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Pakistan makes local production of imported seeds compulsory

The federal government has made it obligatory for the companies to take local production of any imported seed variety to at least 50 per cent…

Dementia risk increases in Pakistan, reveals World Alzheimer’s Report 2023

As many as 55 million people worldwide are estimated to be living with the neurological condition out of which two thirds of people still mistakenly…

Mangla Dam attains maximum storage level

LAHORE – Mangla Dam, the largest water reservoir in terms of water storage in the country, has filled to its maximum conservation level of 1242…

Tarbela Dam attains maximum storage level of 1550 feet

LAHORE – The mega water reservoir of Tarbela has been filled to its maximum level of 1550 feet above mean sea level, resulting in the…

Pakistan to issue Rs100 commemorative coin

KARACHI – Pakistan will issue a Rs100 commemorative coin to mark 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The CPEC has contributed greatly to…

Punjab suspends heart surgeries at PIC

LAHORE – Punjab has suspended open heart surgeries at Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) due to seepage of sewerage water in the operation theatres after…

Bank of China opens second branch in Islamabad

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has appreciated China and its financial institutions for extending a helping hand to Pakistan during the economic crisis. He was speaking…

SBP imposes monetary penalty of Rs350.799 million on six leading banks

LAHORE – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed monetary penalties amounting to Rs350.799 million on six banks for violations of regulatory instructions during…

Wet spell to continue across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Countrywide rains on Thursday brought the life to a standstill in major cities including Rawalpindi/Islamabad by causing urban flooding, frequent traffic jams and…

PDMA issues flood alert as India releases water in River Chenab and Ravi

LAHORE – Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued flood alert for River Ravi and Chenab following release of water from India and widespread rains…

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