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Pakistan’s honey exports reach $15m annually
ISLAMABAD, April 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s honey exports have reached around $15 million annually, fuelled by improved beekeeping practices and high-value…
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SDGs programme funding proposed at Rs80bn for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (ABC): The Cabinet Division has proposed a Rs10 billion increase in the allocation for the Sustainable Development…
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PRCS, Turkish Red Crescent organise joint blood donation drive in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), in partnership with Turkish Red Crescent, held a blood donation drive at the Embassy…
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Punjab launches energy endorsement label to promote efficient power use
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a new “Endorsement Label” to encourage energy-efficient consumption, marking a step forward in its…
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Security forces kill eight militants in North Waziristan after border movement detected
RAWALPINDI, April 2: Pakistan’s military said security forces killed eight militants during an operation in North Waziristan after identifying their…
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Pakistan’s potato cultivation area expands 160% over a decade
ISLAMABAD, Apr 02(ABC): The land dedicated to potato cultivation has expanded over the last 10 years, from about 177,700 hectares…
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Experts urge Pakistan-India airshed forum to address smog crisis
By: Rizwan Tahir Chohan ISLAMABAD: Experts at a policy seminar in Islamabad have urged Pakistan and India to establish a…
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Pakistan faces worsening water crisis, demand strain supplies — experts
By: Rizwan Tahir Chohan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is grappling with an intensifying water crisis fueled by climate change, rapid population growth…
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Pakistan, Norway Seal First-Ever Carbon Market Deal Under Paris Climate Pact
Islamabad secures landmark climate accord to unlock green investment, clean energy and international carbon finance By: Rizwan Tahir Chohan ISLAMABAD…
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Rs400m project planned to restore rangelands, boost livestock in arid regions
ISLAMABAD, April 1 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs400 million project to restore…
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84% users keep sensitive data online, Kaspersky urges stronger backup practices
ISLAMABAD, March 31: Kaspersky has reported that 84% of users store sensitive personal data digitally, as reliance on electronic storage…
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Punjab working to develop new varieties of durum wheat
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (ABC): Agricultural scientists in Punjab are working to develop and promote new varieties of durum wheat to…
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New Islamabad Industrial Association leadership vows reforms to support industry
ISLAMABAD: The newly elected leadership of the Islamabad Industrial Association has committed to addressing key challenges in the industrial sector,…
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Punjab develops new durum wheat varieties to support growing pasta industry
ISLAMABAD: Agricultural scientists in Punjab are developing new varieties of durum wheat to meet rising demand from Pakistan’s expanding pasta…
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$10m project launched in AJK to bring out-of-school children into classrooms
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (ABC): A new initiative has been launched in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to expand educational opportunities…
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Rs1.28b project planned to boost livestock, arid agriculture in Thar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (ABC): A Rs1.28 billion project has been proposed to strengthen livestock, horticulture and sustainable ecosystem management in…
