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Pakistan’s Rice Sector Gets Major Boost with Indigenous Hybrid Seed Developed at Punjab University
Collaborative research with Wuhan University introduces high-yield, climate-tolerant rice The agricultural community in Pakistan has received a promising development with the introduction of a new hybrid rice seed, created by researchers at the University of the Punjab in collaboration with experts from Wuhan University, China. The innovative rice variety belongs to the Honglian hybrid category, […]
England Ends Pakistan’s Title Hopes at World Junior Team Squash Championship
Pakistan’s journey at the World Junior Team Squash Championship 2025 has officially come to a close after a quarter-final defeat at the hands of England. The highly anticipated clash was played in Cairo, where England sealed their semi-final spot with a convincing 2–0 win. The opening match set the tone for the day. England’s Dylan […]
Cola NEXT Leads the Way: Unveiling Pakistan’s Most Sustainable PET Bottle Innovation
Karachi, Pakistan – In a remarkable achievement for local innovation, Cola NEXT has boldly surpassed multinational corporations by setting a new industry benchmark in sustainable packaging. Proudly Pakistani, Cola NEXT introduces its latest breakthrough: an advanced, eco-friendly PET bottle design that significantly reduces plastic usage by 8-10% compared to conventional standards. Central to this industry-leading innovation […]
Pakistan Restricts Road Travel for Arbaeen Pilgrims Amid Security Concerns
In a move aimed at safeguarding citizens, Pakistan has officially prohibited road travel for pilgrims heading to Iran and Iraq for this year’s Arbaeen observances. The decision was announced by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who emphasized that national security concerns were at the core of this policy shift. “Following detailed discussions with the Ministry of […]
IMF Dismisses Pakistan’s Marginal Power Subsidy Plan for Industry
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly rejected a proposed energy relief package from Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy that sought to offer surplus electricity to industrial sectors at marginal cost. According to informed sources, the proposal involved providing up to 8,000 megawatts of surplus electricity to industries — specifically AI, data mining, and manufacturing — […]
Pakistan Air Force Shines at RIAT 2025 with JF-17C and C-130 Awards
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has earned global acclaim after winning prestigious awards at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025, one of the world’s largest and most respected airshows, held annually in the United Kingdom. This year’s event brought international attention to the JF-17C Block III, Pakistan’s advanced multi-role fighter jet, and the legendary […]
Massive Crackdown in Kohistan Scandal: NAB Recovers Rs25 Billion in Assets
In a major move against entrenched corruption networks, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has escalated the high-profile Kohistan corruption case to the status of a formal investigation. As part of this broader effort, NAB has managed to recover and freeze assets totaling an estimated Rs25 billion. The operation began with the arrest of Muhammad Ayub, […]
‘Battle for Truth’ Declared as Theme for Pakistan’s Independence Day 2025
The Government of Pakistan has officially announced that Independence Day 2025, celebrated on August 14, will revolve around the central theme of “Marka-e-Haq”, translated as the Battle for Truth. This year’s theme was confirmed during a planning session chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, reflecting directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to align the national […]
Temu’s Pakistani Honeymoon Ends as Users Delete the App in Protest
For months, Temu carved a place for itself in the carts of Pakistani shoppers by offering suspiciously cheap prices on everything from kitchen gadgets to fake Crocs. Now, that honeymoon appears to be over. Since the start of July, shoppers across Pakistan have reported massive and abrupt price increases on Temu – some as high […]
Bank Makramah Limited Accelerates Recapitalization with Major Capital Injections and Strategic Asset Sale, Signaling Robust Future Growth
Karachi, July 4, 2025 – Bank Makramah Limited (BML) is making significant strides in its recapitalization efforts, reinforcing its commitment to long-term financial stability and growth. This progress is supported by a recent PKR 5 billion deposit from His Excellency Nasser Abdulla Hussain Lootah, BML’s esteemed Sponsor. This amount, to be recorded as an advance […]