Pakistan
Govt plans 400 ponds, mini-dams for drought-prone areas
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (ABC): The government has proposed constructing 400 lined ponds and mini-dams in drought-prone areas at an estimated cost of Rs48 billion under a broader plan to expand rainwater harvesting and water conservation infrastructure.
According to documents available...
Business
Pakistani potatoes now have export access to 36 global markets
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (ABC): Pakistani potatoes currently have export access to 36 countries, with requirements ranging from routine phytosanitary certification to import permits and additional country-specific conditions.
According to official...
Punjab’s wheat stocks sufficient to meet demand until next harvest
LAHORE, Aug 10 (ABC): Punjab has sufficient wheat stocks to meet the province's consumption requirements until the arrival of the next crop, with this year's record harvest creating a...
World
China
Pakistan receives 258 Chinese farm machines under CPEC
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (ABC): Pakistan has received 258 units of advanced agricultural machinery and irrigation equipment from China under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cooperation to support the modernisation of the country's agriculture sector.
According to official documents available with Wealth...