ISLAMABAD, Dec. 13 (INP-WealthPK)—The production of the steel industry of Pakistan has shown a decline of 60% in recent months owing to various internal and external factors, WealthPK reports. The recent devastating floods in the country and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis can be cited as major reasons for many financial challenges faced by industrialists and traders in Pakistan. Talking …

  ISLAMABAD, Dec. 13 (INP-WealthPK) — The ‘World Tourism Day Conference 2022’ will be held on December 13 in the federal capital of Islamabad to promote tourism and encourage the young talent of the country. According to information available with WealthPK, the conference under the main theme “Rethinking Tourism” will be organised by the Hashoo School of Hospitality (HRSM). Organisers …

ISLAMABAD, Dec. 13, (INP-WealthPK)—Pakistan is one of the most consequential countries in the world but sadly in the past the country was unable to reap the benefits of its important geo-strategic position. These observations were made by experts at a discussion titled, “75 Years of Independence: Achieving Comprehensive National Security,” organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS), in Islamabad. …

ISLAMABAD, Dec. 13, (INP-WealthPK)—Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) in Multan has introduced new cotton seeds called triple-gene Bt which are an upgradation over the previous single-gene Bt. According to the Director of CCRI Dr Zahid Mahmood, the new seeds are climate-smart, resistant against bollworms attacks, can survive amid low water availability, and are able to tackle weed problem. He added, …

  ISLAMABAD. 13 (INP): Goldwind corporation, a Beijing-based multinational wind turbine manufacturer, launched the first-of-its-kind, solution factory in Pakistan, Gwadar Pro reported on Tuesday. The launching took place in the presence of a wide range of energy sector representatives and energy developers. The Solution Factory aims to develop indigenous solutions for Pakistani wind power plants. The event was attended by …

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (INP): Muhammad Mamoon Jaffar Tarar, Chairperson of the Technical Educational and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) and Zhang Jianmin, CEO of MG JW Automobile Pakistan Ltd signed a strategic cooperation agreement, which marks a new chapter in the development of Pakistan’s automotive industry and automotive professional training, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. On the occasion, Tarar lauded …

  ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (INP): At the critical moment when Pakistan’s economy is passing through an era of stagflation, SEZs are significant for shaping Pakistan’s new ‘industrial identity’, under which Pakistan is supposed to stand side by side with Chinese companies to embark on contemporary economic projects. This was stated by S.M. Naveed, Chairman, Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), Punjab …

  ISLAMABAD, Dec. 09 (INP-WealthPK) – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics  (PBS) has started training master trainers for conducting population and housing census in the country to facilitate policymakers and planners, WealthPK reports. The inaugural ceremony of training of master trainers for conducting the seventh population housing census was held here on Tuesday at the National Institute of Banking and …

  ISLAMABAD, Dec. 09 (INP-WealthPK)—Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to deepen economic, cultural and bilateral relations between the two countries for mutual benefit. The agreement was reached in principle in a meeting between the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and his Sri Lankan counterpart Shehan Semasinghe. Sri Lankan Finance Minister was also accompanied by …

  ISLAMABAD, Dec. 09 (INP-WealthPK): Pakistan needs to finance the upgradation and modernisation of weather forecasting systems, and build the capacity of communities to respond in a better way to disasters in future and minimise damages, experts said at a panel discussion. The event titled “Adaptive Social Protection: Preparing for Future Disasters” on the second day of 25th Sustainable Development …