Balochistan women MPAs visits Türkiye to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): A high-level delegation comprising women members…
Balochistan women MPAs visits Türkiye to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): A high-level delegation comprising women members of the Balochistan Assembly undertook an official visit to Türkiye with the aim of further strengthening parliamentary, diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. The delegation was led by Ms. Farah Azeem Shah, MPA, a leader of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and…
Three historic monuments unveiled at Lahore Fort after conservation
LAHORE: Three historic monuments at the Lahore Fort — the Sikh-era Hammam, the Athdara Pavilion, and the Loh Temple — were officially inaugurated on Sunday after the completion of extensive conservation work funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The restoration was carried out by the Aga Khan Cultural Service – Pakistan…
Pakistanis, Chinese firms sign MoU to upgrade peanut seeds
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): A Chinese agricultural technology firm and a Pakistani agribusiness company have entered into a collaboration to introduce improved peanut seeds and build a local supply chain, reflecting growing cross-border farm investment amid expanding Pakistan–China business engagement. Representatives of Shandong Rainbow Agricultural Technology Co. Ltd and Pakistan’s Uqab Corporation (Pvt) Ltd said…
2,162 students complete ALP program in Madaris across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): As part of the Accelerated Learning Pathway (ALP) Middle Tech initiative launched by the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training, 2,162 students have completed the ALP program in religious seminaries across Pakistan. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, 100 ALP schools have been established nationwide in all provinces and…
NCHD expands footprint to 128 districts across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): The National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) has expanded its nationwide operational footprint to 128 districts, significantly strengthening its outreach in underserved and low Human Development Index (HDI) areas across Pakistan. Documents available with Wealth Pakistan show that the NCHD is currently operating through 91 district offices and 37 satellite offices,…
Pakistani scientists test space-exposed seeds to improve crop varieties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Pakistani scientists are testing crop seeds exposed to cosmic radiation and zero gravity in space to assess genetic variation and expand crop diversity. Dr Zahid Mahmood, Program Leader of the Wheat Program at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), told Wealth Pakistan that the initiative combines conventional plant breeding with space-based…
Sindh govt plans dedicated floricultural farms to diversify agriculture
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): The Sindh government is working on a project to establish dedicated floricultural farms across the province in an effort to diversify agriculture and unlock new income opportunities for farmers. The initiative, spearheaded by the Agriculture Extension Sindh in coordination with other provincial stakeholders, aims to tap the considerable potential of floriculture…
Paper mulberry removal to cut Islamabad allergy cases by over 40%: minister
Late-year allergy cases dropped from over 2,300 in 2023 to 1,031 in 2025 following targeted tree removal Overall allergy prevalence fell from 8% in 2023 to 33.3% in 2025, despite population growth So far, 29,115 paper mulberry trees have been uprooted under the eradication drive High-density pollen zones such as F-9 Park and Shakarparian are…
ZTBL demonstrates low-cost ginger cultivation model under olive trees
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Pakistan’s efforts to localize ginger production have taken another step forward as the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) demonstrated a low-cost cultivation model that replaces expensive shade tunnels and drip irrigation with olive tree shade and simple furrow irrigation. “The demonstration at ZTBL’s farm at Margalla Town in Islamabad shows that…
10 broadband connectivity projects completed in Balochistan, KP, Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): The Universal Service Fund (USF) has completed a total of 10 broadband connectivity projects under its 4G Access Program and Tourist Destination initiatives during 2025. According to a document available with Wealth Pakistan, the completed projects aim to empower unserved and underserved communities by expanding access to high-speed and affordable internet…
