LAHORE, Aug 8 (APP): Dr Arshad Makhdoom Sabir, Chief Scientist at the Entomological Research Institute (ERI), on Friday welcomed the Punjab government’s move to ban the sale, distribution and use of 13 specific insecticides on paddy crops, calling it a vital step to safeguard the international reputation and quality of Pakistan’s renowned basmati and non-basmati…
Karachi / Dubai — August 8, 2025 — Yango Group, a UAE based tech company, has made its first investment in Pakistan through Yango Ventures acquiring a stake in Trukkr, a fintech platform digitizing financial services for the logistics sector. The investment will help Trukkr expand its operations, strengthen its credit-scoring tools, and improve access…
ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Mr Haji Gulbar Khan met with the President of Ismaili Council for Pakistan, Mr Nizar Mewawalla, the Chief Executive Officer of Serena Hotels Mr Aziz Boolani and the Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan Mr Akhtar Iqbal. The Chief Minister appreciated the Aga Khan Development Network’s longstanding…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP): In a groundbreaking development aimed at enhancing transparency and customer satisfaction in electricity consumption, over one million users across Pakistan have embraced the self meter reading initiative. This progressive step is part of the government’s wider efforts to tackle issues of over billing and inaccurate meter readings, leveraging digital technology to…
By People’s Daily China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first half of 2025, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to both the same period in 2024 and the entirety of 2024, according to data from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics. International observers note China’s resilience in navigating…
By He Yin, People’s Daily Two recent events have drawn global attention. Global industry leaders convened at the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing to explore innovation under the theme “High-Speed Rail: Innovation and Development for a Better Life”. Meanwhile, the inauguration ceremony of the International Deep Space Exploration Association was held in…
By Liu Zhiqiang, People’s Daily Despite a complex international landscape and mounting challenges, China maintained steady economic growth in the first half of 2025, said Sheng Laiyun, deputy head of the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics at a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office on July 15. “This is a hard-won achievement,…
By Wu Qiuyu, People’s Daily Despite rising challenges and external uncertainties, China achieved steady economic growth in the first half of the year and is actively taking steps to maintain stability and sustain growth momentum in the months ahead. Among the many figures, the 7.2 percent year-on-year growth in exports stands out, highlighting the resilience…
By He Yin, People’s Daily A succession of prominent international gatherings recently held across China has provided the world with comprehensive insights into the country’s development trajectory. The 20th Western China International Fair concluded with record contracted investment exceeding 350 billion yuan ($48.75 billion). The sixth Qingdao Multinationals Summit highlighted China’s role in facilitating global…
By Gu Yekai, Qiu Chaoyi, People’s Daily Developed in accordance with international airworthiness standards and backed by fully independent intellectual property rights, China’s homegrown regional jetliner ARJ21 made its maiden flight on June 28, 2016. In November 2024, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) officially introduced the aircraft’s new commercial name: C909. Over nine years…
