Day: January 4, 2026

Pakistani scientists develop Basmati variety with longest grain of 9.66mm

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January 4, 2026 0 1 mth

ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP): Scientists at the Rice Research Institute (RRI) have developed a new Basmati rice variety featuring the longest grain ever recorded in Pakistan, measuring 9.66mm. “Sultan Super Basmati, developed in 2025, has a grain length of 9.66mm, the longest so far in […]

Pakistan

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January 4, 2026 0 1 mth

Punjab sugar mills produce 1.36m metric tons of sugar in 45 days

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Karachi mega water supply project set to complete by Dec 2026

ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (ABC): The K-IV water supply project, designed to provide 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of additional water to Karachi, has reached an advanced construction stage and is scheduled for completion by December 2026. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the […]

Pakistan

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Dedicated secretariat set up to speed up seed approvals

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has simplified and accelerated its pest risk analysis, seed evaluation and approval process, aiming to ensure the timely availability of quality seeds, while maintaining strict regulatory controls. According to official documents available with […]

Pakistan

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Pakistan negotiates rice export deals with Philippines, China

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (ABC): Pakistan is advancing efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines and China through government-level negotiations and trade facilitation measures. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Pakistan and Philippine are currently negotiating a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a government-to-government […]

Pakistan

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CDA to procure five modern vehicle testing units

ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (ABC): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the allocation of funds for the procurement of five state-of-the-art vehicle testing units. This decision is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving the efficiency and reliability of vehicle inspections across the federal […]

Pakistan

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Pakistan’s mobile phone industry braces for 5G rollout by mid-year

ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s fast-growing mobile phone industry is preparing to benefit from the expected launch of next-generation 5G services by the middle of the year, as manufacturers step up readiness on both hardware and software fronts. Over the past few years, the country’s […]

Pakistan

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Late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Life of Faith, Service and Human Development

By Farooq Awan His Late Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV will be remembered with deep respect for a lifetime devoted to service, compassion and human development. He dedicated more than six decades to improving lives. He guided his community with care and worked […]

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