NARC’s Lentil-24 variety shows strong performance in field trials
ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (ABC): The National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) has developed a high-yielding lentil variety, NARC Lentil-24, which is performing well in field trials. “The new variety is expected…
Work on CPEC-linked Yarikh–Sagu Motorway set to begin in May
ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (ABC): Construction on the Yarikh–Sagu Motorway (Package-I) is expected to resume from May this year. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the 50-kilometre, four-lane CPEC-linked project,…
Turkish General Visits Pakistan Naval Headquarters to Boost Maritime Cooperation
Both sides discuss regional security amid Middle East tensions and reaffirm defence collaboration Islamabad — April 7, 2026: Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, General Levent…
BYD Denza N9 flash charging SUV enters pre-sales with 9-minute charging and 420km range
BEIJING — BYD’s premium brand Denza has opened pre-sales for the Denza N9 flash charging SUV, introducing a large luxury hybrid model with ultra-fast charging and extended electric range as…
Governor Punjab meets President Zardari to discuss governance and public welfare
Lahore, April 7, 2026: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan met President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad to review the administrative situation in Punjab and discuss ongoing public welfare initiatives.…
Pakistan fruit exports hit $251.9 million in FY2026 as vegetable shipments drop sharply
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s fruit exports reached $251.947 million during the first eight months of FY2026, recording a 6.25% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Pakistan…
Gold prices fall in Pakistan on April 7 as global market trend pulls rates lower
KARACHI, Apr 7 — Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, April 7, following a drop in international markets, reversing gains recorded a day earlier, according to the All Pakistan…
WAPDA opens primary school in Chitral to support local education
Chitral, April 7, 2026: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has established a primary school in Koghuzi village near the Golen Gol Hydel Power Station to provide education facilities…
Pakistan aims to attract Russian tourists with $1 billion annual revenue target
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is targeting up to $1 billion in annual revenue by attracting around 50,000 Russian tourists each year, as the country positions itself to benefit from shifting global…
Islamabad enforces early market closures under fuel conservation measures
ISLAMABAD — Authorities in Islamabad have announced new business timings under federal austerity and fuel conservation measures, requiring markets and shopping centres to close by 8:00 PM, officials said after…
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