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Inter-provincial sugar transport to require permit Amid an increase in the price of sugar, the Punjab government has formulated a…
China is getting comfortable with the Gulf Cooperation council The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) expanding political and economic footprint…
Pakistan gets Saudis’ ‘Green Signal’ for dollar 2 bn funding Pakistan has received the nod for funding to the tune…
Record cuts in container shipping costs in 2023 As many shippers/BCOs conclude their annual tender negotiations for new transpacific contracts…
Govt to Launch Marketing Export Program to Enhance IT exports: The Federal Government has decided to launch a Technology Marketing…
Amid changing climate, Bangladesh farming groups conserve indigenous rice seeds Bangladesh, the fourth biggest rice-producing country in the world, produces…
All eyes on Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar to bail out Pakistan’s struggling economy Pakistan is looking towards the Gulf…
For economic growth strong IPR system required Karachi business leaders are advocating for a strong intellectual property rights (IPR) system…
Product tankers in Asia to keep benefiting from Australian demand Product tankers and more specifically, MRs are to keep benefiting…
KP to Launch Wheat/Atta Supply Chain System Ahead of Ramadan: The Food Department and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB)…
Wheat production to remain good as temperature unlikely to impact the crop With the procurement of wheat during last season…
Kuwait: gas half full Late in January, Jasem Albudaiwi was appointed secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). A…
Saudi prince launches $100mn tech house in Pakistan Prince Fahad bin Mansour Alsaud has formally launched the Saudi-Pakistan Tech House…
Newbuildings still in demand Newbuilding activity has kept its momentum over the past week, while S&P deals seem to have…
ITCN Asia ’23 Explores the Future of Technology and Innovation: The conference was a gathering of Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, including…
Meat, dairy and rice production will bust 1.5c climate target Emissions from the food system alone will drive the world…
Dubai chambers’ membership grows by 20pc to 347,600 Dubai International Chamber opened four new international offices in 2022, growing its…
Pakistan and IMF talk Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday failed to break impasse on a new…
Why skills development is vital for shipping’s green transition Moving towards a low-emission global economy will create tens of millions…
Better and Easier – tabiyat.pk’s New Update is Here: tabiyat.pk has recently undergone a major update, bringing with it a…
Hot temperature to heat up prices, reduce wheat yield: CRISIL The hot temperature if persists in March may not only…
Economist magazine describes Kuwait as the sick man in the gulf Because of the demand to cancel or reschedule loans,…
Pakistan to repay foreign debt value $22 bn in 12 months Amid efforts to dodge the imminent risk of default,…
Some Current News from the Shipping Market All Around the World: A look into the Greek maritime fleet To Mark…
Technology news this week: Industry Leaders to Discuss Innovation in Banking at DigiBAP2023: The rapidly evolving technology landscape is having…
Indore: increase import duty on edible oil to curb the falling prices There is need to increase the import duty…
Education, Qatar’s economic pillar In just a few years, Qatar has gone from having an economy based on pearl fishing…
PM Shehbaz in a quandary on how to sweeten bitter IMF pill Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday withheld his…
LNG delivering decarbonisation SEA-LNG is pleased to share its overview of LNG as a marine fuel in 2022-2023 with you.…
IT Ministry Yet to Appoint New USF Board Members: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is yet to…
Smart thinking will boost local rice production – agribusiness practitioner Ghanaian radio personality and agribusiness practitioner, Kojo Akoto Boateng, has…
SMEs drives Saudi Arabia economy Small and medium-sized enterprises are a driver to reckon with in Saudi Arabia as the…
Business community demand easing of import curbs Pakistan must increase exports to sustain economic growth, therefore, the State Bank of…
Shipping: navigating towards a greener future Nine out of ten goods traded globally are transported by ship. Without shipping, we…
Gadgets unveiled at CES but Russia is banned: One of the world’s largest technology shows kicks off in Las Vegas…
New Govt policy to facilitate cultivation of 2.7mln hectares of rice According to the recently launched National Rice Development Strategy…
Bahrain telecom operator is ready for crypto payments Gulf: A famous subsidiary of Bahrain Telecom Operators STC group recently announced…
Etisalat’s $263mn settlement offer refused Pakistan on Tuesday turned down an offer from Etisalat for the settlement of a privatisation…
Ship recycling market still under pressure The Ship recycling has remained under pressure, despite a few positive signs here and…
World’s First Wireless TV is Launching in Two Weeks: The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) traditionally shows off the most innovative,…
Rice 2022: a good year for (some) farmers? Just 9 months ago, rice was marketed as the cereal that would…
UAE businesses turn cautious over global economy concerns UAE businesses adopted a more cautious stance in November as concerns over…
Pakistan seeks emergency $3 billion Saudi cash injection Pakistan on Wednesday requested Saudi Arabia to urgently provide $3 billion in…
Fitch ratings: global shipping outlook worsens on lower container freight rates Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook for shipping to…
