Punjab, centre rift emerges over wheat procurement
The Punjab govt has insisted on procuring imported wheat at Rs1,400 per 40kg.
Amin Ahmed
Covid-19 threatens gains in health and education sectors: WB
The analysis shows that most countries had made steady progress in building human capital of children before the pandemic.
Children suffering from malnutrition given mineral-enriched food
More than 40pc of Pakistani children under the age of five suffer long term health problems because of malnutrition.
USAID’s Pakistan Reading Project comes to an end
ISLAMABAD: After seven years of partnerships with federal and provincial education leaders and training of more than...
WB finalises solid waste management project
In first phase, activities aim to mitigate high flooding risks caused by accumulation of solid waste in Karachi's drainage system.
Minister renews locust invasion warning
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhr Imam has warned that locusts can migrate from...
Top cotton committee without CEO
ISLAMABAD: As the cotton production in the country is experiencing a declining trend over the past few years, the...
Japan announces grant for MCI
ISLAMABAD:The Japanese government has announced a $4.7 million grant for the procurement of special garbage disposal...
WB support sought to build power project on Swat river
The project will be run-of-river, with a limited reservoir area of fifty acres.
Intensive operations reduced desert locust infestation: report
Till now 54,460,000 hectares have been surveyed and 11,248,000 hectares have been cleared of desert locusts.
PSM’s transaction structure approved
"PSM losses and liabilities currently stand at around Rs350 million," says minister.
Balochistan needs plan to exploit agri potential
Potential districts for agro-economy development include Washuq, Kharan, Panjgur, Kech, Lasbela, Awaran, Khuzdar and Gwadar.
Qatar introduces major changes to labour law
New rules end requirement for migrants to obtain employers’ nod to change jobs.
Risk of locust migration subsides
Food minister says NLCC teams working in a coordinated way for the eradication of desert locust in Pakistan.
BOI launches investment strategy
ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BOI) on Thursday unveiled an Investment Promotion Strategy for the next three...
Pakistan may import red kidney beans from Ethiopia: minister
Decision rests on the condition that SOPs are fully complied with by the Ethiopian govt, says Syed Fakhr Imam.
Pakistan, China agree to boost industrial cooperation under CPEC
Board of investment chairman says second phase requires a 180-degree shift in management and roles.
Britain delivers 40 more crop sprayers
NLCC concerned at presence of locusts in India’s Rajasthan, Gujarat areas.
IFAD to help small farmers hit by coronavirus
Advice to improve their income, food security will be conveyed through mobile phones.
Public offerings of OGDCL, PPL, PRC shares approved
CCoP clears transaction structures of four state-owned companies.