ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (ABC): A Rs1.28 billion project has been proposed to strengthen livestock, horticulture and sustainable ecosystem management in the Thar desert region through research, technology transfer and community capacity building.The project is titled Thar Community Actions for the…
ISLAMABAD — A Rs1.28 billion development project has been proposed to strengthen livestock, horticulture and sustainable ecosystem management in the Thar desert, aiming to improve livelihoods and agricultural productivity in one of Pakistan’s most climate-vulnerable regions. The five-year initiative, titled…
By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily Nestled in Zhejiang Province, East China, Yiwu is a dynamic county-level city often celebrated as the “world’s supermarket,” boasting over 80,000 shops. Beyond its commercial prowess, Yiwu has evolved into a vibrant stage attracting entrepreneurs…
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (ABC):Pakistan must take urgent action to address anaemia through food fortification, as the condition continues to affect nearly half of women, adolescent girls and children, posing risks to public health and economic growth, said Dr Shabina Raza,…
OTTAWA, Mar 28 (ABC): His Highness the Aga Khan, 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and chair of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has begun his first official visit to Canada, marking a milestone in a…
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (ABC): A major education rehabilitation programme worth $302.5 million is underway to reconstruct 722 schools destroyed during the 2022 floods in Sindh. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, under the Sindh Secondary Education Improvement Project –…
Swat: The University of Swat hosted an Ehsas-e-Shajar plantation drive at its Charbagh campus in partnership with the Swat Forest Division and district authorities, supporting a provincial campaign to plant one million trees. The drive brought together students, faculty members…
Islamabad: Zong has carried out a tree plantation drive in Islamabad in partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination and the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The…
Islamabad: Supply chain attacks have become a major cybersecurity threat for businesses worldwide, with one in three organizations reporting incidents over the past year, according to a study by Kaspersky. The report highlights how increasing reliance on third-party vendors and…
LAHORE, Mar 25 (ABC): The Punjab government has launched an initiative to preserve and promote indigenous livestock breeds including the Sahiwal cow and the Nili Ravi buffalo.Out of the total allocation of Rs20 billion under Punjab Herd Transformation to Enhance…
Islamabad, March 25: The tobacco shadow economy in Pakistan requires a permanent, year-round enforcement model to curb illegal trade and protect public revenue, a senior official of ACT Alliance Pakistan said during a webinar in Islamabad. Mubashir Akram, Country Director…
Rawalpindi, March 25: The Pakistan Navy has received a Chinese naval vessel, PLA Navy Ship DAQING, for participation in the fourth edition of the Sea Guardian exercise, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation between the two countries. According to ISPR, the…
Multan, March 25: Mango growers in South Punjab have raised concerns that potential disruptions linked to the Indus Waters Treaty could affect water availability, putting Pakistan’s mango production at risk and threatening thousands of livelihoods tied to the sector. Farmers…
Islamabad, March 25: China’s latest five-year development plan places ecological conservation at the core of economic policy, offering a reference point for Pakistan as it seeks to address climate vulnerability, environmental degradation and policy gaps, according to experts. The 15th…
ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs990 million project to accelerate the adoption of smart farming technologies and strengthen indigenous agricultural machinery development. The project, titled “Establishment of Digital and Precision…
Islamabad, March 25: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will host a family festival in Islamabad on March 29, offering a full day of activities, live performances and food experiences for visitors of all ages. The event is…
