China exports, imports growth slow as economy cools
BEIJING: China’s exports and import growth eased in October in a sign the world’s second-largest economy is starting to cool after a strong first half, with momentum seen slackening...
Low quality crop output: Traders to import 1.2m cotton bales
KARACHI: Pakistani traders have finalized deals for the import of over one million cotton bales due to lower quality crop output.
Although, initial crop estimates suggest that the cotton crop...
KCCI urges govt to refrain from taking anti-business policies
KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Muffasar Atta Malik, has urged the federal government to refrain from taking anti-business steps and devise the strategies in the...
PBIF seeks govt help for making Shikarpur hub of agro industries
KARACHI: President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has said that Shikarpur has the potential to become a hub of agro-based industries.
“Shikarpur can become an...
Steps being taken to motivate women entrepreneurs: FWCCI chief
FAISALABAD: Government of Pakistan is taking serious steps to motivate and encourage female entrepreneurs to contribute their proportionate and productive role in national development, while United Nations and many...
Speakers welcome growing use of technology in industry
KARACHI: The adaptability of the industry to technology and digitalization would optimize the customer satisfaction as well as boost their volume and profit, speakers believed at a seminar on...
Physical prices remain firm at lint market
KARACHI: A festive mood prevailed on the cotton market when trading resumed on Tuesday after Eidul Azha holidays, however activity remained poor due to thin attendance of traders.
Phutti (seed...
Dunn-Edwards Paints Introduces ENDURACAT
Dunn-Edwards introduced ENDURACAT, an epoxy-fortified interior, ultra-low VOC, pre-catalyzed, water based, single component coating. Enduracat is intended for use on properly prepared interior metal, wood, drywall and masonry, and...
Trade gap widens to $18b despite growth in exports
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s trade deficit swelled to $18 billion in only six months of current fiscal year due to continuous increase in imports.
The country’s trade deficit was recorded at...
Medical Imaging Technology Supports Automotive Coatings Testing
Many of today's cars are coated with paint that exhibits a metallic or glittery shine. The exact sparkle and color you see is determined by the distribution and characteristics...