ISLAMABAD, November 15 (INP-WealthPK): Academia and the government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have ramped up their collaborative efforts to revive the ancient sericulture cottage industry of the region. AJK State Department of Sericulture and the Department of Entomology of the University of Poonch have agreed to exchange technical expertise, research, data and best practices for the said purpose, …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (INP-WealthPK): To address the constantly expanding demands of the furniture industry, the Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has asked the government and business sector to work together to increase the country’s forest cover to 25% from 5%. Speaking to a group of women furniture entrepreneurs, PFC Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq stated that the local paper and …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (INP-WealthPK): The business community praised the government’s decision to limit gas supply for home users during the winter and demanded to continue this practice throughout the year. This demand was put forward by a delegation of industrialists and traders during a meeting with Coordinator to Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Meher Kashif Younis. The meeting discussed issues related …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (INP-WealthPK): The Planning Commission has begun a comprehensive study on Pakistan’s future development scenario, which will identify options for policymakers to accelerate the country’s socioeconomic growth. The study, titled “Pakistan Outlook 2035,” will also analyse long-term problems in light of the current economic crisis and shifting global dynamics in major areas of the economy. Minister for Planning …
ISLAMABAD Nov 15 (INP-WealthPK): Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMAEA) Vice Chairman Usman Ashraf has stated that Pakistan must take part in international exhibits like “Domotax” to enhance its exports by effectively promoting its goods. Talking to the PCMAEA office-bearers before departing for Turkey, he said due to unfavourable circumstances, exporters are unable to cover the high costs associated …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (INP-WealthPK): Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Managing Director Rana Aftab has said that the tourism business in Pakistan has a lot of potential as one of the most important job-creation industries in the country and economic source. Talking to the media, he said the global statistics show that one out of every eleven people is directly or …
ISLAMABAD, November 08 (INP-WealthPK): At least 647 registry offices will be opened across the country for conducting fresh surveys for the social protection programs. Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will be partnering up with National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to get fresh statistics and to include more women in the social protection fold, according to a press release received …
ISLAMABAD, November 08, (INP-WealthPK): A memorandum of understanding has been signed for collaboration in applied research between University of Engineering (UET) Peshawar and Dynea Pakistan Ltd. A signing ceremony was arranged in which Professor Dr Iftikhar Hussain, Vice Chancellor of UET and General Manager, Dynea Ltd, Mirza Hussain signed for the respective sides, according to a press release received by …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 08 (INP-WealthPK): An industrial revolution can be brought about in Pakistan through the indigenous processing of twin metals – niobium and tantalum. The country spends a lot of hard-earned foreign exchange on the import of processed forms or industrial items for use or to produce medical and industrial items, reports WealthPK. In a discussion with WealthPK about the …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 08, (INP-Wealth): Pakistan Railways has outsourced the commercial management of 14 trains to private parties under a public-private partnership through a fair and transparent bidding process, WealthPK reports. An official of the ministry told media that the basic purpose of outsourcing the trains is to provide better facilities to passengers and generate more revenue for the department. The …
