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Draft bill seeks to end public sector monopoly over agriculture seed business
The country is amending laws to end the public sector monopoly over the agriculture seed business and allow the private…
Global food prices continue fall for 4th consecutive month
World food prices fell for a fourth consecutive month in July, with a sharp decline for grains, oilseeds and dairy…
PM Nawaz Sharif vows to complete Tapi project
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan attaches priority to timely completion of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (Tapi) gas pipeline project. The…
Bulls mark cautious return at the Stock Market
The ‘bear run’ came to a halt yesterday as the KSE-100 index staged recovery of 154.07 points or 0.52 per…
Private sector borrowing dips in Punjab, rises in Sindh
Private sector borrowing declined in Punjab during a year despite both economic and political support by the government, while Sindh…
Ogra asked to end inland freight margin for refineries
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has urged the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and the petroleum ministry to…
Over half a million tonnes of wheat being imported
The private sector and flour millers have placed orders for import of wheat from different countries and shipments are expected…
Disney toy division’s focus on franchises makes it a star
Walt Disney Co. retail stores these days are packed with products linked to the company's famous characters, ranging from Mickey…
European Central Bank lambasts Hungary over mortgage relief plan
The European Central Bank attacked plans by Hungary to ease household debt, warning the move could put the Hungarian banking…