ISLAMABAD: In a major development for Pakistan’s agriculture sector, the Variety Evaluation Committee has recommended 10 new high-yield pulse varieties for cultivation to boost food productivity in the country.The new varieties of pulses recommended by the committee for cultivation in Pakistan are NIFA Mung-24, NIAB-CH26, NIAB-CH30, NIAB-CH32, NIAB-CH69, NIAB-CH73, NARC Lentil 24, NARC Mung 24…
Islamabad: The review meeting of the Fertilizer Review Committee was held under the chairmanship of M/o Industries and Production and M/o Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanwer Hussain. Federal Secretary M/o National Food Security and Research Officer (R) Muhammad Asif and Federal Secretary M/o Industries and Production Mr. Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry…
Islamabad: Kaspersky research has found the availability of deepfake creation tools and services on darknet marketplaces. These services offer generative AI video creation for a variety of purposes, including fraud, blackmail, and stealing confidential data. According to the estimates by Kaspersky experts, prices per one minute of a deepfake video can be purchased for as…
Sicily: According to Global Times Media Europe,The Focal Person of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Italy Ikramuddin met with the Finance Advisor of Sicily Caltanissetta Salvatore Massimiliano Russa.In the meeting,There was a special discussion on the problems and difficulties faced by Overseas Pakistanis in relation to business.On this occasion Advisor Salvatore Massimiliano Russa assured…
Islamabad: The Board of Governors of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has provided assistance to finance the PTCL Group for the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan. The decision sees the PTCL Group sign a share purchase agreement with Telenor Pakistan to acquire 100 percent of the company’s shares in cash, debt-free. PTCL has partnered with IFC,…
ISLAMABAD: International Non-Profit Organizations (INGOs) have been found operating without mandatory registration with the Ministry of Interior in Pakistan. Sources said that INGOs such as Tobacco-Free Kids and Key Strategies are working without mandatory registration in Pakistan, especially with the Ministry of Interior.According to Pakistani law, all INGOs must be registered with the Ministry of…
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed to launch the Green Legacy Initiative of H.E. PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed in the major cities including Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta, Sialkot and others.This was agreed upon in a meeting between H.E. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan,…
ISLAMABAD: HHR has finalized the distribution of grain with the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Societies (IFRC) to support the lives of people affected by the 2022 monsoon floods. As part of the relief initiative, 60 cows have been distributed to flood victims in each of the five districts of Sindh including…
The ambassador also said Iran wants to strengthen relations with Pakistan in all areas of mutual interest. Both Pakistan and Iran are brothers and neighbors; Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Iran’s top leadership supports developing close cooperation with Pakistan in all fields; Ambassador of Iran Dr. Reza Amiri Mohammad We want to import more meat, rice,…
