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DHAKA, Jan 2, 2023 (BSS) - Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has started paying the arrear salary and other benefits

Pakistan must recognise the true potential of the CPEC as a catalyst for boosting exports and meeting debt and investment obligation

The current minimum gross wage, except food and transport allowance, of an EPZ worker is Tk8,200 which was fixed in 2018

The Kenyan government had in March expressed optimism of sealing a deal by end of this month.

It is also agreed that an amount of $5bn equivalent to 30bn RMB will be available for trade finance immediately.

The same ugly fate was visited on the promised deep sea ports across the region. The Bonny, Warri and Ibom Deep Sea ports, among other development projects, have remained in limbo while the government that made the promise is now rested. The people of the region are still waiting like doves for the promised establishment of Export Processing Zones to boost economic activities.

EPZA says it is committed to create, avail and retain employment opportunities.

Observation by EU made in a joint staff report on Pakistan’s GSP Plus for 2020 to 2022

ISLAMABAD: With the possibility of granting an extension in the GSP Plus status for all beneficiaries, including Pakistan, from 2023 to 2027, the European Union has asked Islamabad to continue its...

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