Tag: agriculture

PM seeks businessmen’s support to revive economy

--Imran says govt undertaking reforms to strengthen economy, enhance FBR's performance for tax boost --Says nation needs to change mindset about taxation, imperative for traders to...

Punjab govt introduces drip irrigation with 60pc subsidy

KASUR: To overcome the problem of water shortage in the agriculture field, the Punjab government has introduced drip irrigation system and is providing 60...

Balochistan govt ‘not cooperating’ with ministry, ECC told

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has received complaints from the power division regarding the federal cabinet and that the Balochistan government is not cooperating...

Shafqat, Belarus ambassador for promoting cooperation in field of education

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood during his meeting with Ambassador of Belarus to Pakistan Andrei Ermolovich on Wednesday discussed...

Pakistan, China agree to include social sector projects under CPEC

China to establish nine SEZs for technology transfer, skill development and agriculture projects  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have jointly agreed to form a joint working...

Arid University ‘refuses’ to provide record to audit team

Audit Department may conduct special audit or recommend case to anti-corruption officials Pro-VC also orders investigation for on-going project of agriculture engineering building ISLAMABAD: Pir...

LHC warns plant breeders body against undue protection for MNCs

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday warned Plant Breeders Rights Registry (PBRR), a body said to have been made by the government to...

Lahorites face scorching heat as temp soars to 41°C

LAHORE: The temperature in the provincial capital on Wednesday soared to 41 degrees Celsius while a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius was recorded in the...

Shrinking spring slashes Pakistani harvests

MARDAN: Adil Khan’s hopes for a good harvest are fading again this year as he inspects his orchard of apricot and loquat trees in...

Reduced policies for cultivation causing enhanced imports: PEW

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) has alleged that the government policies have reduced the area under cultivation and production of oilseeds which is being...

Punjab CM says southern Punjab on the road to prosperity, other...

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is bringing a genuine revolution of prosperity and...

Technology key to the future of agriculture, says PARC chairman

  ISLAMABAD: Modern technology has a pivotal role in the future of agriculture sector in Pakistan, however, a lack of awareness and proper understanding of...

Punjab irrigation M&R backlog reaches Rs600 billion

System faces major sustainability challenges of serious environmental, social and economic implications   LAHORE: The updated financial backlog of Punjab irrigation department’s deferred maintenance and repair...

Pakistan to attend two international events in China

BEIJING: Pakistan’s top leadership will be invited to attend two international conferences, scheduled to take place in China in 2018. The international events scheduled to be held in China in...

Tanker mafia selling Rs 800 million water daily to Gwadar city

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Reforms was informed here on Friday that the water mafia in Gwadar city was very active...

Sindh home minister expresses determination towards ending street crimes

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Home, Sohail Anwar Khan Siyal on Wednesday expressed determination to contain street crimes in the city soon with more efficient...

CM discusses promotion of bilateral relations with Netherlands ambassador

LAHORE: Ambassador of Netherlands Ardi Stoios-Braken called on Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. During the meeting, different matters of mutual interest including promotion...