Posted by admin on Sep 13, 2009 in
economy
In Pakistan, a production shortfall has sent sugar prices up by more than 15% over the last couple of months.
Consumers have expressed unease about the price rises particularly ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan, when when food consumption usually goes up.
Factory owners in Pakistan have been told by the country’s interior ministry [...]
Tags: economy
Posted by admin on Sep 13, 2009 in
economy
The line would serve Birmingham and Manchester, getting passengers from Glasgow to London in just two hours and 16 minutes, the rail firm said.
It rejected several alternative routes, including the east of England.
The government said assessments of the costs and environmental issues involved needed to be carried out before it could approve any [...]
Tags: economy