PHDEC’s mango bagging initiative

Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC) announces the launch of the “Pilot Project on Mango Bagging,” which will start next week at Tando Allah Yar, Hyderabad, as per a press release.

PHDEC will distribute mango bags among progressive mango growers in Sindh and Punjab. The aim is to integrate bagging with other Integrated Pest Management activities to yield premium mango crops for the season.

Athar Hussain Khokhar, CEO of PHDEC, said of the project, “We are working with growers and exporters to develop product quality so it may fetch a high price in the international market.”

The project is supported by various stakeholers.

PSO, PR upgrade facilities

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Pakistan Railways (PR) inaugurated two upgraded railways filling and storage facilities in Karachi and Lahore, per a press release.

“With these developments, we are strategically positioned to seamlessly optimise logistics and catalyse economic growth, which aligns with our vision for a more prosperous Pakistan,” said PR Chairman and Secretary Mazhar Ali Shah

“The successful launch of the Upgraded Railways Filling & Storage Facilities marks a significant milestone in our longstanding partnership with Pakistan Railways. Together, we’re dedicated to driving innovation and setting new benchmarks for excellence in transportation,” added Syed Taha, Managing Director & CEO PSO.

Published in Dawn, The Business and Finance Weekly, April 22nd, 2024