Import duties slashed

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All import duties will be removed on cows imported for the production of dairy products and dairy equipment in order to achieve self sufficiency in dairy products by 2016, government said.

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Wara Thursday, 06 January 2011 03:50 AM

That is a good move.

Shahiwal Thursday, 06 January 2011 04:19 AM

At last something happened betterment of the country. Hope this is not only the news and they will immediately implement. Today farmers are running away from the producing milk because no more they can get profit. Milk prices are going up day by day. Specially milk powder produces purposely increase the price to discourage the farmers.

malkanthi Thursday, 06 January 2011 04:21 AM

Yeah good move to stop increasing inflation, but again why not considered prior to budget? better late than never!

I Hussein Thursday, 06 January 2011 04:27 AM

Handle a situation in an impromptu manner - Without reference to pre-determined rules or guidelines.

Everyday rules are changed. Remove all import taxes for essential products then at least people will have some relief.

Konde bendapu china Thursday, 06 January 2011 04:46 AM

very good move,

Concerned Thursday, 06 January 2011 04:48 AM

Any law to charge on spreading false rumor?

Saradial Thursday, 06 January 2011 04:55 AM

This is really good move!

Saradial Thursday, 06 January 2011 04:55 AM

I am wondering how increment of milk powder can discourage farmers?

lankaputha Thursday, 06 January 2011 05:55 AM

They tend to setup milk powder factories than farms.

bash Thursday, 06 January 2011 06:36 AM

Real good move, remove duty on other essential items too

Kari Thursday, 06 January 2011 07:28 AM

Removal taxes for how long?? This tells us that Local Government elections are coming soon!

kap Friday, 07 January 2011 05:53 AM

why do we have to import? There are about 225 bulls in parlimant doing nothing. Use them in paddy fields or as studs

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