Lahore—Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) is taking measures to issue in-kind loans to farmers in line with the government efforts for agricultural development by enhancing per acre yield in the country. The ZTBL President Zaka Ashraf Chaudhry told APP here Sunday that farmers would be provided with fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other agri inputs on government-fixed tariffs. The farmers would be

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Islamabad—SMEs are considered the engine of economic growth in both developed and developing countries, but the sector in the country is still unable to achieve their maximum potential due to multiple factors. The Government should encourage the establishment of business incubator centers and technology parks to spur the growth of SMEs and to promote sustainable economic development in the country.

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Islamabad—The speakers and experts here at a seminar stressed the need for creating awareness among the people about the importance and benefits of Islamic mode of business and finance for the economic prosperity of the country. The event, was organized by the Riphah Center of Islamic Business (RCIB), Riphah International University for the print and electronic media covering the business and

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Zurich, Switzerland—Switzerland, which has apologised to Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi for arresting one of his sons, has climbed down in the hope of once again gaining access to a lucrative market, analysts say. Libya is “a market of the future” and multinationals are lining up to get a foothold there, said Hasni Abidi, director of the Study and Research Centre for the Arab World in Geneva.

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Islamabad—Dr. Zafar Altaf, Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) Sunday said that United States, Pakistan and Afghanistan’s collaboration to monitor wheat rust UG99 through trilateral pledge will help to ensure food security in the region.This he stated while speaking a galaxy of scientists from Mexico, USA, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, Australia, Pakistan and across all provinces who came to attend

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