ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): The Citrus Research Institute (CRI) Sargodha has begun developing seedless and pigmented kinnow varieties to better meet global market demand, marking a major shift in Punjab’s citrus improvement efforts. Punjab has 358,000 acres under citrus cultivation, with expected production for the current season estimated at 3.3 million metric tons. “The current…
LAHORE: Shaping Tomorrow: A Public–Private Partnership Symposium on Increasing Investments for Youth Development was held at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi, bringing together over 200 participants from government, the private sector, academia, civil society, and youth-focused organizations from various districts of Sindh. The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Pathfinder International,…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Pakistan has intensified efforts to strengthen enforcement of its seed regulatory regime by expanding the network of authorised seed inspectors across provinces, aiming to curb the sale of fake and substandard seed and better protect farmers’ interests. According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative is being spearheaded…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Pakistan’s flagship poverty reduction initiative has generated approximately 179,000 new jobs nationwide, highlighting a key outcome of the National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP). According to Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety document available with Wealth Pakistan, hundreds of thousands of households benefited from NPGP interventions during its implementation period. More…
ISLAMABAD: The Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan (AKF-P) and the Embassy of Denmark on Tuesday signed an agreement to support climate-resilient agricultural livelihoods for vulnerable mountain communities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, aiming to strengthen food security and income stability in climate-affected regions. Under the initiative, communities will be supported to adopt climate-smart and regenerative farming practices,…
LAHORE: Day 3 of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 focused on the theme Manifesting Informed Citizenship, encouraging young leaders to critically engage with politics, economics, culture, and civic responsibility in an increasingly interconnected world. The day began with reflective sessions and meditation, setting a thoughtful tone for dialogue and awareness. Participants explored the influence…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): The Benazir Nashonuma Programme is set to distribute more than 3.7 million specialised nutritious food (SNF) packs in 2025 as part of Pakistan’s efforts to curb stunting and malnutrition among pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and young children. Launched in 2020 and expanded nationwide in 2023, the programme has emerged as a…
LAHORE: The 23rd edition of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 commenced on Monday with an inspiring opening day centered around the theme “Manifesting Personal Development.” Bringing together young leaders from across Pakistan, Day One set the tone for six transformative days of reflection, learning, and leadership-building. The opening day emphasized a core belief of…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has provided digital connectivity and advanced IT services to more than 50 universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) located in less-developed areas as part of its efforts to modernise teaching, research and administrative functions across the country. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Applications have been invited from farmers in the Potohar region for the establishment of new olive orchards under a government-backed initiative aimed at expanding commercial olive cultivation, with the deadline set for March 15, 2026. The initiative is part of a broader push to shift farmers toward high-value crops and strengthen…
