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Increase in tobacco tax must to save lives, boost economy: Solangi

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May 26, 2024 0 1 yr

ISLAMABAD: Murtaza Solangi, Former Caretaker Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Sunday said that low cigarettes prices are the reason why children and youth initiate smoking.The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) organized a policy dialogue on tobacco taxation to highlight […]

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Al-Shifa’s Haveli Lakha hospital to become operational by March

RAWALPINDI: Construction of the Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in Haveli Lakha, Okara, has entered its final phase, with inauguration planned for March next year. The facility, built on two acres of donated land, will provide free eye care to thousands of residents in South Punjab, […]

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Pakistan surpasses national potato production target by 44.7%

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Pakistan’s potato production has exceeded expectations, achieving 44.7 percent higher output than the target set by the Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA). According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, the country produced 9.9 million tons of potatoes against the […]

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PACRA upgrades JS Investments to AM1 (Stable) — Pakistan’s Highest Asset Manager Quality Rating

LAHORE: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded JS Investments Limited (JSIL) to AM1 (Stable) — the highest asset manager quality rating in Pakistan. The rating upgrade reflects JSIL’s strengthened governance framework, enhanced operational quality, and a research-driven investment process that has consistently delivered […]

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Wheat sown over 3m acres as Punjab targets 16.5 million in 2025-26

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Wheat sowing has gained strong momentum across Punjab, with more than 3 million acres already cultivated as the province aims to achieve its ambitious target of 16.5 million acres for the 2025–26 season. Dr. Anjum Ali Buttar, consultant at the Punjab […]

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320,000 farmers register for Sindh wheat growers support program

KARACHI, Nov 09 (APP): Around 320,000 wheat growers have so far registered under the Wheat Growers Support Program launched by the Sindh government to boost local wheat production, strengthen farmers’ incomes, and reduce reliance on costly imports. Allah Warayo Rind, Director General of the Sindh […]

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Rs2.77b released for Balochistan PSDP projects

ISLAMABAD, Nov 09 (APP): The federal government on Sunday has released Rs2.77 billion for Balochistan-related development schemes listed under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2025-26. An official working paper shared with the Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives […]

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