ISLAMABAD: The three-day Grand National Olive Gala concluded at F-9 Park on Sunday, attracting an estimated 25,000 visitors, organisers said. The event showcased Pakistan’s growing olive sector and highlighted value-added products, including olive oil, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. Read More: Govt to facilitate growers to boost edible oil production More than 150 stakeholders participated in the […]
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Pakistan Unlocks AI Potential with Local Data Centre
Pakistan AI data centre launches to boost artificial intelligence adoption in healthcare, finance, agriculture, and public safety. Telenor and Data Vault opened the first locally hosted sovereign AI cloud. It allows enterprises to access advanced Nvidia GPUs for AI computing. The project ensures all data remains inside Pakistan, enhancing cybersecurity and national data protection. Experts […]
Punjab launches wheat yield competition 2025–26 with tractors and cash prizes
LAHORE – The Punjab Agriculture Department has announced the launch of the Wheat Yield Competition 2025–26 across the province, aimed at enhancing wheat productivity and rewarding top-performing farmers. The initiative offers a mix of tractors and cash prizes to encourage high-yield cultivation. Read More: Cash prizes announced on maximum per acre wheat production At the provincial […]
ADB approves $48m boost for Balochistan water project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional $48 million loan for the Balochistan Water Resources Development Sector Project (BWRDSP), the bank announced on Wednesday. The extra financing aims to complete several key components delayed earlier due to budget shortfalls. Read More: World Bank approves $200m water project for Balochistan The BWRDSP, cleared by the Central Development […]
Punjab issues guidance for lost or reissued Kisan Cards
LAHORE: Punjab’s Agriculture Department has issued an important notice for farmers regarding Kisan Cards, particularly for those who have lost their card or wish to get it reissued. The department shared instructions and helpline numbers on its official social media accounts. Farmers have been advised to contact the Bank of Punjab helpline in cases of […]
Allied Bank promotes warehouse financing solution for agricultural businesses
Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has concluded a series of awareness activities to promote its Warehouse Facility, a financing solution designed to help agricultural businesses overcome long-standing barriers to credit access. The facility allows millers, traders, farmers, and agri-enterprises to obtain working capital against their stored stock rather than traditional collateral such as land or property. […]
Disasters cause $3.26 trillion in global agricultural losses
Disasters have inflicted a staggering $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years, averaging $99 billion annually, or roughly four per cent of global agricultural GDP, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The report, Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2025, underscores the growing […]
Ogra urged to act as diesel supply gaps spread nationwide
The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has warned Ogra about diesel shortages in several parts of the country. Dealers claim oil companies are restricting supply to speculate on higher prices. They urge immediate action to prevent a national fuel crisis. PPDA vice-chairman Nauman Ali Butt said allocated diesel quotas cannot meet current demand. Dealers report […]
Sarsabz Kissan Convention celebrates top farmers in Multan
Fatima Fertilizer, in partnership with the Punjab Agriculture Department, hosted the Sarsabz Kissan Convention in Multan, drawing over 1,300 farmers to discuss innovative and sustainable agricultural practices. The event focused on strategies to improve wheat yields and overall farm productivity, highlighting the benefits of using Sarsabz Nitrophos and Sarsabz CAN fertilisers. The convention recognised farmers […]
KP cabinet to hold first meeting under CM Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial cabinet, under Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi, is set to hold its first formal meeting on November 14 (Friday), officials confirmed. Invitations have been extended to 10 ministers, one special assistant, and two advisers to attend the session. The agenda has been released, outlining 53 key points for discussion. […]