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330MW HPPs in KP to start production in two years

Secretary Energy and Power Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mohammad Zubair has said that work is under way on three hydropower projects in Swat. The projects of 330megawatt capacity will start production in next two years He expressed these views during his visit to ongoing hydropower projects including 84MW Matiltan, 88MW Gabral Kalam, 40-kilometer long 132/220kW transmission line project sites and the 36.

Mian Zahid for increasing exports to China

Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board of FPCCI, has said that Pakistan-China an "all-weather strategic cooperative partnership," identifies critical opportunities for Pakistan to address its persistent trade deficit with China and move towards a more bal

UBG leader for further enhancing trade ties with KSA

President of the United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail has said that UBG and FPCCI will fully support and collaborate with the government in all efforts aimed at enhancing private-sector linkages and deepening business cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Welcoming the Prime Minister’s Mian Shehbaz Sharif successful visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the signing of a mutual

Dubai: Pakistani businesses serve confectionary delights at region’s biggest snacks trade show

The region’s largest confectionary trade show, ISM Middle East took place from September 15 – 17, featuring over 700 exhibitors from around the world, with 86% international exhibitor participation. Pakistan was represented by 15 exhibitors, who were looking to expand their market reach. Dubai is the hub of such activity, said Lovina Khan, export manager at Danpak Food Industries Pvt. Ltd. D

Pakistan floods batter fields, factories and fiscal plans

Massive floods in Pakistan have struck both the rural heartland and industrial centres for the first time in decades, causing billions of dollars in damage while straining food supplies, exports and a fragile economic recovery. The government had been optimistic about 2026, pencilling in 4.2% growth on the back of a rebound in farming and manufacturing after the economy was stabilised under a $