December 2025
Pakistan-China Business Forum Opens Sub-Branch in Hangzhou
BEIJING, Dec 29 (APP): The Sub-branch of the Pakistan-China Business Forum (PCBF) was recently inaugurated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, marking a step forward to deepen economic and trade cooperation between China and Pakistan within the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region. Strategically located in one of China’s most dynamic economic hubs, the new branch will focus […]
Kashgar trade fair inks 19.6m yuan in deals, spurs BRI cooperation
BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):The Kashgar Featured Products Promotion and the 2nd Trade Fair was recently held in Kashgar, Xinjiang, bringing together overseas buyers and local enterprises to deepen economic and trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The event attracted more than 40 purchasing representatives and heads of chambers of commerce from countries including […]
Pakistan, ADB signs climate resilience initiatives worth 304.5 million for Provinces
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed two major climate resilience initiatives worth 304.5 million for Singh and Punjab Provinces. The Agreement signed for the Sindh Coastal Resilience Sector Project (SCRP) amounting to USD 180.5 Million, and the Punjab Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Agriculture […]
AIOU approves market-oriented academic programs in psychology, media & business analytics
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) held a meeting of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities under the chairmanship of the Dean of the Faculty, Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Sahir. During the meeting, the Schemes of Studies of BS, MPhil and PhD programs offered by various departments […]
KSrelief concludes second phase of livestock-based economic empowerment project in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has successfully concluded the second phase of the “Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Households in Pakistan through Livestock Provision Project.” Under this completed phase, 1,000 vulnerable households in the districts of Swat, Swabi, Haripur, and Mansehra were supported through the provision of comprehensive […]
Pakistan Railways partners with five waste management firms to improve station cleanliness
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):In a bid to enhance cleanliness and improve passenger facilities, Pakistan Railways (PR) has signed agreements with five waste management organizations to ensure better sanitation at major railway stations across the country. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the agreements have been signed with the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), […]
Pakistan targets import cut as domestic ginger production goes up
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Pakistan’s long-standing dependence on imported ginger is expected to ease as domestic cultivation gains momentum, driven by research-led innovation, farmer participation and targeted government support. Ginger farming in the country has expanded following sustained research efforts by the Vegetable Research Institute of the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad, in collaboration with […]
100,000 vehicles tagged as Jan 1 deadline nears; 3,842 issued in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):More than 100,000 vehicles have received M-Tag since November 14, while action against non-tagged vehicles will begin on January 1. With the deadline close, a large number of citizens are visiting M-Tag centers, where staff and stock have been increased to manage demand. The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has announced that […]
PIA retired employees thank govt for continuation of allowances after privatisation
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):The Pakistan International Airlines Retired Employees Association (PIAREA) thanked government for continuation of allowances and all other benefits following the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The association conveyed its views during its 16th annual gathering held under the chairmanship of Syed Tahir Hassan. A large number of retired PIA employees attended […]
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Dec 31 (APP):Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Wednesday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.95 […]