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Mithila Makhana (botanical name: Euryale ferox Salisb.) is a special variety of aquatic fox nut (Euryale ferox) cultivated in Mithila region of Bihar state in India and in Nepal. In Mithila, Makhana is also termed as Makhan. It is one of the three prestigious cultural identities of Mithila: Pond, Fish and Makhan (Maithili language: पग-पग
In India, more than 96,000 hectares of Bihar, where it is called Mithila Makhana, were set aside for cultivation of Euryale in 1990–1991. [9] Bihar produces 90% of the world's fox nuts. [22] In the northern and western parts of India, Euryale ferox seeds are often roasted or fried, which causes them to pop like popcorn. [24]
METRO Pakistan Pvt. Limited is a leading wholesale and retail company in Pakistan, established in 2007 as part of the global METRO Cash & Carry network. The company operates 10 wholesale centers in major urban cities such as Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad, and Faisalabad.
Lahore: 1966 Food products, subsidiary of Fauji Foundation: P A Fauji Foundation: Conglomerates - Rawalpindi: 1954 Cement, chemicals, financials, food, oil & gas, power P A Faysal Bank: Financials Banks Karachi: 1994 Commercial bank P A Fecto Group: Conglomerates - Lahore: 1952 Cement, paper products, sugar mills, tractors, boards P A Ferozsons ...
The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan was estimated to be worth Rs. 748 billion (US$2.6 billion) in 2023, representing about 1% of the country's GDP. [1] The industry is largely import-dependent, with more than 90% of raw material being imported and only 12% of active pharmaceutical ingredients locally produced. [1]
Nishat Group (Urdu pronunciation: [niːˈʃaːt] nee-SHAHT) is a group of companies headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. [1] [2] It was founded by in 1951. Mian Muhammad Mansha is the current chairman of the group. [3] At least eleven of the Nishat Group's subsidiaries are listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. [4] [5]
Rohu caught in Mithila are known as Mithila Rohu Machh (Maithili: मिथिला रोहु माछ) and considered tastier than the Rohu varieties found in the coastal areas. The Bihar State government is currently making efforts to establish a List of geographical indications in India (GI) tag for the fish.
Pakistan and its two largest city economies. Source: [1] As of 2019, Lahore had an estimated GDP of $84 billion. [2] [3] As of 2008, the city's gross domestic product (GDP) by purchasing power parity (PPP) was estimated at $40 billion (projected to be $102 billion by the year 2025, with a slightly higher growth rate of 5.6% per annum, as compared to Karachi's 5.5%).