Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Climate Change and Erratic Weather in Pakistan
By Oshaz Fatima This April, across Punjab and much of Pakistan, the weather has not followed its usual rhythm. Instead of a steady transition into summer, many regions have been caught between bursts of heat, overcast skies, and repeated spells of nighttime rain. For people accustomed to predictable seasonal shifts, this pattern feels unfamiliar and difficult to explain, especially when warm afternoons are followed by cool, rain-soaked evenings. What once appeared to be a reliable progression from spring to summer now seems unsettled, raising an important question about whether thisRead More
1,000 Pakistani agricultural professionals trained in China
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE, APR 4 /DNA/ – A ‘Pakistan Achievement Showcase’ was held in Lahore to highlight the successful training of 54 agricultural professionals in China in advanced seed production and processing. The initiative was taken under the Prime Minister’s Initiative: Short-Term Training of 1,000 Pakistani Agricultural Professionals in China, in continuation of the roadmap for effective utilisation of trained graduates. Organised by Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Seed Co., Ltd., the showcase demonstrated the transition from training to practical application in Pakistan through field-based sessions, knowledge sharing, and engagement with local stakeholders. TheRead More
FPCCI welcomes petrol relief, warns HSD threatens exports
ISLAMABAD, APR 4 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has welcomed the Prime Minister’s decision to provide partial relief in petroleum prices through halving the petroleum development levy (PDL). President FPCCI, however, maintained that the apex trade body urgently calls for the implementation of a safety net for the country’s export sectors – warning that high-speed diesel (HSD) prices and compounded operational costs continue to threaten Pakistan’s global competitiveness. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh stated that, while the last night’sRead More