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Sarmad Mahmud

Century-old pottery industry on the verge of collapse
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Century-old pottery industry on the verge of collapse

Pasrur is famous for producing clay made utensils that is tumbling because as many units have been closed due to lack of incentives, government support and un-resolved problems being faced by the industry since long. The previous governments had failed to
Published 17 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Rally held to express solidarity with Kashmiris
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Rally held to express solidarity with Kashmiris

A big rally led by Special Adviser to Prime Minister for Youth Affairs Usman Dar and President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Khawaja Masood Akhtar was taken out from SCCI on Wednesday afternoon for expressing complete solidarity with Kas
Published 15 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Tunnel farming gaining popularity in Punjab
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Tunnel farming gaining popularity in Punjab

Tunnel farming technology for vegetable production has gained popularity among the small growers and farmers in Punjab. Sources in agriculture department told Business Recorder that tunnel farming was being carried out over 16,101 acres of land acr
Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Formulation of task force need of the hour: PRGMEA
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Formulation of task force need of the hour: PRGMEA

Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A. Khokhar has suggested that government should focus on establishing "Divisional Level" task force for bringing radical changes in export sector of countr
Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Budget dubbed 'death of SMEs'
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Budget dubbed 'death of SMEs'

Business community engaged with five zero rated exporter sectors textile, surgical, sports goods, leather have rejected the new federal budget 2019-20 and termed it the "Death Day of SMEs". Commenting on budget Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garment
Published 12 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Budget dubbed 'death of SMEs'
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Budget dubbed 'death of SMEs'

Business community engaged with five zero rated exporter sectors textile, surgical, sports goods, leather have rejected the new federal budget 2019-20 and termed it the "Death Day of SMEs". Commenting on budget Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garment
Published 12 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Khewra salt mine second largest in world
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Khewra salt mine second largest in world

The famous Khewra city is famous for having worlds second largest Salt mine; largest by area wise rock salt mine in the world. Official sources told Business Recorder during the visit to the salt mine here on Saturday that the reserves contain rock
Published 10 Jun, 2019 12:00am
'Ultra modern embroidery, printing machine installed at PSGMEA'
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'Ultra modern embroidery, printing machine installed at PSGMEA'

Chairman Sports Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PSGMEA) Ch. Muhammad Arshad has said that ultra modern "Embroidery and Printing" machine costing Rs 5.82 crore would be operational shortly. Talking to Business Recorder on Wednesday he
Published 23 May, 2019 12:00am
SCCI submits proposals for budget 2019-20
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SCCI submits proposals for budget 2019-20

Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has submitted its budget proposals for 2019-20. The SCCI suggested that the government should take steps to reduce the interest rate since it has made borrowing expensive for private sector and discouraged i
Published 20 May, 2019 12:00am
PRGMEA for making value-added textile industry competitive
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PRGMEA for making value-added textile industry competitive

Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A. Khokhar has urged upon the government to take effective steps for making the value-added textile industry competitive and vibrant in International marke
Published 14 May, 2019 12:00am
UK military cricket team tour concludes
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UK military cricket team tour concludes

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) cricket team has concluded a two-week tour of Pakistan. During their visit they played several matches around the country, including in Islamabad, Lahore and Abbotabad.
Published 30 Apr, 2019 12:00am
PM's visit will cement Pakistan-China ties: Firdous
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PM's visit will cement Pakistan-China ties: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday evening said that recent visit of Prime Minister to China will further strengthen relations between Pakistan and China. Addressing a public meeting she sai
Published 29 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Sialkot to have WCCI soon: Dr Maryam
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Sialkot to have WCCI soon: Dr Maryam

Chairperson Departmental Committee on Women Entrepreneurs of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Dr Maryam Noman has said that necessary arrangement are being finalised for setting up Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sialkot (WCCI). Tal
Published 25 Apr, 2019 12:00am
PRGMEA for exploring non-conventional international markets
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PRGMEA for exploring non-conventional international markets

Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A. Khokhar has urged upon the government to chalk out next five years plan to bring boom in exports and stabling national economy. Government should formul
Published 10 Apr, 2019 12:00am
Bed planting technique to be introduced in Punjab
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Bed planting technique to be introduced in Punjab

Punjab Agriculture Department has chalked out a comprehensive plan for bringing maximum land under wheat crop and enhancing the per acre yield of wheat crop across Punjab. Official sources told Business Recorder that in order to obtain positive res
Published 26 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Setting up of sports goods development centre on the cards
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Setting up of sports goods development centre on the cards

Federal government is actively considering establishing "Product Development Centre" (PDC) for composite based sports goods in Sialkot costing Rs487.97 million. Official sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that the work on this proposed projec
Published 25 Mar, 2019 12:00am