ISLAMABAD — Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday inaugurated a telemedicine center at the digitized Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Tameer, expanding access to specialist consultations for residents of rural Islamabad. The initiative allows patients in remote areas to…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (ABC): More than 100 enterprises are operating across Pakistan’s olive sector, reflecting the rapid expansion of plantations, growing private participation, and rising domestic and global demand, head of the National Olive Project said. “With government backing, an…
ISLAMABAD — Fasset, an American-founded digital banking and investment platform, has announced plans to enter the Pakistani market through a strategic partnership with Habib Rafiq Limited (HRL), aiming to expand digital investment opportunities and financial inclusion in the country. The…
ISLAMABAD — Westminster International School, Bahria Campus, wrapped up its five-day interschool festival, Phoenix Fest and Mavericks 2026, drawing participation from more than 40 schools and over 2,500 students from Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The event combined sports competitions with academic…
Islamabad: Global digital operator VEON Ltd. and Nutshell Group have announced a strategic partnership for THE GLOBAL CONNECT, a new international platform designed to bring together policymakers, global investors, corporate leaders, and academia to advance cross-border investment, digital transformation, and…
Lahore: The 11th MCAP-BNU International Media Conference concluded at Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore, bringing together academics, journalists, policymakers, and media professionals from Pakistan and abroad to deliberate on critical challenges facing contemporary media and communication. Jointly organized by the…
ISLAMABAD — Bahria University held its 28th Convocation Ceremony in Islamabad on Sunday, where more than 3,300 students were awarded undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across multiple disciplines. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, who serves as Pro-Chancellor of…
RAWALPINDI — Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates, during an official engagement in Abu Dhabi, the…
RAWALPINDI — Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) organized a professionalization workshop on transport safety and operational standards on Monday, bringing together university drivers, faculty and administrative staff in response to evolving traffic conditions in the twin cities. The session, arranged…
ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) conducted a tax awareness seminar at the Capital Police College in Islamabad as part of efforts to broaden the tax base, improve compliance and promote transparency in Pakistan’s revenue system. The outreach…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (ABC): A leading Chinese seed company has partnered with universities, research institutes and agribusinesses to modernize agriculture in Pakistan by upgrading skills and introducing advanced cultivation techniques.Zhou Xusheng, Country Director of Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Seed Company Ltd,…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (ABC): The rehabilitation and improvement of the Akram Wah Canal under the World Bank-financed Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) Project is expected to begin in March 2026.According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the SWAT project…
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Forest Department, in partnership with Faisal Town Group, has launched a plantation campaign in the Margalla Hills region, announcing a target of planting 500,000 saplings in 2026 to restore forest areas impacted by environmental degradation and stone…
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…
Islamabad: Pakistan and China have formalized new agreements to deepen cooperation in livestock breeding, veterinary sciences and agricultural technology under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The understandings were reached following the 2026 China-Pakistan Agriculture Investment Conference,…
Islamabad/Karachi: Pakistani freelancers generated $557 million in foreign exchange during the first six months of fiscal year 2025–26, marking a 58% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The earnings, recorded between July and…
