Chinese agriculture company to donate hybrid rice seeds to Pakistan

BEIJING: Chinese developer and provider of hybrid seeds based in Wuhan, China will donate hybrid rice seeds to support Pakistan in its relief efforts in flood-stricken areas. “To support Pakistan in its fight against the floods, we will donate some seeds of hybrid rice to Pakistani farmers. We will also send more technicians to the […]

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Summit in Norway highlights development in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem

ISLAMABAD:The Embassy of Pakistan in Norway, in collaboration with private sector, held a ‘Pakistan Norway Future Summit 2022’ in Oslo as an effort to build bridges between emerging startups, IT, software and technology companies from both the countries. The event was organized by Ejad Labs on the sidelines of Oslo Innovation Week, said a press […]

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Imran doesn’t need to cry over leaked audio of Maryam Nawaz: Info Minister

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan did not need to cry over the leaked audio of Maryam Nawaz, which did not have any mention of Farah Gogi and the economic corridor. The minister, in a tweet, said nothing illegal was found in the leaked audios. Neither […]

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IGP for extraordinary security measures for Rabi-ul-Awwal

KARACHI:Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has directed that contingency plan containing foolproof security measures with consultation of religious scholars must be prepared for maintaining peace during the month of Rabi-ul- Awwal. In a directive issued to DIGs, SSPs here on Tuesday, the IGP said for preparation of the contingency plan, keeping […]

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SC reserves decision on a retired employee’s pension matter

ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved the decision on a petition filed by Pakistan Television (PTV) against the NIRC’s decision regarding the non-promotion of Noor Samad Shah, a retired security officer of PTV HQ Islamabad, and the subsequent order by the subordinate court regarding payment of Rs 2.3 million fine to him. A two-member SC […]

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PIA-UBL signs MoU to offer discount on air tickets

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and United Bank Limited signed an agreement on Tuesday in Karachi to offer exclusive discount on international and domestic travel tickets. UBL customers would now be able to get discounted airline tickets. The agreement was signed between CEO PIA Amir Hayat and President UBL Shazad Dada . Air Vice Marshal Amir […]

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T-5 Project to increase hydel generation of Tarbela: Chairman WAPDA

ISLAMABAD:Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen (Retd) Sajjad Ghani said on Tuesday Tarbela Dam has been phenomenally contributing towards economic and social development in Pakistan since its completion in 1974 adding that the under-construction Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T-5) will increase its hydel generation. He expressed these views during his visit to Tarbela Dam. Chairman WAPDA […]

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