ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): The Pakistan Railways has embarked on a large-scale programme to digitize and automate its network in a bid to enhance safety, cut down delays and bring efficiency to passenger and freight movement across the country. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, advanced communication and signalling systems are being deployed…
LAHORE: The city of Lahore is set to host one of the country’s most significant renewable energy gatherings, the 2nd International Solar Power Conclave & Solar Excellence Awards 2025, taking place on 28th August 2025 at the Nishat Hotel. The event is being organised by Energy Update in association with the Private Power & Infrastructure…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Pakistan Railways has launched a plan to restore several old railway routes that have been non-functional for years, in a bid to strengthen connectivity and revive commercial activity in different regions. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan (WealthPK), Sibi-Harnai section, which has remained closed since 2006, has already been restored….
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistan is steadily moving towards self-sufficiency in olive oil and aims to become an exporter within the next five to seven years, said Dr. Muhammad Tariq, National Project Director at Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) on Friday. Pakistan has the potential to be globally competitive across the olive…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): Member of Planning Commission and Vice Chancellor of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Dr Muhammad Nadeem Javaid said the Ministry of Planning has so far rolled out 286 projects under the ‘URAAN Pakistan’ Initiative aimed at transforming the country into a $1 trillion economy by 2035 and a $3 trillion…
