KARACHI, April 6 (ABC): Aga Khan University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Sindh to support nursing education in Tando Muhammad Khan, in collaboration with the provincial health department and the district administration. Under the agreement,…
ISLAMABAD, April 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s honey exports have reached around $15 million annually, fuelled by improved beekeeping practices and high-value varieties. Speaking to Wealth Pakistan, Dr Muhammad Khalid Rafiq, Senior Scientific Officer at the Honey Bee Research Institute (HBRI), said:…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (ABC): The Cabinet Division has proposed a Rs10 billion increase in the allocation for the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme (SAP), taking the total proposed demand to Rs80 billion for the upcoming financial year 2026-27. According to…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), in partnership with Turkish Red Crescent, held a blood donation drive at the Embassy of Türkiye in Islamabad to promote voluntary blood donation and support healthcare needs. The initiative saw participation from diplomats and…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a new “Endorsement Label” to encourage energy-efficient consumption, marking a step forward in its broader push toward green energy under the chief minister’s vision. The initiative, launched by the Energy Department Punjab, is designed…
RAWALPINDI, April 2: Pakistan’s military said security forces killed eight militants during an operation in North Waziristan after identifying their movement along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The engagement took place on…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 02(ABC): The land dedicated to potato cultivation has expanded over the last 10 years, from about 177,700 hectares in 2015-16 to around 462,160 hectares in 2025-26, an increase of approximately 160 percent.According to official documents available with Wealth…
By: Rizwan Tahir Chohan ISLAMABAD: Experts at a policy seminar in Islamabad have urged Pakistan and India to establish a joint Indo-Gangetic Airshed Management Forum and enhance regional data-sharing mechanisms to tackle worsening air pollution, warning that isolated national efforts…
By: Rizwan Tahir Chohan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is grappling with an intensifying water crisis fueled by climate change, rapid population growth and increasing demand, experts warned during a national conference recently held in Islamabad, urging immediate and coordinated measures to prevent…
Islamabad secures landmark climate accord to unlock green investment, clean energy and international carbon finance By: Rizwan Tahir Chohan ISLAMABAD (April 1, 2026) – Pakistan and Norway on Wednesday signed the country’s first landmark bilateral agreement under Article 6.2 of…
ISLAMABAD, April 1 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs400 million project to restore degraded rangelands and promote climate-resilient livestock development in Pakistan’s arid and semi-arid regions through modern management practices and digital monitoring…
ISLAMABAD, March 31: Kaspersky has reported that 84% of users store sensitive personal data digitally, as reliance on electronic storage continues to rise, marking World Backup Day with a focus on data protection. The research highlights a shift toward digital…
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (ABC): Agricultural scientists in Punjab are working to develop and promote new varieties of durum wheat to meet the growing demand of the rapidly expanding pasta industry. The Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) has tasked the Wheat…
ISLAMABAD: The newly elected leadership of the Islamabad Industrial Association has committed to addressing key challenges in the industrial sector, with President Umais Khattak outlining plans to improve conditions in industrial areas and support sectoral growth. Speaking after assuming office,…
ISLAMABAD: Agricultural scientists in Punjab are developing new varieties of durum wheat to meet rising demand from Pakistan’s expanding pasta industry, with research institutions working to improve crop adoption and commercial use. The Punjab Agriculture Research Board has assigned the…
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (ABC): A new initiative has been launched in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to expand educational opportunities for thousands of children in the region. The initiative titled “Out of School Children Project” is supported by the Islamic…
