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’ incomes, and reduce reliance on costly imports. Allah Warayo Rind, Director General of the Sindh Agriculture Department, who also heads the monitoring committee for the…

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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 official working paper shared with the Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives available with Wealth Pakistan shows that against a revised allocation…

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FAO launches new water budgeting and productivity project in Indus Basin

LAHORE, Nov 10: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Punjab Agriculture Department, Punjab Irrigation Department, MNS University of Agriculture Multan, IHE Delft, and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), formally launched the Water Budgeting and Agricultural Water Productivity Project under FAO’s global WaPOR programme. The project aims to…

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Asia-Pacific connectivity through Belt and Road, APEC cooperation, and regional integration initiatives

Working together to draw a blueprint for Asia-Pacific connectivity

By Ma Fei, People’s Daily Connectivity remains fundamental to human progress and is central to building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. For years, China has actively promoted comprehensive regional integration, aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with partner nations’ development strategies. This collaboration injects new momentum into fostering an open, innovative, and interconnected…

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Asia-Pacific innovation and cooperation in digital economy, green development, and sustainable growth

Fostering green innovation to power growth in Asia-Pacific

By Chen Shangwen, People’s Daily As the latest wave of scientific and technological revolution reshapes global industries, the world economy is accelerating toward digitalization, sustainability, and intelligent development, generating strong momentum for global economic integration. As a member of the Asia-Pacific family, China remains committed to ensuring broad access to technological advancements while deepening regional…

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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 Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) Chief Executive Officer Qaim Lashari told Wealth Pakistan that the provincial government has initiated a public-private partnership model to…

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