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	Afghanistan timeline June 2003 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Pakistani delegation of construction industry representatives in the Pakistani Export Promotion Bureau left for Kabul, Afghanistan for a four-day visit to explore the future of steel, bricks and kiln, cement, pipe and other relative industries.
		Pakistani Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat announced that Adil al-Jazeeri, a key al-Qaeda suspect, was detained after the interrogation of Abu Naseem, who was arrested earlier.
		In the Shahi Kot region of Afghanistan near the Pakistani border, U.S. and Italian troops in eastern Afghanistan arrested 21 al-Qaida and Taliban suspects.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Afghanistan_timeline_June_2003 (3725 words)

	Exports potential of Dates
		The ever growing demand of Pakistani fruits and vegetables suggests that there is a need to further increase productivity, introduction of new varieties of fruits and vegetables to maintain affordable prices at home and to get exportable surplus.
		The Export Promotion Bureau is of the view that Pakistani dates have the potential to increase export earnings from current $27 million dollars to at least $250 million a year with a slight more efforts.
		Realizing the export potential in this sector, the Export Promotion Bureau is seriously considering to construct mettled roads between date producing areas in Balochistan especially in Turbat and Pasni and an exclusive mini port in Balochistan to give access to date exports to Persian Gulf countries.
	www.pakistaneconomist.com /issue1999/issue35/i&e1.htm (608 words)

	Boosting rice exports
		Since rice export business is in the hands of the private sector, it's a major challenge for the rice exporters as well as the growers to grab the opportunity.
		Pakistani High Commission in Nairobi has informed Export Promotion Bureau that the slashing of 50 per cent suspended duty has reduced prices of Pakistani rice in Kenyan market.
		Despite a slight decline in exports, the commodity still enjoys a leading position in exports and has the potential to register a tremendous growth this year.
	www.pakistaneconomist.com /issue2000/issue29/i&e4.htm (708 words)

	U. S. Bureau of Industry and Security - COPING WITH U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS
		This approach is comprised of three elements: promotion of information security and privacy; a new framework for export controls; and updated tools for law enforcement.
		With respect to export controls, this update rests on three principles: one-time technical review, post-export reporting, and government review of exports to foreign government and military organizations and to nations of concern.
		The streamlining of export licensing procedures for sales of medicines and medical equipment to Cuba has resulted in a sharp increase in approvals of exports of these items.
	www.bis.doc.gov /News/Archive99/PractisingLawInstitute.html (3490 words)

	Iran Daily
		Currently export quotas for sturgeon meat and caviar are restricted in compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), controlling the number of endangered sturgeon.
		CITES has restricted exports of all sturgeon to 50 percent of total catch for beluga, 40 percent for star sturgeon, and 10 percent for Russian and Persian sturgeon.
		Organized by the Export Promotion Bureau of Pakistan, the event is likely to attract participation of more than 500 international buyers representing leading business houses of the world.
	www.iran-daily.com /1383/2151/html/economy.htm (1528 words)

	WTO -- opportunities and uncertainties
		Pakistan's export of textile manufactures declined by 13.7 per cent to $606.871 million in December 2004 as against $703.180 million in the same month in 2003.
		The export figures further revealed that export of cotton cloth, knitwear, towels and made-up articles registered growth during the period under review over the corresponding period of the last year.
		The export of cotton increased by 2.24 per cent, knitwear by 41.32 per cent, towels by 20.19 per cent and made-up articles by 13.01 per cent during the first six months of the current fiscal year over the same period last fiscal year.
	www.cobrapost.com /documents/WTO.htm (1619 words)

	Economy Watch :: December 2002 :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Pakistani products are found all over the world and compete favorably with those from anywhere in the world.
		The government recognizes the importance of publicity and assigns the responsibility to the Export Promotion Bureau, an attached department of the Ministry of Commerce.
		Export Promotion Bureau not only provides leadership and direction, but also undertakes a number of responsibilities that range from promotional activities to advisory services.
	www.umt.edu.pk /ew/dec02.html (1741 words)

