ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): The government has operationalized 17 sectoral councils to design policies and boost competitiveness across manufacturing and services. Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry, told Wealth Pakistan that the Ministry of Commerce has undertaken a comprehensive reform initiative. The Ministry of Commerce has established 17…
Latest research and advances in cancer treatment highlighted LAHORE, August 23 (APP): An international conference titled “Best of ASCO 2025” was organized under the auspices of Himmel Pharmaceuticals and the Society of Medical Oncology Pakistan, where the latest global research and advancements in cancer treatment were discussed. The conference placed special focus on artificial intelligence,…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan has achieved self-sufficiency in olive plant production, with the capacity to produce up to 3 million plants annually through local nurseries. Pakistan would earlier import 700,000 to 800,000 olive plants each year but now it can fully meet demand through domestic resources, Principal Scientist at Centre of Excellence for Olive…
Islamabad, — Mishal Pakistan, in collaboration with the Faculty of Media & Communication Studies at Riphah International University, organized a seminar titled “Human-Centric Storytelling and Victims of Terrorism: Confronting Violations by Aggressive States.” The event comes on the eve of the United Nations International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism…
ISLAMABAD: In response to the recent devastation caused by heavy rains and flash floods in Pakistan, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, and other vulnerable mountain communities, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), through its agencies, is on the ground — assessing needs, supporting affected families, and coordinating relief and recovery operations with local authorities. The Aga…
LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP): The Lahore Green Corridor Project jointly launched by the Punjab government and Pakistan Railways will not only help combat smog and other environmental challenges but also improve Lahore’s urban landscape. The Rs 2.53 billion project is designed to convert nearly 700 kanals of land into lush greenbelts, recreational zones, and cultural spaces, marking…
Mardan – The company demanded that PTB announce its decision regarding surplus tobacco at the earliest to provide clarity for farmers, who are growing increasingly anxious due to delays. During a briefing session for journalists at Mardan Press Club, PTC emphasized its commitment to support farmers, ensure transparency in the tobacco leaf procurement process, and…
ISLAMABAD, August 19: Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal has said that the Ministry of National Health Services is working in close coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the provincial governments to ensure uninterrupted medical assistance to flood-affected regions across the country. Addressing a press conference, the minister said that the health…
LAHORE, Aug 18 (APP): Pakistan’s cotton sector may be on the verge of a major breakthrough as a newly developed seed variety has shown the potential to nearly triple per-acre yields and withstand extreme heat, raising hopes for revival of the country’s struggling textile backbone. The new seed, named CEMB-33, had been developed after 25…
KARACHI, Aug 17 (APP): The Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) platform is undergoing a comprehensive enhancement process, with full rollout and integration targeted for completion by April next year. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister Qasim Naveed said efforts are underway to resolve technical and operational challenges identified during the…
