Excessive use of pesticides hurts rice exports
Experts warn of possible ban on rice shipments to European Union
APP
July 08, 2021
LAHORE:
Experts have voiced fear that Pakistan may face a ban on export of rice to the European Union due to excessive use of pesticides.
At a seminar titled “Minimum Residue Levels (MRL) in Rice Crop” held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday, they pointed out that the EU had already issued an alert for Pakistan while 161 consignments of rice had been rejected by the European bloc and the US due to a high ratio of residue in the produce.
Official calls for boosting fashion, textile industry
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High level of residue the biggest threat to rice exports
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Nigerian envoy suggests JVs
July 6, 2021
LAHORE: High Commissioner of Nigeria Abioye Muhammed Bello has said huge untapped potential in the pharmaceuticals, information technology, and construction and textile sectors of the two countries should be explored through joint ventures.
He was speaking at a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The High Commissioner said the Nigerian High Commission would extend best cooperation to the private sector of Pakistan for joint ventures with their Nigerian counterparts.
He said we should move forward to boost mutual trade and economic ties. He underlined the need to establish more banking channels for smooth bilateral trade. “Nigeria and Pakistan share a lot of commonalities. The two countries enjoy unique geographical locations, which are strategic in their respective continents,” he added.
Seminar held on latest trends, collaborations in fashion and textile industry
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