	Pakistan Times \| Business: UAE relaxes Import Restriction on Pakistani potatoes
		According to information reaching Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) here Saturday, the Government of UAE has assured Pakistani Consulate in the Emirates that import of potatoes will be allowed in the open top containers.
		Pakistan's exports of potatoes has been gradually coming down from an average export of 150,000 to about 57,000 metric tons annually.
		Export of Pakistan potatoes during 2001-2002 has declined to 56,987 tonnes with a value of $ 6.09 million compared to 58,450 tonnes worth $ 6.65 million in 2000-2001.
	www.pakistantimes.net /2004/02/22/business2.htm (332 words)

	Welcome to FreshPlaza
		The export of kino to Iran and Afghainstan and potato to Malaysia and Sri Lanka has registered 48 percent increase during three months of 2005.
		Mr Siddiqui said the association is hopeful of more export of these commodities than the exports made during 2004, which stood 49,579 ton worth Rs 372 million for onion and 56,642 ton worth Rs 349 million for potato respectively.
		He said export of potato could be increased manifold if some elements in the sector give up the tendency of claiming 25 percent freight subsidy on export, as the government provides subsidy on export less than $ 10 million export.
	www.freshplaza.com /2005/11apr/2_pk_a_fruitexport.htm (497 words)

	ENVIRONMENT-PAKISTAN: Exports Threaten Freshwater Turtle. By Muddassir Rizvi
		''The bulk of turtle exports are destined for Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan,'' said an official at the government's Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
		Local entrepreneurs in northern Punjab realised the export value of freshwater turtles in the early 1990s when workers of South Korean company 'Daewoo' came there to build a six-lane highway.
		However, Pakistani conservationists say that while Pakistan may have taken steps for sea turtle conservation, nothing has been done to save the freshwater species, which is found in the country's canals, numerous lakes and rivers.
	nytts.org /asia/oneworld_net.htm (695 words)

	Selling Arms for buying Peace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The first IDEAS was held in December 2000 and was conducted on commercial lines with participation by Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
		In June 2001, Pakistan established the Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) with the primary aim of boosting exports.
		According to the Chinese, these exercises were the first with any foreign country and the Pakistani’s described the event as another milestone in the long-standing bilateral cooperation of the two countries in the defence sector.
	www.observerindia.com /analysis/A268.htm (862 words)

	Report on Industry-Environment Sector of Pakistan in the Perspective of World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002
		Pakistani industry with the assistance of Export Promotion Bureau has already taken serious steps for the implementation of the declaration.
		Promoting reduction of risks posed by heavy metals that are harmful to human health and the environment.
		In the recent past Export Promotion Bureau in collaboration with Ministry of Science and Technology successfully provided financial and technical assistance to the industries for securing ISO 9000 certification.
	www.cpp.org.pk /other/wssdmoe.html (3898 words)

	Export Target Still not in Sight (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The government has not been able to explore new markets, specially in western Europe and Africa to increase exports, with the result there is no possibility of achieving even $9 billion total exports, what to talk of meeting the target of billion, set for the year 2001-2002.
		According to final estimates, about $1.5 billion exports had been lost due to September 11 events and if this aspect is kept in mind then our exports will eventually be around $7.5 billion.
		Generally, people sitting in the ministries of finance and commerce do admit that exports could not be increased due to one reason or the other and that $10 billion exports target has now become a psychological bearer for the country.
	www.telmedpak.com /agriculturenews.asp?a=3116 (1034 words)

	Arms Control Association: Arms Control Today: Curbing Proliferation from Emerging Suppliers: Export Controls in India ...
		NEC’s ability to obtain export licenses with false documentation and declarations suggests that procedures for scrutiny of end-user certificates and other documents by customs officials are inadequate.9 Since 1997, there has been more focus on training customs officials and border guards in identifying controlled dual-use chemicals and precursors.
		India is now keen to balance trade promotion and export controls, promote trade with members of multilateral export control regimes, and minimize the negative impact of “deemed export” regulations10 in the United States and western Europe.
		For instance, although all private exporters and importers are required to register with the Export Promotion Bureau prior to submitting license applications, all federal and provincial governments, departments, and authorized public sector agencies are exempt from this requirement.
	www.uga.edu /cits/documents/html/AnupamandGahlaut.asp.html (3278 words)

