Rashakai SEZ allocates 102 acres of land to 26 firms
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (ABC): Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is…
Rashakai SEZ allocates 102 acres of land to 26 firms
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (ABC): Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is strengthening Pakistan’s industrial landscape by offering investors a mix of fiscal incentives and reliable utilities, including 160MW of power capacity and 33MMCFD of gas supply. The zone has already allocated 102 acres to 26 enterprises, signalling accelerating industrial activity. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Abdul Hameed,…
Chinese hybrid rice, canola varieties lift yields, boost rural incomes in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (ABC): Chinese agricultural technologies are reshaping Pakistan’s farming landscape, lifting crop yields, reducing post-harvest losses and opening new income opportunities if rural population in the country. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Zhou Xusheng, Country Director of Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Agricultural Development Company said, one of the earliest breakthroughs came through hybrid rice. “Pakistan…
PAAPAM Announces 21st Pakistan Auto Show 2026 to Be Held in September under “Industrial Pakistan” Theme
Lahore: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has officially announced the 21st edition of the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2026, Pakistan’s premier and most comprehensive automotive exhibition, scheduled to take place on 18-19-20 September 2026 (Fri-Sat-Sun) at International Expo Center Lahore. Organised by PAAPAM, the Pakistan Auto Show is widely recognised…
Pakistan faces high child eye cancer burden
RAWALPINDI, Feb 9 (ABC): Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in Rawalpindi has completed genetic testing for 139 patients from 91 families with inherited eye conditions, marking one year since opening Pakistan’s first genetic testing lab dedicated to eye disorders. The lab, launched in January 2025, assists doctors in identifying genes that cause inherited vision loss. These…
Karachi mega water supply project set to complete by Dec 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (ABC): The K-IV water supply project, designed to provide 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of additional water to Karachi, has reached an advanced construction stage and is scheduled for completion by December 2026. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the K-IV project is jointly funded by the federal government and…
Dedicated secretariat set up to speed up seed approvals
ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has simplified and accelerated its pest risk analysis, seed evaluation and approval process, aiming to ensure the timely availability of quality seeds, while maintaining strict regulatory controls. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority and…
Pakistan negotiates rice export deals with Philippines, China
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (ABC): Pakistan is advancing efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines and China through government-level negotiations and trade facilitation measures. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Pakistan and Philippine are currently negotiating a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a government-to-government basis for the annual export of one million tons of…
CDA to procure five modern vehicle testing units
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (ABC): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the allocation of funds for the procurement of five state-of-the-art vehicle testing units. This decision is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving the efficiency and reliability of vehicle inspections across the federal capital. The steady rise in vehicles on the road is…
Pakistan’s mobile phone industry braces for 5G rollout by mid-year
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s fast-growing mobile phone industry is preparing to benefit from the expected launch of next-generation 5G services by the middle of the year, as manufacturers step up readiness on both hardware and software fronts. Over the past few years, the country’s mobile phone industry has emerged as a success story in…
Late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Life of Faith, Service and Human Development
By Farooq Awan His Late Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV will be remembered with deep respect for a lifetime devoted to service, compassion and human development. He dedicated more than six decades to improving lives. He guided his community with care and worked for the welfare of vulnerable people across the developing world….
