Pakistan
Pakistan developing high-yielding, heat-tolerant tomato varieties
LAHORE, July 8 (ABC): Scientists at the Vegetable Research Institute (VRI), Faisalabad, are developing high-yielding, heat-tolerant tomato varieties to help reduce recurring tomato shortages in Pakistan.
"We are currently developing hybrid tomato varieties that can withstand high temperatures and resist...
China
China proposes three-point roadmap to deepen ties, advance CPEC 2.0 with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, June 9 (ABC): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday proposed a three-point roadmap to deepen China-Pakistan relations, accelerate the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)...
Flurry of activities to mark 75th anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic ties
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (ABC): Pakistan and China are set to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026 with a year-long series of events, as the government plans...
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Pakistan plans Rs2.8bn leather skills programme to boost exports
ISLAMABAD, Jul 04 (ABC): The government plans to launch a Rs2.8 billion Leather Sector Skills Development Programme under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The initiative aims to modernise training infrastructure, improve workforce productivity and strengthen Pakistan's leather exports.
According...