Japan to increase investment in Pakistan

Tariq Khattak

Islamabad—Japan and Pakistan held in-depth deliberations to increase the bilateral cooperation, especially Japanese assistance to Pakistan .

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IPR protection promotes innovation, economic growth

Karachi—The losses to the software industry from piracy are increasing around the world and if this trend continues new computer programmes may not be produced, says Business Software Alliance (BSA) Spokesman for East Mediterranean and Pakistan.

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Rupee declines to record low on crude oil, deficit

Staff Correspondent

Islamabad— Rupee declined to a record low on concern the nation’s trade deficit will widen on rising import costs. Government bonds gained.

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Rice falls as Thailand, Brazil not to limit sales

Monitoring Report

RICE prices tumbled in Chicago after reaching a record yesterday, as Thailand and Brazil said they won’t curb exports and Pakistan announced plans to sell the cereal, easing concern about a global supply shortage.

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Call to modernise livestock sector

Staff Reporter

Lahore—Pakistan has a large potential for livestock and poultry development but this development should take place with modernisation and technological advances at the forefront so as to overcome the deficiency of meat, milk and eggs in the country.

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