LAHORE, Feb 17 (ABC): Nutrition International has urged the Punjab government to adopt mandatory food fortification to address malnutrition, which remains a major public health challenge in Pakistan. Programme Manager Zameer Haider said Punjab, one of the country’s most populous provinces, faces high rates of stunting, wasting, and anaemia among children, along with widespread micronutrient…
ISLAMABAD: Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation by delivering full-stack Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT solutions. “Huawei is committed to empower Pakistan’s digital future,” said Ahmed Bilal Masud, CEO of AI and Cloud Business, while addressing media in Islamabad. “By bringing full-stack AI and ICT solutions, we aim not only to…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (ABC): More than 100 enterprises are operating across Pakistan’s olive sector, reflecting the rapid expansion of plantations, growing private participation, and rising domestic and global demand, head of the National Olive Project said. “With government backing, an olive policy is nearing cabinet approval,” Mohammad Tariq, National Project Director, Olive Promotional Program in…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (ABC): A leading Chinese seed company has partnered with universities, research institutes and agribusinesses to modernize agriculture in Pakistan by upgrading skills and introducing advanced cultivation techniques. Zhou Xusheng, Country Director of Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Seed Company Ltd, told Wealth Pakistan that farmer education remains central to the company’s strategy. He said…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (ABC): The rehabilitation and improvement of the Akram Wah Canal under the World Bank-financed Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) Project is expected to begin in March 2026. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the SWAT project supported through International Development Association (IDA) Credits 7254-PK and 7255-PK amounting to $292 million…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (ABC): Pakistan has stepped up efforts to expand its rice exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and African markets through improved market access, trade negotiations, exhibitions, and buyer engagement initiatives. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Pakistan already enjoys zero import duty on rice exports to the GCC…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (ABC): As more than 70 percent of the current sugarcane crop has already been crushed by 41 sugar mills operating across Punjab, farmers in the province have begun cultivating the spring sugarcane crop within the recommended planting window of February and March. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Director of Sugarcane Research Institute (SRI) Faisalabad…
LAHORE, Feb 12 (ABC): The establishment of Pakistan’s first government-run Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Center for Autism is a historic and humanitarian initiative, said Sajida Farooq Tarar, mother of Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar, praising Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her efforts toward the welfare of special children. In a statement…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (ABC): Sensing a lucrative opportunity, progressive farmers in Punjab are increasingly turning to broccoli cultivation, as the demand for the vegetable rises among upper-income consumers. Although broccoli remains a niche crop compared to traditional vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage, it is now widely available at major supermarkets, specialized vegetable outlets, and…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (ABC): As Pakistan and China prepare to celebrate 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026, the federal government has planned to organise a series of 72 activities throughout the year to mark this important milestone. These initiatives aim to commemorate the rich history of bilateral relations while also setting…
