Pakistan hopes to cut soybean import bill by 50pc in next five years

ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Pakistan hopes to cut its soybean import bill by up to 50 percent within the next five years as local scientists develop new heat-tolerant, climate-smart soybean…

From Global Trends to Local Threats: Kaspersky shares insights on Pakistan’s Cyberthreat Landscape

Islamabad: Following its participation in CTI Summit 2025 in Islamabad, global cybersecurity company Kaspersky presented statistics, unpacking Pakistan’s current cyberthreat landscape, and shared practical advice for staying cyber secure. During…

JS Bank strengthens partnership with Visa

LAHORE: JS Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in Pakistan, has signed an agreement with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to further enhance and expand its innovative…

Pakistan surpasses national potato production target by 44.7%

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Pakistan’s potato production has exceeded expectations, achieving 44.7 percent higher output than the target set by the Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA). According to an official…

PACRA upgrades JS Investments to AM1 (Stable) — Pakistan’s Highest Asset Manager Quality Rating

LAHORE: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded JS Investments Limited (JSIL) to AM1 (Stable) — the highest asset manager quality rating in Pakistan. The rating upgrade reflects JSIL’s…

Scammers Impersonate Hackers, Law Enforcement, and ‘Hitmen’ to Extort Victims: Kaspersky Warns

Islamabad: Kaspersky has warned that personal data breaches have made email blackmail scams increasingly targeted. Attackers are incorporating personal details like full names and phone numbers in scam emails to…

Wheat sown over 3m acres as Punjab targets 16.5 million in 2025-26

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Wheat sowing has gained strong momentum across Punjab, with more than 3 million acres already cultivated as the province aims to achieve its ambitious target of…

320,000 farmers register for Sindh wheat growers support program

KARACHI, Nov 09 (APP): Around 320,000 wheat growers have so far registered under the Wheat Growers Support Program launched by the Sindh government to boost local wheat production, strengthen farmers’…

Rs2.77b released for Balochistan PSDP projects

ISLAMABAD, Nov 09 (APP): The federal government on Sunday has released Rs2.77 billion for Balochistan-related development schemes listed under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2025-26. An…

Pakistan Railways to invest Rs 100bn in upgrading 18 branch lines

LAHORE, Nov 7 (APP): Pakistan Railways (PR) plans to spend approximately Rs. 100 billion on rehabilitation of 19 branch lines across its network to ensure a safe and reliable journey…

$35 million investment announced in Islamabad

Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD Following the handover process of One Canal Road, Pakistan’s fastest-delivered luxury development, UK-based developer One Homes has announced its latest venture: Diyàr, a wellness-focused residential project in…

Govt to set up ‘Olive Oil Council’ to cut imports, promote exports

ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP): The government has decided to establish a dedicated Olive Oil Council under the forthcoming National Olive Policy to regulate the fast-growing olive industry, strengthen exports and…

Shrimp farming project to create 1,000 jobs in Balochistan

QUETTA, Nov 05 (APP): A landmark shrimp farming project launched in Balochistan is expected to create around 1,000 direct jobs and open up major opportunities in Pakistan’s aquaculture sector. Balochistan…

Railways earns Rs3.95bn from cargo operations in three years

ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP): Pakistan Railways has generated a total revenue of Rs3.95 billion through the cargo vans operated directly by the department and outsourced parties in three years, beginning…

Chili cultivation and production goes up in Pakistan in 2025-26

ISLAMABAD, Nov 02 (APP): Pakistan’s chili crop saw modest gains in both cultivated area and overall production during 2025–26. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the cultivated area for…

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