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ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (ABC): Sensing a lucrative opportunity, progressive farmers in Punjab are increasingly turning to broccoli cultivation, as the demand for the vegetable rises among upper-income consumers. Although broccoli remains a niche crop compared to traditional vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage, it is now widely available at major supermarkets, specialized vegetable outlets, and…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (ABC): As Pakistan and China prepare to celebrate 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026, the federal government has planned to organise a series of 72 activities throughout the year to mark this important milestone. These initiatives aim to commemorate the rich history of bilateral relations while also setting…
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,…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (ABC): The K-IV water supply project, designed to provide 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of additional water to Karachi, has reached an advanced construction stage and is scheduled for completion by December 2026. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the K-IV project is jointly funded by the federal government and…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has simplified and accelerated its pest risk analysis, seed evaluation and approval process, aiming to ensure the timely availability of quality seeds, while maintaining strict regulatory controls. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority and…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (ABC): Pakistan is advancing efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines and China through government-level negotiations and trade facilitation measures. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Pakistan and Philippine are currently negotiating a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a government-to-government basis for the annual export of one million tons of…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (ABC): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the allocation of funds for the procurement of five state-of-the-art vehicle testing units. This decision is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving the efficiency and reliability of vehicle inspections across the federal capital. The steady rise in vehicles on the road is…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s fast-growing mobile phone industry is preparing to benefit from the expected launch of next-generation 5G services by the middle of the year, as manufacturers step up readiness on both hardware and software fronts. Over the past few years, the country’s mobile phone industry has emerged as a success story in…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): The Punjab government is setting up three more model cattle markets in the province to help livestock breeders receive fair returns for their efforts in rearing animals. “New model cattle markets are being established in Bhakkar, Mohammadpur, and Chowk Azam,” said Bilal Hashim, Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Cattle Markets Management…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): Pakistan’s fast-emerging olive oil industry is intensifying efforts to attract Chinese partners, with local entrepreneurs pitching large-scale joint ventures that could generate thousands of jobs and open a new export channel to one of the world’s largest food markets. Shaukat Rasool, founder of the internationally award-winning brand Loralai Olives, told Wealth…
