Kalash Valleys set to receive Rs62 million development boost
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (ABC):A package of 13 community-level development schemes has been proposed for the Kalash Valleys of Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for fiscal year 2026-27, targeting tourism facilities, cultural heritage,…
36 global markets open doors to Pakistani potatoes
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (ABC):Pakistani potatoes currently have export market access to 36 countries, with requirements varying from routine phytosanitary certification to import permits and additional country-specific conditions. According to official…
Rs49.3bn approved for major motorway and highway projects in Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (ABC):Sindh’s motorway and highway infrastructure is set for a major boost in the current financial year, with Rs49.305 billion earmarked for key projects, including the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway…
Millions of rare manuscripts and records preserved through NAP digitization drive
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (ABC):The federal government has digitized around 4 million historical records under a comprehensive modernization programme of the National Archives of Pakistan (NAP). According to documents available with…
Punjab ensures uninterrupted wheat supplies through next harvest
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (ABC):Punjab has sufficient wheat stocks to meet its consumption needs until the next harvest, with the province producing more than 22 million tonnes this year and the…
Pakistan’s mango shipments rise to 44,882 tonnes in 2026
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (ABC):Pakistan has so far exported 44,882 metric tonnes of mangoes during the ongoing 2026 season, with Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Oman emerging as the leading…
Tobacco Farmers Trapped in Procurement Crisis as PTB Policy Failures Deepen Market Uncertainty
PESHAWAR: Tobacco growers across major producing districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are facing mounting financial pressure as delayed procurement, alleged below-price purchases and uncertainty over the Minimum Indicative Price deepen instability…
YJA Plans New Office and Jobs Initiative for Young Journalists
The Young Journalists Association (YJA) has announced plans to open a new office, launch a dedicated digital platform and work with relevant government institutions to create employment and skills-development opportunities…
Sindh intensifies 24/7 monitoring amid flood risks
ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (ABC):The Sindh government has launched a 24/7 monsoon and flood monitoring system to track rainfall, river flows and emerging flood risks across the province and enable a…
Pakistan boosts farm mechanisation with 258 Chinese machines under CPEC
ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (ABC): Pakistan has received 258 advanced agricultural machines and irrigation systems from China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) agricultural cooperation to modernise farming practices, improve productivity…