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Pakistan’s Donkey Population Grows to 5.9 Million in 2023-24

12Jun

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Pakistan’s Donkey Population Grows to 5.9 Million in 2023-24

According to recent economic surveys, Pakistan has steadily risen in donkey population. Figures show a jump to 5.9 million donkeys, an increase from just a few years ago. This increase is attributed to the donkeys' role as "beasts of burden," mainly in rural areas. Pakistan's donkey population has risen by 1.72% to 5.9 million in the fiscal year 2023-24, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2023-24. This increase highlights the growing importance of donkeys, especially in rural areas where they are essential for the economy. The PES, launched by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, shows a steady increase in donkey numbers over the past few years. However, the populations of horses and mules have remained unchanged at 0.4 million and 0.2 million, respectively, for the las...

Pakistan to Send 1,000 Students to China for Agricultural Training

9Jun

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Global, Pakistan

Pakistan to Send 1,000 Students to China for Agricultural Training

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced to send one thousand students to China for advanced agricultural training. He was also briefed about Pakistani universities and scientists conducting research at Yangling Base. The Prime Minister also visited the modern plant production factory where a demonstration of the vertical method of agriculture was given. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that Pakistan will send 1,000 students to the Yangling Agricultural Demonstration Base in China for advanced training in agriculture. The Pakistani government will cover all expenses for these students for this agricultural training. PM Shehbaz Sharif made this decision during his visit to the agricultural base in Xi'an. He also instructed the Pakistani Ambassador in Ch...

Pakistan Elected to UN Security Council for Historic Eighth Term

8Jun

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Global, Pakistan

Pakistan Elected to UN Security Council for Historic Eighth Term

After getting noticeable votes, Pakistan won a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council. It wasn't just a substantial majority, and they received a whopping 182 votes out of 193 cast, a great sign of international confidence. Their term will begin in January 2025. Pakistan has been elected to the UN Security Council for a historic eighth term. In Thursday's vote, Pakistan secured 182 out of 190 votes, well above the required 124 votes for a two-thirds majority. Out of the 190 votes cast, five countries abstained and three voted against Pakistan. Although the vote was secret, UN diplomats suggest that India, Israel, and Armenia might have opposed Pakistan. Representing the Asia-Pacific group, Pakistan will serve on the Security Council from January 2025 to December 2026. The ...

Human Rights Activist Sarim Burney Arrested for Human Trafficking

6Jun

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Global, Pakistan

Human Rights Activist Sarim Burney Arrested for Human Trafficking

Human rights activist Sarim Burney was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Karachi, Pakistan. He is accused of involvement in child trafficking by way of illegal adoptions. Burney maintains his innocence and denies the allegations. In a shocking turn of events, prominent human rights activist Sarim Burney was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) upon arrival at Karachi Airport on Wednesday. Moreover, FIA officials said Burney was facing charges of illegally trafficking 25 children to the US. According to the FIR, “Sarim Burney and his associates Basalat Ali Khan, Humaira Naz and others, in collusion with each other knowingly and wilfully gave false information, made misdeclaration as well as concealment of the facts before the Hon’ble Family Courts Di...

Oil and Gas Reserves Discovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

5Jun

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Global, Pakistan

Oil and Gas Reserves Discovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced success at the Chanda-7 well in Kohat district. This well is yielding both crude oil and gas reserves, along with some LPG. OGDCL has also found gas reserves in the Togh-02 well In a significant development for Pakistan's energy sector, new oil and gas reserves have been discovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This discovery comes alongside restored production in Sindh thanks to the installation of modern pumps. The TAL block is an oil field located in the Kohat district and this is the 13th discovery of MOL in Pakistan in 21 years. The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) announced the finding in a letter sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The Chandna-7 well, located in Kohat district, yielded promising results: 305 b...