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PM directs for preparing comprehensive strategy to boost agri exports
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive five-year strategy to boost agricultural exports. He emphasized that reforming the agriculture sector and educating farmers on international standards were top priorities of the government. The prime minister was chairing a meeting of a Working Group comprising private […]
IESCO notifies power suspension programme
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Monday issued a power suspension programme for Tuesday, in various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to an IESCO spokesperson, the power supply of several feeders and grid stations will remain suspended from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm […]
All out efforts being made to gain economic prosperity: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik on Monday said that Pakistan is making all out efforts to gain economic prosperity. It would further strengthen defense sector of Pakistan, he said while talking to a private television channel. We have bilateral and trade relations with many countries including America, he said. […]
Zong, NADRA partner to advance Pakistan’s digital transformation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Zong and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital transformation drive, a key priority under the government’s ‘Digital Pakistan’ agenda. The collaboration aligns with the Prime Minister’s agenda for citizen-centric technological advancement and aims to enhance secure, inclusive digital services […]
LHC seeks police safety plan on kite flying permission
LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed police authorities to submit a comprehensive safety plan in connection with the notification allowing kite flying. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid passed the directions while hearing a petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel, challenging the Kite Flying Ordinance and the Deputy Commissioner’s notification […]
Pakistan develops 400 advanced chickpea breeding lines
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Pakistan has developed 400 advanced chickpea breeding lines under a newly established Speed Breeding Facility, aimed at accelerating the development of climate-resilient and high-yield pulse varieties. Dr Shahid Riaz Malik, Head of the Pulses Research Program at the National Agricultural Research Centre, told Wealth Pakistan that the advanced breeding lines have been […]
IHC approves Practice, Procedure Rules
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday approved the Practice and Procedure Rules 2025 and Establishment Rules 2025 of the IHC and subordinate courts. Registrar of the Islamabad High Court Muhammad Yar Walana issued separate notifications approving the rules approved by the Chief Justice and judges. According to the notification issued regarding […]
Rubina Khalid visits BISP offices in Karachi, directs women to obtain free social protection wallet SIMs
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson, Senator Rubina Khalid on Wednesday visited the Tehsil Office Aram Bagh, District South, and the Dynamic Registry Center in Karachi, where she interacted with deserving women beneficiaries, listened to their concerns, and issued on-the-spot directives for facilitation. Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad and senior BISP […]
PM directs for expediting measures to provide loans to SMEs on easy terms
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant institutions to expedite measures for providing loans to small and medium enterprises on easy terms through banks and other financial institutions. Chairing a meeting regarding Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) here at the PM House, the prime minister commended […]
PM directs for expediting measures to provide loans to SMEs on easy terms
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant institutions to expedite measures for providing loans to small and medium enterprises on easy terms through banks and other financial institutions. Chairing a meeting regarding Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) here at the PM House, the prime minister commended […]