Tag: Potential

As the global power pendulum slowly begins to swing away from the western-dominated order, all eyes are on the new ‘centre of gravity’ in...

Suicide bombings, assassinations of top Pakistan is one of the leading countries in the world when it comes to the export of raw animal...

The meeting of Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) that was scheduled to be held from September 14-16 in Karachi has been postponed due to engagements...

Do you know that if you eat an average apple, you would be taking in more than 30 pesticides and antibiotics even after washing...

Since establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in May 1951, Pakistan and China have developed an all-season friendship, which is based on...

Universities should honour their research potential if they wish to play a dynamic role in stabilising the national economy and achieve social equilibrium, newly-appointed...

For most countries of the world, Banbhore, the ruins of the ancient port city of Debal, would have been an archeological treasure and a...

After a difficult FY11, the new fiscal year has started well for the domestic textile sector which has been in the midst of news...

“We have the largest non-scheduled operations network in the country which can be gauged by the revenue we have given to Civil Aviation Authority...

MANCHESTER - Sir Alex Ferguson believes it's now only matter of time before mega-rich Manchester City realise their potential and are challenging on a regular basis for silverware. The Manchester United manager has seen his side dominate for over two decades during his trophy-laden spell in the Old Trafford hot-seat.
Since their Abu-Dhabi-based takeover three years ago, neighbours City have signalled their intent recruiting the likes of Carlos Tevez, Yaya Toure and Edin Dzeko

KARACHI
STAFF REPORT
Pakistan's diversity and resilience have rarely figured in the single-issue focus of recent literature on the country. But that is now set to change, with the Oxford University Press's (OUP) launching Pakistan: Beyond the 'Crisis State' on Friday.
The book has been edited by distinguished journalist and diplomat Maleeha Lodhi, and presents an alternate paradigm and a deeper understanding of the country's dynamics that may help explain why Pakistan

LAHORE - The Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, on Friday, said that the country's livestock sector has enough potential to eliminate poverty and unemployment, in addition to earning huge foreign exchange through export of dairy products.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the three-day First Punjab Expo at Expo Centre here, he said that agriculture holds a key importance in the national economy and Pakistan needs to tap potential of its resources of fertile land,

KARACHI - Pakistan's hydropower potential (theoretical possibility for electricity generation) is estimated at 40,000MW, yet only 16 percent is being tapped while there are no hydel power plants in Sindh, said provincial Electric Power Department Secretary Rabiya Javeri Agha.
She was speaking at a pre-bid conference held to engage consultants for initiating hydropower projects in the province. While presiding over a well-attended gathering of field experts as well as

LAHORE - Plastic, print and packaging industries are among the leading sectors in the economy of Pakistan, possessing a high growth potential. The government should promote these sectors as they can generate jobs and business opportunities. These views were expressed by participants of the seventh international plastic, printing and packaging industry exhibition held at the Expo Centre. The three day exhibition, which started on March 12 and concluded on Monday, brought over 200

LAHORE - Despite the massive influx of inexpensive Chinese furniture in the markets, Pakistani handmade furniture is still admired among masses for its customary designs, durability and quality. This was stated by Kalamkaar Chief Executive Qais ur Rehman, while he was speaking to Pakistan Today, in an exclusive interview. Rehman asserted that the entry of Chinese furniture in Pakistani markets has formed an atmosphere of competition, which is healthy for the overall growth of

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan can generate over 350,000 MW electricity through only wind energy against the country's total demand of about 21,000 MW peak summer, necessitating solid steps to explore the potential. Official sources in Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) told APP that the country's has numerous resources to get energy and over 50,000 MW energy could be generated only in Gharo-Keti Bandar corridor where average wind speed is more than seven meter per second.
They

LAHORE - The Federal Minister for Women Development Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the plan to establish a sizeable and well-equipped display center, exclusively for women entrepreneurs in Lahore, has been finalised. This centre is aimed at strengthening the role of women in the economic development of the country.
The Federal Minister was speaking at a seminar, jointly organised by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) and Ministry of Women Development, here on Monday.