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22nd November, 2012
Russia restricts fruit export
Following the restriction imposed by a Russian quarantine team that visited Pakistan recently, exporters will have to take certificate from a private lab in Lahore for exporting fruits and vegetables to Russia.
Following the restriction imposed by a Russian quarantine team that visited Pakistan recently, exporters will have to take certificate from a private lab in Lahore for exporting fruits and vegetables to Russia.
5th September, 2012
Citrus exports register 70 percent increase in one year
The exports of Pakistani citrus have registered an increase of 70 per cent in a year, Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim told National Assembly on Wednesday.
The exports of Pakistani citrus have registered an increase of 70 per cent in a year, Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim told National Assembly on Wednesday.
29th August, 2012
Indonesia: a honey pot for Pakistani exports
Pakistan's trade with the largest ASEAN economy of Indonesia reached $1.2 billion, with exports amounting to US$206 million.
Pakistan's trade with the largest ASEAN economy of Indonesia reached $1.2 billion, with exports amounting to US$206 million.
21st July, 2012
With inception of Ramazan, fruit vendors flout rates
Consumers complain as vendors aim to “earn the profit of the entire year within a month.”
Consumers complain as vendors aim to “earn the profit of the entire year within a month.”
27th April, 2012
Eating berries may slow brain’s decline: study
A detailed survey shows that aged people who ate the most berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years.
A detailed survey shows that aged people who ate the most berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years.
16th January, 2012
Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk – study
People who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering some…
People who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering some…
3rd January, 2012
Need to develop farm supply chain stressed
KARACHI, Jan 2: Secretary Commerce Zafar Mahmood has stressed upon the need for developing supply chain of value-added farm goods to bring about quantum jump in exports. He said Pakistan had only managed to
KARACHI, Jan 2: Secretary Commerce Zafar Mahmood has stressed upon the need for developing supply chain of value-added farm goods to bring about quantum jump in exports. He said Pakistan had only managed to
22nd December, 2011
Exporters seek early FTA with Indonesia
KARACHI, Dec 21: Fruit exporters have urged the commerce minister to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Indonesia before next month to avail the duty relaxation under the agreement by January 2012.
KARACHI, Dec 21: Fruit exporters have urged the commerce minister to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Indonesia before next month to avail the duty relaxation under the agreement by January 2012.
20th December, 2011
Fruit retailers fleecing consumers
KARACHI, Dec 19: After lifting fruits at comparatively reasonable rates from the wholesale markets at Super Highway, the retailers and push-cart owners are charging higher prices from vulnerable customers, pocketing
KARACHI, Dec 19: After lifting fruits at comparatively reasonable rates from the wholesale markets at Super Highway, the retailers and push-cart owners are charging higher prices from vulnerable customers, pocketing
23rd August, 2011
Food exports up 33 per cent to $388.829 bln in July
ISLAMABAD: Food exports from the country surged 33.12 per cent during the first month of the current fiscal year (2011-12) to reach at $388.829 million…
ISLAMABAD: Food exports from the country surged 33.12 per cent during the first month of the current fiscal year (2011-12) to reach at $388.829 million…
11th August, 2011
Of fruits and men
A visit to Karachi’s fruit mandi is like stepping into a ‘man’s world’. Look around and as far as the eye can see, there are…
A visit to Karachi’s fruit mandi is like stepping into a ‘man’s world’. Look around and as far as the eye can see, there are…
4th August, 2011
Natural beauty at its best in Malir
Malir, situated on the outskirts of Karachi, is the area which supplies most of the fresh vegetables and fruits to the city. – Text and…
Malir, situated on the outskirts of Karachi, is the area which supplies most of the fresh vegetables and fruits to the city. – Text and…
13th April, 2011
New Zealand apples to be sold in Pakistan
LONDON: A Pakistani import-export company specializing in fruits such as grapes, mangoes, apples and mandarins has entered into an agreement to sell world class Royal…
LONDON: A Pakistani import-export company specializing in fruits such as grapes, mangoes, apples and mandarins has entered into an agreement to sell world class Royal…
4th April, 2011
Depleting agro-biodiversity a risk to food security
THE replacement of indigenous varieties of crops, fruits, vegetables and livestock species by high-yield crop varieties and improved breeds of animals, in the past few…
THE replacement of indigenous varieties of crops, fruits, vegetables and livestock species by high-yield crop varieties and improved breeds of animals, in the past few…
26th February, 2011
The 60th Pakistan Flower Show
The 60th Annual Pakistan Flower Show took place this week in Karachi at the Sea View Park. Running this week till 27 February, the show…
The 60th Annual Pakistan Flower Show took place this week in Karachi at the Sea View Park. Running this week till 27 February, the show…
13th December, 2010
Tight pockets in China town
Chinese inflation soared past forecasts to a 28-month high in November and showed signs of spreading beyond food costs, putting pressure on the government to…
Chinese inflation soared past forecasts to a 28-month high in November and showed signs of spreading beyond food costs, putting pressure on the government to…
