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ISLAMABAD, Mar 07 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) has proposed a Rs 6,598 million nationwide project to establish commercial olive orchards on 40,000 acres as part of efforts to strengthen and uplift Pakistan’s olive value chain. According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, the three-year initiative titled “Strengthening/Uplifting…
ISLAMABAD, Mar 07 (ABC): The work on Expo Center Quetta project is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by November 2027. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project, located in the Takhtani Industrial Estate along the Eastern Bypass in Quetta, is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and executed by the…
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (ABC): The Punjab Seed Corporation (PSC) will provide certified seed of six cotton varieties to farmers across the province for the ongoing early sowing campaign. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Shahid Qadir, Director of Punjab Seed Corporation, said the varieties available for sale are SS-32, SS-102, NIAB-878, NIAB-Kiran, NIAB-Sanib and NIAB-545. He said…
LAHORE, Feb 8 (APP): Senior politician and former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani has said that the time has come to resolve the Durand Line issue once and for all. Talking to APP, Muhammad Ali Durrani condemned what he described as the Afghan government’s act of imposing war on Pakistan. He stated that the unjustified…
KARACHI: Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with NowPDP, a non-profit organization, to launch ‘Baikhtiyar Pakistan’ — an inclusive mobility and livelihood program designed to create earning opportunities for persons with disabilities through the Yango platform. The launch ceremony took place at the NowPDP Centre of Excellence for Disability…
LAHORE, Feb 17 (ABC): Nutrition International has urged the Punjab government to adopt mandatory food fortification to tackle malnutrition, a persistent public health challenge in Pakistan. High Malnutrition Rates in Punjab Programme Manager Zameer Haider said Punjab continues to face alarming nutrition indicators. The province reports high levels of stunting, wasting, and anaemia among children….
ISLAMABAD: Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation by delivering full-stack Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT solutions. “Huawei is committed to empower Pakistan’s digital future,” said Ahmed Bilal Masud, CEO of AI and Cloud Business, while addressing media in Islamabad. “By bringing full-stack AI and ICT solutions, we aim not only to…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (ABC): Pakistan has stepped up efforts to expand its rice exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and African markets through improved market access, trade negotiations, exhibitions, and buyer engagement initiatives. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Pakistan already enjoys zero import duty on rice exports to the GCC…
LAHORE, Feb 12 (ABC): The establishment of Pakistan’s first government-run Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Center for Autism is a historic and humanitarian initiative, said Sajida Farooq Tarar, mother of Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar, praising Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her efforts toward the welfare of special children. In a statement…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (ABC): Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is strengthening Pakistan’s industrial landscape by offering investors a mix of fiscal incentives and reliable utilities, including 160MW of power capacity and 33MMCFD of gas supply. The zone has already allocated 102 acres to 26 enterprises, signalling accelerating industrial activity. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Abdul Hameed,…
