Agri-scientist for opting vertical farming for beauty and productivity

ISLAMABAD: The fragmentation of arable land into smaller pieces coupled with rapidly decreasing agricultural labor force requires Pakistan to consider vertical farming practices, said a professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics while talking to reporter. GROW is a viable alternative to mainstream agriculture. It is a design-based light recipe which shines vertically across the farmland. […]

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Power supply system affected in city as 106 feeders tripped after rains

HYDERABAD:Several areas of Hyderabad facing power outages as more than 106 feeders have tripped after continued heavy downpour in the city late Tuesday night. Areas including Latifabad, Qasimabad and City taluka are facing power suspension for several hours due to continuous rains. According to report, 15 mm rain was recorded in the city which caused […]

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IHC adjourns hearing on plea of Therapy Works’ employee

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned hearing till January 17, in a plea filed by Therapy Works’ employee seeking legal action against accused Zahir Jaffar and investigation officer Abdul Sattar in Noor Mukadam case. Earlier, the trial court had dismissed the same plea of Amjad who was also an accused in Noor Mukadam […]

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Control room established at DC office in Ziarat for tourists

QUETTA: Deputy Commissioner Ziarat Habib Naseer on Wednesday said that all the tourists visiting Ziarat district are informed that a control room has been set up in the office of Deputy Commissioner to alleviate any problem due to snowfall in Ziarat. According to DC announcement, in case of emergency situation, tourists will contact on following […]

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Control room set up in Kohlu to deal with rain emergency situation

QUETTA: A control room was set up in order to deal with any emergency situation caused by torrential rains Deputy Commissioner Kohlu said on Wednesday. He said district administration Central control room has been set up with the aim to help people in rain affected areas. The DC said that rescue teams have been formed […]

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Fawad for promoting Pak-UK bilateral trade

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday underlined the need for promoting trade and investment opportunities between Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK). The minister, in a meeting with British High Commissioner Christian Turner, said exchange of trade delegations between the two countries would foster bilateral cooperation in the trade sector. Matters […]

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