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Samra Foundation and Plankton Fish Company unveil a collection of distinguished fresh seafood – Trendy Blogger

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Samra Foundation and Plankton Fish Company unveil a collection of distinguished fresh seafood – Trendy Blogger

KARACHI, 20 JANUARY 2025: Samrah Enterprises, Pakistan’s leading brand marketing company and owner of Fresh St!, has joined hands with Plankton Fisheries to launch a new line of premium deep-sea caught seafood. This innovative range includes a variety of fish and shrimp, which are processed with Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) technology to preserve their freshness, … Read more

China buys a record 108.5 million tons of Russian oil as Saudi imports decline 9% – Trendy Blogger

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China buys a record 108.5 million tons of Russian oil as Saudi imports decline 9% – Trendy Blogger

China’s crude oil imports from Russia reached a record high in 2024, rising 1% from 2023, while shipments from Saudi Arabia fell 9%, according to data released Monday. Refiners prioritized reduced Russian supplies to cushion weak margins. Data from the General Administration of Customs showed that China imported 108.5 million metric tons of crude from … Read more

Pakistan’s trade deficit with countries in the region increased by 43% in the first half of fiscal year 2025 – Trendy Blogger

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Pakistan’s trade deficit with countries in the region increased by 43% in the first half of fiscal year 2025 – Trendy Blogger

Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighboring countries rose sharply by 43.22% to reach $5.328 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2025 (1HFY25), compared to $3.72 billion in the same period last year, according to data from the Bank Pakistani state. SBP). The widening trade gap is primarily due to a significant increase in … Read more

The government targets exports worth $100 billion in cooperation with the business sector – Trendy Blogger

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The government targets exports worth 0 billion in cooperation with the business sector – Trendy Blogger

Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain urged the business community to target exports worth $100 billion over five years, exceeding the government’s target of $60 billion. He stressed the importance of cooperation between the government and the business sector to achieve economic renaissance and sustainable growth. Addressing the Lahore Chamber of Commerce … Read more

Pakistan intends to issue panda bonds by June with the aim of attracting Chinese investments worth $200 million: Aurangzeb – Trendy Blogger

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Pakistan intends to issue panda bonds by June with the aim of attracting Chinese investments worth 0 million: Aurangzeb – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: Pakistan is set to issue panda bonds by June 2025 with the aim of raising nearly $200 million in investments from Chinese investors, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday. In an interview with TVB News in Hong Kong, he explained that the bonds were part of Pakistan’s broader … Read more

Trade Minister arrives in Phnom Penh for important trade talks – Trendy Blogger

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Trade Minister arrives in Phnom Penh for important trade talks – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: Trade Minister Jam Kamal Khan arrived in Phnom Penh on Sunday for a three-day official visit to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Joint Trade Committee and Ministerial Meeting. Upon his arrival, the Pakistani Ambassador to Cambodia, Zaheeruddin Babar Thyim, and Mr. Thith Rithibol, Undersecretary of the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, received the … Read more

The British High Commissioner summons the Minister of Planning; Pakistan and the United Kingdom continue and discuss future cooperation – Trendy Blogger

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The British High Commissioner summons the Minister of Planning; Pakistan and the United Kingdom continue and discuss future cooperation – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, met on Saturday with the Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ehsan Iqbal, and discussed the ongoing and future cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, Ehsan Iqbal spoke about the Vision 2025 initiative, which served as a strategic roadmap for economic and … Read more

TikTok stopped operating in the US as the ban went into effect – Trendy Blogger

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TikTok stopped operating in the US as the ban went into effect – Trendy Blogger

TikTok stopped operating in the US late Saturday and disappeared from Apple and Google’s app stores before a law taking effect on Sunday requires it to be shut down. The platform, used by 170 million Americans, has attracted significant attention due to national security concerns. President-elect Donald Trump said he will “most likely” give TikTok … Read more

$2 billion is at stake as companies seek to impose deep-sea mining rules by 2025 – Trendy Blogger

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billion is at stake as companies seek to impose deep-sea mining rules by 2025 – Trendy Blogger

Companies investing heavily in exploring for precious seabed minerals have urged the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to adopt long-awaited deep-sea mining regulations by 2025, highlighting concerns about the lack of a legal framework. Under UNCLOS, the Homeland Security Agency, based in Jamaica, is charged with protecting the seabed in areas beyond national jurisdiction and supervising … Read more