SWABI: A spring tree plantation campaign has been launched in Swabi, with a target of planting 1,000 saplings in Tehsil Bar, officials said on Wednesday. Additional Assistant Commissioner Topi, Dr. Yamin Sanaa, announced the initiative while speaking to the media…
The Government of Pakistan has announced higher cash assistance under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) ahead of Ramadan, raising quarterly payments for eligible women and increasing stipends under related education and nutrition schemes. The move affects millions of low-income…
The government says 750,000 farmers to join financial system under agriculture loan program as part of a broader push to expand access to credit and formal financial services. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said the initiative aims to…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (ABC): Large-scale potato processing and dehydration are emerging as powerful new growth avenues for Punjab’s growers, following a bumper harvest that has created significant opportunities for value addition, export expansion, and rural job creation. Punjab has recorded…
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 — 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…
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, 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…
Lahore, Saturday, February 14, 2026: Chief Executive Officer of Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, visited CBD NSIT City to review the pace and quality of construction work at what officials describe as Pakistan’s first and largest IT…
Rawalpindi: Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) organised an international workshop on “Renewable Energy Applications for Modern Sustainable Agriculture,” focusing on how clean energy technologies can enhance farm productivity, resource efficiency and climate resilience. The workshop, hosted…
Feb 13, 2026: Chief of the Air Staff Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta during his official visit, focusing on expanding bilateral defence cooperation. According to the Pakistan Air Force, discussions covered Air Force-to-Air Force…