	Helping Small-Scale Enterprises in Pakistan Boost Exports - ADB.org
		ADB also approved a partial risk guarantee up to a maximum aggregate liability of $150 million to reduce risks associated with letters of credit that are issued by Pakistani banks to import goods required for export production.
		The Pakistan Export Finance Guarantee Agency Limited (PEFG) will be sponsored by thirteen commercial and private sector banks in Pakistan together with ADB and will issue guarantees on behalf of small scale exporters to Pakistan banks providing trade finance.
		The leveraging effect of the Pakistan bank and joint ADB equity investment is expected to cover up to $100 million per year in guarantee volume within the first three years of operation.
	www.adb.org /printer-friendly.asp?fn=/Documents/News/2000/nr2000142.asp (700 words)

	Growfish - Gippsland Aquaculture Industry Network (GAIN)
		EPB chief meets Sindh CM Tariq Ikram, chairman, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) on Friday held a meeting with Sardar Ali Muhammad Khan Mahar, chief minister Sindh, and discussed issues relating to the development of fish farming and infrastructure.
		Mr Mahar agreed that fish and shrimp farming were a major source of fish export and could provide much employment to the people,aid a press release issued here.
		Such a report would be the basis of encouraging Pakistani investors and attracting joint ventures and technical collaboration with countries like Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
	www.growfish.com.au /content.asp?ContentId=642 (229 words)

	ECONOMY WATCH
		promotion of technological up gradation and human resource development for enhanced value added exports in all the sub-sectors of horticulture.
		The government institutes especially that are involved in trade and export should help the exporters to become aware and understand the complexity of laws.
		Textile export is one of the main pillars of our economy, which contributes 60% to our export.
	www.umt.edu.pk /ew/nov02.html (1446 words)

	The Nation
		The risk guarantee is being provided to Pakistani importers and exporters according to Memorandum of Understanding signed at the 15th session of the joint Economic Commission of Iran and Pakistan.
		Meanwhile, risk on credits granted to Pakistani companies in the method of payment in the form of open account after assessing the credit and establishing ample credibility of the buyer.
		They further said that both the government and the private sectors of both the countries are making efforts to promote their mutual trade through exchange of trade delegations and by holding trade exhibitions.
	www.nation.com.pk /daily/aug-2005/11/bnews1.php (386 words)

	Pakistani Government Links - ..: Hamara Multan :..
		Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) is the primary agency of the Government of Pakistan engaged in promotion and boosting of country exports.
		The mission of GSP is to develop, interpret and provide geological information about the country in all its pertinent details that may lead to the prudent management of its natural resources.
		As in most other countries, Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of Pakistani economy, providing employment to 80 percent of the industrial labour force and contributing around 40 percent to GDP.
	hamaramultan.com /pkgovlinks.asp (1081 words)

	Accountancy Business News: Export Promotion Bureau to be split into two entities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Export Promotion Bureau to be split into two entities
		The main purpose of this bureau at present was facilitation of the trade and marketing of the products.
		Moreover, the stock market was planning to float a fund, tapping the capital lying with the overseas Pakistanis living in the Middle East.
	www.accountancy.com.pk /newsgen.asp?newsid=633 (805 words)

	RADIO FREE EUROPE/ RADIO LIBERTY
		Pakistani and Iraqi officials signed a contract for the purchase of 100,000 metric tons of Pakistani "hard milling" quality wheat, Islamabad radio reported on 4 March.
		Pakistani Commerce Minister Abdul Rezzaq Daud had mentioned receipt of the 40,000-ton order during a 2 March press conference in Islamabad.
		He said that group of Pakistani rice exporters would leave for the Philippines on 5 March to negotiate the deal.
	www.rferl.org /reports/iraq-report/2001/03/7-090301.asp (1696 words)

