12 h. ago Punjab govt launches ‘School on Wheels’, ‘Mobile Library’ initiatives

The Punjab government on Sunday launched “School on Wheels”, “Library on Wheels”, and a Mobile Library Project to foster a culture of reading among children across the province. According to a private news channel, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting education in remote areas of the province. […]

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21 h. ago Sugar millers demand deregulation to boost industry growth and exports

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has strongly urged the federal government to deregulate the sugar sector, similar to how provinces have deregulated sugarcane. During its general body meeting on Sunday, PSMA emphasized that sugar is the second-largest industry after agriculture and deserves policy consistency to thrive. In a detailed statement, PSMA highlighted […]

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23 h. ago Govt launches Rs3bn aquaculture park in Karachi to boost exports

ISLAMABAD – The government has announced a Rs3 billion aquaculture park at Korangi Fish Harbour in Karachi to strengthen the country’s blue economy and promote sustainable marine development. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry revealed this during a high-level meeting attended by officials from the Marine Fisheries Department, Gwadar Port Authority, and […]

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44 h. ago Karachi set to drive Pakistan’s Rs3bn aquaculture revolution

The federal government has unveiled a major initiative to develop a Rs3 billion aquaculture park at Korangi Fish Harbour in Karachi, aiming to bolster Pakistan’s blue economy and seafood exports. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the project during a high-level meeting with officials from maritime and fisheries departments. The 120-acre […]

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56 h. ago Govt launches major EV push, targets students and unemployed

The Pakistani federal government is targeting students and unemployed individuals in a major scheme to promote the use of electric vehicles, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday, saying the move will save billions of dollars in fuel imports, help protect environment and promote local industry. The prime minister said this while presiding over a […]

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2 w. ago Internet, Mobile Services disrupted in Karachi amid 9 Muharram processions

KARACHI – Key mourning procession for 9th of Muharram is underway in Karachi from Nishtar Park and is going toward

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2 w. ago Karachi and Lahore on high alert for 9th muharram processions

Tight security arrangements have been finalized for the central 9th Muharram processions in both Karachi and Lahore, as the country observes the solemn day. In Karachi, the main procession will begin at 1 PM from Nishtar Park, following a religious gathering where prominent scholar Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi will deliver a sermon. After the majlis, […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan sets bold industrial revival plan to boost exports and cut imports

ISLAMABAD – The government has finalized a new industrial policy to revive Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector. The Prime Minister’s Committee on Industrial Policy approved key reforms in a recent meeting chaired by SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan. The policy focuses on increasing exports, reducing imports, and helping small businesses grow. Officials said the industry’s share in […]

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2 w. ago Balochistan govt to launch ‘People’s Train’ in Quetta for comfortable travel

QUETTA – Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced a new transport initiative for Quetta’s residents, promising the launch of the “People’s Train” to provide affordable and comfortable travel across the city. The train service will run throughout the day from Kuchlak to Sheikh Zayed Hospital, making daily commutes easier for locals. CM Bugti […]

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2 w. ago Govt to launch AI education at primary level, expand digital access across Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) education at the primary level, aiming to equip young students with digital skills from an early age. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima, shared the development during a Senate IT Committee meeting chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan. She stated that children […]

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