New standard to have significant impact on SMEs'
Karachi: The International Accounting Standard Board's (IASB) new standard for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will .... More
- Opportunities and benefits aplenty for Sri Lanka
Colombo: The second South Asian Countries Commodity Fair held with the Kunming Fair one of the top ten trade fairs in .... More
- Pak cement stuck at Wagah faces rain damage
Lahore: Indian government's non-tariff barriers meant to protect their local cement industry have put in danger Pakistani .... More
- Pakistan ranked 100 among 121 countries in 'The Global Enabling Trade Report 2009'
Islamabad: East Asian economies - Hong Kong and Singapore - occupy the top two positions in the Enabling Trade Index .... More
- Pakistan sells 15,000T corn as Indian supplies dry up
Singapore: Pakistan sold around 15,000 tons of corn this week mainly to Malaysia as supplies from India dried up, while .... More
- Pak-Lanka trade rises by 80pc
Karachi: Trade volume between Sri Lanka and Pakistan has increased by 80 per cent since 2002 after both the countries .... More
- Pawar sees potential to enhance ornamental fish exports
Hyderabad: The Union Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr Sharad Pawar, on Saturday reiterated the Government's interest .... More
- Registration to be made mandatory for clinical research organizations
New Delhi: To bring more transparency to clinical trials happening in India, the drug regulator has drafted guidelines for .... More
- Research on mango diseases being conducted
Hyderabad: The scientists of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam were conducting experiments on different aspects .... More
- RMG share in Bangladesh exports increases
Dhaka: Riding on a steady growth, readymade garment (RMG) products in Bangladesh grab a larger share in national exports, as other products experience a .... More
- ROZs to create jobs
Islamabad: The US administration hoped that engagement of locals in economic activities in war-hit areas would lead the troubled areas .... More
- SAARC CCI delegation leaves for Bhutan
Karachi: SAARC CCI Vice president Iftikhar Ali Malik and SAARC CCI Secretary General Iqbal Tabish left for Bhutan to address the Roundtable .... More
- Safta losing luster, say analysts
Dhaka: Growing attention to bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) among Saarc-member states may dampen prospects for a .... More
- Seminar on 'Trade terms - What are your risks and obligations?'
Colombo: The Trade Finance Association of Bankers (TFAB) will hold a seminar on "Trade Terms - What are your Risks and .... More
- Trade balance in India's favour despite fall in imports
Islamabad: Despite negative growth in imports from India and growth of Pakistani exports to India, the trade balance .... More
- Trade mission to Bangladesh
Colombo: The Sri Lanka Chamber of Small Industry has organised a 12-member trade mission to Dhaka, Bangladesh, leaving mid .... More
- Workshop on media role in agricultural growth planned
Islamabad: The Ministry of Food & Agriculture (MinFA) is organisng a three-day workshop on the role of media for .... More
