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268,000 hectares in northern Pakistan suitable for commercial tea cultivation

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January 2, 2026 0 5 mths

ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP): Pakistan is exploring the commercial cultivation of tea in its northern highlands after the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) assessments confirmed that large areas in the region are suitable for long-term and climate-smart plantations. Dr Farrukh Siyar Hamid, Technical Tea Consultant […]

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Pakistan plans export zones, disease-free compartments for livestock exports

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (ABC): Pakistan plans to accelerate livestock exports by establishing dedicated meat processing export zones and disease-free compartments for major animal diseases, as part of broader efforts to modernise one of the country’s fastest-growing economic sectors. Plans are also underway to establish modern […]

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Balochistan projects receives over Rs11bn under PSDP 2025-26

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (ABC): The Finance Division has released Rs11.4 billion for development projects in Balochistan under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26, with funds directed towards road infrastructure, urban rehabilitation and water supply schemes. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, against the […]

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Pakistan targets 70% edible oil self-sufficiency by 2035

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (ABC): Pakistan has prepared a strategic plan to reduce its dependence on imported edible oil and achieve 70% self-sufficiency by 2035 through expanded local oilseed production and olive cultivation. According to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research’s Year Book 2024-25, […]

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Pakistan Railways set for tech revolution with 1,700km fiber network

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (ABC): Pakistan Railways is set for a major technology-driven transformation as it moves ahead with an ambitious digitization programme involving a 1,700-kilometre fiber optic network and a range of smart railway systems aimed at modernizing operations, freight management and passenger services nationwide. […]

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Pakistan expanding radar network to bring entire country under coverage

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (ABC): Pakistan is expanding and upgrading its weather radar network to bring almost the entire country under radar coverage. Speaking to Wealth Pakistan, a spokesman for the Pakistan Meteorological Department said the PMD is adopting modern radar technology to monitor severe weather […]

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2,200 madrassah students receive technical training by NAVTTC

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (ABC): The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has trained more than 2,200 madrassah students under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme (PMYSDP). According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, a total of 2,480 madrassah students were enrolled in technical […]

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