Islamabad — As Pakistan prepares to privatise selected electricity distribution companies, investors are evaluating each DISCO based on demand patterns, loss levels, and the scope for operational turnaround rather than current financial performance. Below is a company-wise explainer outlining how…
ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP): Scientists at the Rice Research Institute (RRI) have developed a new Basmati rice variety featuring the longest grain ever recorded in Pakistan, measuring 9.66mm. “Sultan Super Basmati, developed in 2025, has a grain length of 9.66mm,…
By Asif Mahmood Awan ABBOTTABAD: The district administration has sealed 19 factories in the Abbottabad Small Industry Estate after identifying environmental violations that posed a serious threat to the local population and aquatic life across 56 villages, officials said. The…
ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP): Punjab’s sugar mills have produced 1.36 million metric tons of sugar during the first 45 days of the ongoing crushing season, with all 41 operational sugar mills in the province crushing a total of 15.06 million…
ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP): The National Highway Authority (NHA) has completed much of the work on the upgradation and maintenance of the Lowari Tunnel–Chakdara Section on N-45. According to a document available with Wealth Pakistan, the NHA is executing periodic…
Originally published by The Public Purview Karachi: The Pakistan Navy has promoted three rear admirals—Abdul Munib, Syed Ahmed Salman, and Faisal Amin—to the rank of vice admiral, according to an official announcement issued on Friday. The promotions were notified by…
ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP): Pakistan is exploring the commercial cultivation of tea in its northern highlands after the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) assessments confirmed that large areas in the region are suitable for long-term and climate-smart plantations. Dr Farrukh…
By The Public Purview ISLAMABAD: The under-construction Danish School on Kuri Road in the federal capital has entered its final phase, with work progressing ahead of schedule, officials said on Wednesday. Sources familiar with the project said there is a…
By The Public Purview ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over renewed violence in Yemen, calling for efforts to restore peace and stability in the country. In its statement, Pakistan reaffirmed support for the unity and…
By The Public Purview ISLAMABAD — Islamabad Medical & Dental College (IMDC), in collaboration with Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (ANTH), organized a Scientific Model Competition and Seminar on Entrepreneurship in Laboratory Sciences on December 30, 2025. Students present scientific…
By The Public Purview ISLAMABAD — The Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT), Nadeem Mahbub, visited the Head Office of the Virtual University of…
By The Public Purview Rawalpindi — Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, addressed participants of the 18th National Workshop on Balochistan at General Headquarters (GHQ). The workshop examined Balochistan’s socio-economic development and its strategic role in…
ISLAMABAD (APP): In a bid to enhance cleanliness and improve passenger facilities, Pakistan Railways (PR) has signed agreements with five waste management organizations to ensure better sanitation at major railway stations across the country. Agreements with waste management companies According…
ISLAMABAD (APP): Pakistan’s long-standing dependence on imported ginger is expected to ease as domestic cultivation gains momentum, driven by research-led innovation, farmer participation and targeted government support. Research efforts drive ginger farming expansion Ginger farming in the country has expanded…
By The Public Purview Pakistan’s national shipping sector has undergone a sharp decline over the past four decades, with the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) shrinking from a peak fleet of 45 vessels in the early 1980s to just 13…
By The Public Purview Rahim Yar Khan (Abu Hurara Alvi): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday met Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at Sheikh Zayed Palace in Rahim Yar Khan, according to the…