	PPI: Next WTO Member: Saudi Arabia?
		In the modern world, the Middle East has in some ways been the "de-globalizer." Between 1980 and 2000, its share of exports, imports, and worldwide foreign direct investment fell by 75 percent.
		In sharp contrast to the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe; most of the big countries in the Middle East (and Central Asia) remain outside the WTO, unable to influence global trade talks or defend themselves against arbitrary trade discrimination.
		Pakistani exports in particular have responded, jumping by almost 40 percent since the turn of the century.
	www.ppionline.org /ppi_ci.cfm?knlgAreaID=108&subsecID=900003&contentID=253314 (582 words)

	Pakistan Times \| Business: Pakistan to export 2.5 lakh tons of rice to China
		Bia Zhanghong informed the meeting that Pakistani Basmati Rice, due to its peculiar taste, aroma and high quality, is highly liked by the Chinese people and there is vast opportunity of export of Pakistani rice to China.
		He asked the Pakistani exporters to ponder over export of Pakistani rice to China.
		The MINFAL shall enforce the requirements of this protocol in the inspection of the rice and shall certify that the rice exported to China is free from the quarantine pests, the meeting informed.
	www.pakistantimes.net /2005/07/03/business2.htm (411 words)

	News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		ROME July 14 : Pakistan and Italy Thursday decided to expedite the implementation of an agreement between the Export Promotion Bureau and the Italian Institute of Foreign Trade on boosting bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
		It was decided in the meeting to activate an existing joint commission to promote trade activities between the two countries.
		Proposals on training facilities from Italy to Pakistan in the sectors of marble and graphite finishing, jewellery manufacturing and improving quality of footwear and leather goods were discussed.
	www.pakistanlink.com /Headlines/July05/14/03.htm (211 words)

	Khaleej Times Online - UAE businesses to attend Expo Pakistan 2006
		Abassi disclosed that the Chairman of Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) is likely to visit the UAE soon to invite business councils of various countries, local chambers of commerce and industries in the exhibition.
		Leading Pakistani manufacturers will exhibit their products such as fabrics and apparel, home textiles, carpets, furniture and handicrafts, synthetic textiles, tents and canvas, food ingredients, fresh fruits and vegetables, sports goods, auto and auto parts, leather and leather products, gems and jewellery, surgical and pharma.
		The current event will be an ideal platform to introduce the products of Pakistan for exports besides serving as global market place for direct interaction amongst buyers and sellers to provide unique opportunities in establishing new business alliances.
	www.khaleejtimes.com /DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/business/2006/February/business_February458.xml§ion=business&col= (463 words)

	Causes of economic failures -DAWN - Business; May 19, 2003
		Many are of the view that unless exporters, government officials and manufacturers are trained in export marketing, it would not be possible to achieve the target.
		However, the minister of commerce while announcing the trade policy said that lack of an export culture, anti-export biases, absence of products and market diversification, red-tapism, low value addition and weak export promotion measures were the reasons for slow growth in exports.
		It is commonly felt that so far the ministry of commerce,the Export Promotion Bureau, industry associations and other trade development institutions have failed to play a crucial role in creating an export culture in Pakistan.
	www.dawn.com /2003/05/19/ebr10.htm (631 words)

	State Bank of Pakistan - The Central Bank
		The Expo 2006 Investment Conference was jointly organized by the State Bank of Pakistan and Export Promotion Bureau, and was held at the Karachi Sheraton Hotel on March 31, 2006 - the 3rd day of the mega-event “Expo Pakistan” organized by the Export Promotion Bureau.
		The objective of the Investment Conference was to highlight the potential of Pakistani exports and the opportunities that Pakistan offers to foreign buyers and investors.
		It was attended by a large number of foreign delegates, participants from the local private sector and officials from the banking community.
	www.sbp.org.pk /Events/2006/Expo_2006.asp (185 words)

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