Pakistan Punjab govt announces plans to create green zones LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to establish a protective wall of trees around Lahore as part of... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:21am
Business & Finance Belarus keen to work with SIFC on large tractor manufacturing LAHORE: Belarus has shown its willingness to work with Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Minister launches activation of Kissan Card, anti-smog squad LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb on Monday launched the activation of the “Kissan Card” and... Updated 22 Oct, 2024 07:40am
Pakistan PDA, PFA host national dialogue on World Food Day LAHORE: Speakers at a national dialogue underscored the importance of food security as vital to national stability... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Pakistan 11,000 cows to be distributed among rural women in southern Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to distribute 11,000 cows among rural women in South Punjab, aiming to empower... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Punjab govt to initiate reforms in crop reporting, floriculture LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has decided to carry out reforms in its crop reporting, floriculture... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:02am
Pakistan Punjab govt to provide 1,000 ‘super seeders’ to farmers LAHORE: To discourage the burning of rice stubble, the Punjab Agriculture Department is providing 1,000 super ... Published 12 Oct, 2024 06:17am
Pakistan Maryam to launch activation of ‘Kissan Card’ on 15th LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif will formally launch the activation of the “Kissan Card” on... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Pakistan 1.7m farmers get ‘Kissan Card’: minister LAHORE: Over 170,000 farmers have so far received ‘Kissan Card’, under the Chief Minister Punjab’s initiatives... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Business & Finance Flour crisis feared: ‘Farmers hesitant for wheat sowing in absence of clear policy’ LAHORE: Flour millers have alleged that despite the start of the wheat sowing season, farmers are hesitant to go for... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:31am
Business & Finance Punjab govt earmarks Rs20bn for development of livestock sector LAHORE: The Punjab government has earmarked Rs 20 billion for the development of the livestock sector during the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Local cement despatches continue to shrink at 18pc LAHORE: Due to increased cement prices because of irrational taxation, coupled with low demand local despatches... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Govt promoting mechanization in agri sector: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab government is working on an ambitious programme for promoting mechanization in the agricultural... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance Exporters vow to raise rice exports to $5bn by 2025 LAHORE: Rice exporters expressing their pleasure in achieving the USD 4 billion export mark have vowed to take the... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Farmers urge govt to address issue of inflated bills LAHORE: Farmers have urged the Punjab government to take up the issue of inflated electricity bills with the federal... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Need stressed for reducing post-harvest losses MURREE: Pakistan urgently needs to improve agricultural practices to reduce post-harvest losses, estimated at around... Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:06am
Pakistan Kissan Card scheme: 82,000 farmers receive credit cards LAHORE: Around 82,000 farmers have received their credit cards while the Bank of Punjab has confirmed more than... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance PSMA appeals SBP to extend date of settling outstanding credit lines LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has appealed the State Bank of Pakistan to extend date of... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Business & Finance Govt launches project to form 33 farmer enterprise groups LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a project worth Rs 6 billion to form 33 farmer enterprise groups... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Markets Punjab govt for setting up body to increase cotton yield LAHORE: The Punjab government has ordered the formation of a committee of experts to increase the production of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:54am