Ship 3.06m tons worth $1.87b to overseas markets in Jul-Dec 2024

Experts are divided as 2024 sees brain drain of 727,381 but remittances hit $34.6b

Absence of wheat procurement in Punjab, high costs put strain on agriculture

High energy costs, lack of diversification threaten export growth

Exporters make inroads into overseas markets due to paddy's good quality

Reveals Rs3.1tr shortfall in sales tax, Rs2tr in income tax; says ratio must be 14%

Urge govt to implement policy reforms alongside its enforcement in critical sectors of tobacco, sugar

Say transition can reduce gas consumption and cut electricity costs

Supplies from province fall 34% by end of November

Despite efforts, retailers are sceptical and not ready to register with revenue body