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…
Nations do not survive on the strength of swords and cannons alone; they live through the power of thought, narrative, and truth. During the recent tensions between Pakistan and India, the world once again witnessed that wars today are not fought merely on battlefields, but also on the frontiers of information and propaganda. In that…
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…
