Punjab Forest deptt starts using hydroseeding technology for barren lands

LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP): In a bid to combat climate change induced environmental degradation and land erosion, Punjab’s Forest Department has begun using hydroseeding technology to bring barren lands under vegetative cover. Punjab Forest department Chief Conservator Abid Gobdal told Wealth Pakistan (WealthPK), “We have successfully implemented hydroseeding over several acres in Jallo Park near…

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ERI welcomes Punjab’s ban on use of 13 insecticides to protect rice quality, public health

LAHORE, Aug 8 (APP): Dr Arshad Makhdoom Sabir, Chief Scientist at the Entomological Research Institute (ERI), on Friday welcomed the Punjab government’s move to ban the sale, distribution and use of 13 specific insecticides on paddy crops, calling it a vital step to safeguard the international reputation and quality of Pakistan’s renowned basmati and non-basmati…

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Gilgit-Baltistan CM meets with AKDN leaders

ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Mr Haji Gulbar Khan met with the President of Ismaili Council for Pakistan, Mr Nizar Mewawalla, the Chief Executive Officer of Serena Hotels Mr Aziz Boolani and the Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan Mr Akhtar Iqbal. The Chief Minister appreciated the Aga Khan Development Network’s longstanding…

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Self meter reading initiative attracts over 1 million users

ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP): In a groundbreaking development aimed at enhancing transparency and customer satisfaction in electricity consumption, over one million users across Pakistan have embraced the self meter reading initiative. This progressive step is part of the government’s wider efforts to tackle issues of over billing and inaccurate meter readings, leveraging digital technology to…

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International observers applaud resilience and momentum of China’s economy in H1 2025

By People’s Daily China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first half of 2025, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to both the same period in 2024 and the entirety of 2024, according to data from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics. International observers note China’s resilience in navigating…

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China accelerates innovation to drive high-quality development and global cooperation

By He Yin, People’s Daily Two recent events have drawn global attention. Global industry leaders convened at the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing to explore innovation under the theme “High-Speed Rail: Innovation and Development for a Better Life”. Meanwhile, the inauguration ceremony of the International Deep Space Exploration Association was held in…

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