Bykea Offers Telenor Pakistan Mobile Top-ups via Bykea App: Bykea is now offering Telenor Pakistan mobile top-ups through the Bykea…
Australia forecasts record wheat crop despite floods Australia is expected to produce a bumper year of crops including record wheat…
FIFA World Cup, rising fossil fuel exports to drive Qatar economy at 4.6pc in 2022 The much awaited 22nd FIFA…
Default fears keep PKR under pressure The forthcoming repayment of $1 billion by Pakistan for a maturing Sukuk on December…
Tankers expected to emerge as the “winners” of 2023 It seems that each calendar year since 2020 has each own…
Bank of Khyber Partners with NIFT ePay to Propel Digital Payments- in Pakistan: Bank of Khyber and NIFT ePay once…
Climate change will drastically cut Indonesia’s rice, coffee production: study Continued carbon emissions would significantly reduce rice and coffee production…
Gulf News In Focus: UAE’s real GDP to grow by 5.9pc in 2022: World Bank The World Bank estimated the…
Trade gap shrinks to $11.5 bn in July-October Pakistan has managed to cut its trade deficit by $4.2 billion, or…
Ports and Shipping Updates: Efficiency analysis – how do your ships stand up? Technology is expected to play a significant…
Technology News Update for This Week: Facebook May Be Planning to Fire Thousands of Employees: It is truly a bad…
Govt making reformative interventions to amplify milk production across J&K J&K Government is working on multi-pronged strategy to increase milk…
Abu Dhabi fund ADQ wields economic diplomacy to forge regional ties A shift in strategy by Abu Dhabi to invest…
FBR freezes pr accounts, recovers PKR 60 million The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) froze the bank accounts of Pakistan…
The digital journey shipping companies are making to recover from the pandemic years Shipping companies are focusing on the future…
Hacks to Ensure a Long Battery Life for Your Smartphone: Smartphones are not just gadgets anymore; people are literally living…
Edible oil, ghee market dependent on imported palm oil: CCP The Edible oil and ghee market of Pakistan is highly…
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2029 Asian winter games at NEOM Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it has won…
Pakistan railways to recuperate losses Pakistan Railways has decided to recuperate losses it incurred due to previous mismanagement and the…
Associations plead case for EU consortia block exemption regulation The joint submission from the World Shipping Council (WSC), the International…
Samsung warns of 32% hit to profits on chip slump: Technology giant Samsung has warned of a 32% slide in…
Sugar production drops 34pc on elections Sugar production in August dropped by 34 percent as more factories closed for maintenance…
Israel, Bahrain start free trade agreement talks Israel and Bahrain have begun negotiating a free trade agreement, Israel’s Economy Ministry…
Traders ask government to ensure flour supply Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) President Mian Usman Zulfiqar has urged provincial governments to…
Wastefuel technology converts municipal solid waste to e-methanol fuel With the shipping industry moving toward the broader adoption of methanol…
Tecno Pova Neo 2 Launched With 7,000 mAh Battery For Only $205: Tecno’s Pova series of phones is expanding yet…
Coal deal hunters descend on Indonesia as demand peaks For more than 1,200 people gathered at a hotel in Indonesia’s…
Wafra economic zone hub for exports between Kuwait, GCC The Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority (DIPA), Dr.…
Iran ready to complete gas pipeline Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Hosseini on Tuesday said the Iranian government…
Container shipping profits will drop by 80pc in 2023/24: HSBC report After two years of unprecedented rises container freight rates…
Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra: Apple has unveiled the iPhone 14, with emergency satellite connectivity and car…
Coal production increases by 8.2pc y-o-y in August Coal output in India rose to 58.33 million tonnes in August 2022,…
Spanish exports to UAE set to grow 8pc in 2022 UAE – Bilateral trade between Spain and the UAE is…
Pakistan needs entrepreneurs Pakistan needs productive entrepreneurs to create new jobs, introduce new technologies, increase productivity and enhance exports to…
Felixstowe port workers strike to compound supply chain woes Some 1,900 port workers have gone on strike from 21 –…
Ignite Participates in 21st ITCN Asia with 14 Exciting Start-ups: Continuing with its tradition of supporting Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, Ignite…
CS Brazil h1 August sugar production expected to fall 5pc on the year Sugar production in Brazil’s key Center-South region…
UAE ready for potential ‘swift and robust’ influx of Chinese tourists by 2023 The UAE could welcome the return of…
Role of women focused Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh assured a delegation…
World’s longest green corridor planned between Singapore and Rotterdam Efforts are underway to form the world’s longest green corridor to…
Dyson fined £1.2m after milling machine fell on worker: Dyson has been fined over a million pounds after an employee…
Rice production under threat Rice production is under threat in parts of Asia from higher fertilizer costs at a time…
UAE central bank says real GDP up 8.2pc in q1 2022 The UAE central bank’s quarterly report indicated that total…
Prudent strategy for chemical industry sought Pakistan has been importing chemicals worth $14 billion, which is 18 percent of total…
Congestion shifts to US East coast ports Congestion at US West Coast ports hit the headlines last year as it…