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Pakistani mango producers to boost exports to major markets including the U.S.
Pakistan is all set to start this season’s mango exports from May 20, eyeing a target of 100,000 metric tons this year, despite climate-change induced poor harvest. All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA), says...May 17, 2019 1992 0 -
One million species face extinction – New UN Study
Findings of a new globally sourced report have put the world on a sharp notice. The future of the planet seems so different now that one million species could be gone within a few decades if...May 7, 2019 1227 0 -
US-Pakistan trade soared to record highs during 2017-18
While the United States and Pakistan – longtime allies in the fight against terror with ups downs in bilateral ties – differed on some key strategic issues, the two-way trade between them soared to $6.6 billion....May 3, 2019 848 0 -
Pandak Farms launch first ever project to grow Papaya in northern Pakistan
Just 53 kilometers away from Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, a traveler to district Attock, has a pleasant surprise to see – a farm with Papaya, the exotic fruit never previously cultivated in this part of the country....May 1, 2019 2030 0 -
Modi threatens to wipe out Pakistan with ‘mother of nuclear bombs’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has threatened to wipe out Pakistan with the “Mother of Nuclear Bombs.” Modi, whose BJP draws support on several extremist groups, is bidding for reelection in the ongoing elections, and made...Apr 18, 2019 872 0 -
Let’s make food our medicine for a better future
The World Bank organized a discussion on a key issue impacting the present and future of the world. “On the Menu: Can Food be the Planet’s Medicine?” sprang from concerns that current diets are making both...Apr 11, 2019 1085 0 -
Take part in political process to make a difference – Pakistani-American NJ town mayor
Pakistani-American Sadaf Jaffer, whose election as mayor of Montgomery township in New Jersey came as a breath of fresh air amidst divisive debate on immigration, has a simple message to share: Be active participants in the...Apr 11, 2019 2007 0 -
Pakistanis feature prominently on Forbes’ Under 30 Asia List of Entrepreneurs
Image: Collage includes (L to R) Zain Ashraf, Laila Kasuri and Karishma Ali Credit: Forbes/SAMAA TV How entrepreneurship is fast taking roots in the educated youth of the generally complacent Pakistani society is reflected in the...Apr 5, 2019 1466 0 -
World Bank raises $13 billion through Green Bonds
The World Bank has raised more than US$13 billion through the green bond that since its launch in 2008 has emerged as a new way to connect investor financing to climate projects. Proceeds have come from...Mar 21, 2019 1497 0 -
‘Emphasizing common humanity in education key to curbing extremism’
The attacks on mosques in New Zealand once again remind that the world is confronted with a gigantic issue and needs a solution that can come from an education that emphasizes common good of all, a...Mar 19, 2019 1194 0
