“Dil Se Pakistan” Fundraiser in Beijing Raises Support for Children Battling Thalassemia
The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the Pakistan Women’s Association of Beijing (PWAB), hosted a heartfelt fundraising event titled “Dil Se Pakistan” to support children suffering from Thalassemia, a life-threatening genetic blood disorder requiring lifelong care. Held at the Embassy premises, the event was led by Marium Mahmood, spouse of Pakistan’s Ambassador […]
Wang Yi Holds Phone Call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar
On May 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, at the latter’s request. Providing an update on the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and India, Mohammad Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan […]
Harpo Hydropower Project Fast-Tracked to Boost Energy Supply in Gilgit-Baltistan
The federal government has prioritized the swift execution of the Harpo Hydropower Project (HPP) in Gilgit-Baltistan, as a high-level committee convened under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, reviewed its progress and strategic importance. Speaking at the meeting held at the Ministry of Water Resources, the minister underscored the […]
Construction Begins on 20MW Power Supply Project for Gwadar Port and South Free Zone
Construction has officially commenced on a 20-megawatt power supply project for Gwadar Port and the Gwadar Free Zone South, with an estimated cost of Rs 727.738 million under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP). The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QUESCO) has already mobilized key infrastructure to the site, including high-capacity power cables and poles. Installation […]
BRISD and Yingke Law Firm Launch Legal Capacity-Building Workshops in Pakistan
The Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), in partnership with Yingke Law Firm—China’s largest law firm by number of lawyers—has launched a series of legal workshops in Pakistan to enhance legal capacity and cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The initiative was formalized during a strategic meeting held on April 21, […]
From Balochistan Fields to Shanghai Labs: A Researcher’s Mission to Revive Pakistan’s Agriculture
Abdul Rehman, a 30-year-old researcher from Loralai, Balochistan, is working at the forefront of plant developmental biology at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), where he is developing scientific solutions to help Pakistan’s drought-hit agricultural sector adapt to climate change. “I’ve watched crops in my village fail year after year because of temperature swings and water […]
Govt Weighs Higher Taxes on Fertilisers, Pesticides in FY26 Budget to Meet Revenue Goals
The federal government is considering revisions to its taxation policy on agricultural inputs in the upcoming 2025–26 budget, including a potential increase in the excise duty on fertilisers from 5% to 10%, along with the introduction of a new 5% tax on pesticides. The move is aimed at supporting the government’s revenue target of Rs14.3 […]
Govt Considers Doubling Fertilizer Excise Duty, Introducing New Tax on Pesticides in FY26 Budget
The federal government is evaluating proposals to increase taxes on key agricultural inputs as part of its upcoming 2025–26 federal budget, including plans to double the existing excise duty on fertilisers and introduce a new tax on pesticides, The Express Tribune reported, citing senior tax officials. The current 5% Federal Excise Duty (FED) on fertilisers […]
A new National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority approved, older ones scrapped amid concerns over provincial autonomy
The President of Pakistan has issued an ordinance to establish the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), a new body aimed at centralizing food safety and agricultural trade functions. The initiative consolidates the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) and the Animal Quarantine Department (AQD) into a single authority to enhance efficiency and regulatory coordination. […]
Rupee Posts Marginal Gain Against US Dollar in Early Trading
The Pakistani rupee showed a slight appreciation against the US dollar during intra-day trading on Thursday, gaining 0.04% in the inter-bank market. By 10 a.m., the rupee was trading at 281.35, an increase of Re0.12 from the previous day’s closing rate of 281.47. The minor uptick in the rupee’s value comes amid a relatively stable […]