February 23, 2026

2026

PAAPAM Announces 21st Pakistan Auto Show 2026 to Be Held in September under “Industrial Pakistan” Theme

PAAPAM Announces 21st Pakistan Auto Show 2026 to Be Held in September under “Industrial Pakistan” Theme

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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…

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Pakistan faces high child eye cancer burden

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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…

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Dedicated secretariat set up to speed up seed approvals

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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…

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Pakistan negotiates rice export deals with Philippines, China

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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…

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CDA to procure five modern vehicle testing units

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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…

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Three more model cattle markets being set up in Punjab

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): The Punjab government is setting up three more model cattle markets in the province to help livestock breeders receive fair returns for their efforts in rearing animals. “New model cattle markets are being established in Bhakkar, Mohammadpur, and Chowk Azam,” said Bilal Hashim, Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Cattle Markets Management…

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Pakistan’s olive oil industry eyes China for next phase of growth

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): Pakistan’s fast-emerging olive oil industry is intensifying efforts to attract Chinese partners, with local entrepreneurs pitching large-scale joint ventures that could generate thousands of jobs and open a new export channel to one of the world’s largest food markets. Shaukat Rasool, founder of the internationally award-winning brand Loralai Olives, told Wealth…

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