Govt plans to use locusts for developing bio-compost
Initially insects will be collected through community mobilisation.
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US donates 100 ventilators to Pakistan
Washington has so far contributed $27m in efforts against virus.
Kamyab Jawan Programme, UNFPA sign MoU
ISLAMABAD: The Kamyab Jawan Programme and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) signed a memorandum of...
Agri package implementation discussed
Subsidy to the tune of about Rs37 billion would be offered to farmers on the purchase of fertilisers.
Provinces to roll out Wheat Release Policy soon
Wheat Monitoring Committee has so far issued import permit to 70 importers for a quantity of 355,950 tonnes.
Chinese seeds to enhance cotton crop yield, says food minister
NA informed Plant Breeders Act not being implemented properly.
PIA to ground 150 pilots with ‘dubious licences’
PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez says “about 150 pilots are being grounded.”
Emirates service suspension comes after 30 passengers from Pakistan test positive
Decision to remain in force till July 3.
Oxfam-MDF kits distribution drive
ISLAMABAD: Humanitarian organisation Oxfam has initiated a drive for the distribution of 1,400 hygiene kits in...
IT policy can boost exports, says World Bank
Pakistan is the second highest exporter of information, communication and technology (ICT) services from South Asia.
Locust situation worsening as swarms entering Pakistan via Afghanistan
Insects entering Punjab from KP, posing serious threat to country’s food basket.
Govt seeks $375m to upgrade Discos
ISLAMABAD: The government has requested $375 million loan from the World Bank to improve electricity supply and...
Pakistanis in Canada asked to contact consulate to return home
Canada has contributed $850,000 to the World Health Organisation to assist it in its fight against Covid-19.
Over 5,000 sq km area cleared from locusts in 46 districts
FAO says additional adult groups and swarms will form in Balochistan, Punjab and KP.
Privatisation progress reviewed
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission on Tuesday reviewed the progress made in negotiations with bidders on the...
Agri sector budget proposals discussed
ISLAMABAD: The sub-committee for the Special Committee on Agricultural Products in its meeting on Monday discussed...
Ministry’s senior staff member passes away from Covid-19
ISLAMABAD:A senior clerical staff member from the Ministry of National Food Security and Research Tariq Mahmood, ...
Study maps supply chains for critical products during pandemic
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank on Thursday released a landmark study which maps supply chains for critical...
Think tank mulls account offering for overseas Pakistanis
Finance SAPM emphasises the need for demand trials in pursuit of developing the target market.
Police command reviews steps to protect public and places
LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Shoaib Dastagir says all available resources should be utilised under...