Economy

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  Economy

  2018-03-13

  In photos: Pakistan keeps alive traditional gur-making process

  Although making gur has seen some scientific progress, the centuries-old process is still much the same.

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  Economy

  2018-02-15

  US-Pakistani trade reaches new heights

  The United States is one of the leading trade partners of Pakistan and among the few countries with which Pakistan has a trade surplus each year.

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  Economy

  2018-02-13

  Pakistan, Indonesia pledge to expand trade and economic co-operation

  One of the priorities moving forward is to reduce the trade deficit that Pakistan runs with Indonesia and to increase two-way investments, thereby diversifying and expanding economic ties.

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  Economy

  2018-01-08

  FATA authorities encourage saffron as alternative to growing illegal drugs

  Farmers can make much more money growing saffron than illegal drugs, and doing so has the added benefit of undermining terrorist groups.

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  Economy

  2017-12-19

  KP banks regain confidence as security improves

  Commercial banks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are lending more and are working to support local businesses.

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  Economy

  2017-12-12

  Pakistan, Uzbekistan discuss enhancing bilateral trade, investment

  Strengthening mutual co-operation will 'reflect the true economic potential of the two countries', officials say.

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  Economy

  2017-11-17

  Swat District honey, silk industries get government boost

  Newly inaugurated common facilities established by the government are expected to improve the quality and value of locally produced honey and silk.

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  Economy

  2017-11-08

  Foreign investors 'optimistic' about Pakistan's economic outlook

  Multinational companies are expected to invest billions of dollars in Pakistan over the next ten years.

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  Economy

  2017-10-05

  In photos: the construction of Nahakki Tunnel in Mohmand Agency

  Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa inaugurated the tunnel September 27.

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  Economy

  2017-09-01

  Fighting terrorism in Pakistan comes at high economic cost

  Terrorism cost Pakistan Rs. 12.6 trillion ($120 billion) in the past 16 years, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif told the Senate recently.