Pyrilla and whitefly infestations have become a significant threat to sugarcane production across Pakistan due to rising humidity levels. The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has warned that delays in controlling these pests could cause irreversible damage to the crop. The ministry has urged sugarcane growers to take immediate preventive and control measures. Farmers are advised
With at least five companies interested in entering the Pakistani market, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) spadework for launching satellite internet services in the country is almost complete. However, a final requirement — registration of the service providers with the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board (PSARB) — has yet to be fulfilled, holding up large amounts of
The KSE 100 index closed up 796 points at 156,467 on Tuesday, as a positive economic outlook lifted market sentiment, as investors reacted favourably to the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) latest remarks on the flood crisis and the broader economic environment. The SBP’s in its monetary policy statement provided reassurance, stating that while the flood situation remains ongoing, its economi
The five-year action plan (2025–2029) agreed between China and Pakistan aims to broaden their “all-weather partnership” beyond economic corridors, extending it into politics, defence and security, counterterrorism, climate change, science & technology, and culture. The blueprint seeking to build “an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era” comes against the back
Pakistan and China have agreed to mobilise a $7 billion multi-party financing package for the long-delayed ML-1 rail project and mapped out a 2025–29 action plan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The agreement extends beyond railroads into highways, industry, agriculture, and livelihoods — signalling a deeper strategic partnership. According to a Dawn report, a pivotal follow-up meeti