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Holiday travel boom reflects resilience and vitality of Chinese economy
By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s recent National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday underscored the strength of its consumer economy, with a surge in tourism and spending signaling robust domestic demand and high-quality economic development. According to China’s Ministry of Transport, cross-regional passenger trips reached approximately […]
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Holiday travel boom reflects resilience and vitality of Chinese economy
By He Yin, People’s Daily China’s recent National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday underscored the strength of its consumer economy, with a surge in tourism and spending signaling robust domestic demand and high-quality economic development. According to China’s Ministry of Transport, cross-regional passenger trips reached approximately […]
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Seats for V-day celebration finds new homes across Beijing
By Shi Fang, People’s Daily The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) just concluded at Shougang Park in Beijing. Outside the venue, rows of red seats could be seen lining the pathways between Halls 2 and 3, as well as around Hall […]
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PACRA upgrades JS Investments to AM1 (Stable) — Pakistan’s Highest Asset Manager Quality Rating
LAHORE: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded JS Investments Limited (JSIL) to AM1 (Stable) — the highest asset manager quality rating in Pakistan. The rating upgrade reflects JSIL’s strengthened governance framework, enhanced operational quality, and a research-driven investment process that has consistently delivered […]
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Wheat sown over 3m acres as Punjab targets 16.5 million in 2025-26
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Wheat sowing has gained strong momentum across Punjab, with more than 3 million acres already cultivated as the province aims to achieve its ambitious target of 16.5 million acres for the 2025–26 season. Dr. Anjum Ali Buttar, consultant at the Punjab […]
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320,000 farmers register for Sindh wheat growers support program
KARACHI, Nov 09 (APP): Around 320,000 wheat growers have so far registered under the Wheat Growers Support Program launched by the Sindh government to boost local wheat production, strengthen farmers’ incomes, and reduce reliance on costly imports. Allah Warayo Rind, Director General of the Sindh […]
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Rs2.77b released for Balochistan PSDP projects
ISLAMABAD, Nov 09 (APP): The federal government on Sunday has released Rs2.77 billion for Balochistan-related development schemes listed under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2025-26. An official working paper shared with the Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives […]
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PACRA upgrades JS Investments to AM1 (Stable) — Pakistan’s Highest Asset Manager Quality Rating
LAHORE: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded JS Investments Limited (JSIL) to AM1 (Stable) — the highest asset manager quality rating in Pakistan. The rating upgrade reflects JSIL’s strengthened governance framework, enhanced operational quality, and a research-driven investment process that has consistently delivered […]
Business Wheat sown over 3m acres as Punjab targets 16.5 million in 2025-26
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Wheat sowing has gained strong momentum across Punjab, with more than 3 million acres already cultivated as the province aims to achieve its ambitious target of 16.5 million acres for the 2025–26 season. Dr. Anjum Ali Buttar, consultant at the Punjab […]
Business 320,000 farmers register for Sindh wheat growers support program
KARACHI, Nov 09 (APP): Around 320,000 wheat growers have so far registered under the Wheat Growers Support Program launched by the Sindh government to boost local wheat production, strengthen farmers’ incomes, and reduce reliance on costly imports. Allah Warayo Rind, Director General of the Sindh […]
Business Rs2.77b released for Balochistan PSDP projects
ISLAMABAD, Nov 09 (APP): The federal government on Sunday has released Rs2.77 billion for Balochistan-related development schemes listed under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2025-26. An official working paper shared with the Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives […]
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FAO launches new water budgeting and productivity project in Indus Basin
LAHORE, Nov 10: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Punjab Agriculture Department, Punjab Irrigation Department, MNS University of Agriculture Multan, IHE Delft, and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), formally launched the Water Budgeting and Agricultural Water Productivity […]
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Pakistan Railways to invest Rs 100bn in upgrading 18 branch lines
LAHORE, Nov 7 (APP): Pakistan Railways (PR) plans to spend approximately Rs. 100 billion on rehabilitation of 19 branch lines across its network to ensure a safe and reliable journey for passengers and enhance inter-provincial connectivity and urban rail transport. According to documents available with […]
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Fostering green innovation to power growth in Asia-Pacific
By Chen Shangwen, People’s Daily As the latest wave of scientific and technological revolution reshapes global industries, the world economy is accelerating toward digitalization, sustainability, and intelligent development, generating strong momentum for global economic integration. As a member of the Asia-Pacific family, China remains committed to ensuring broad access to technological advancements while deepening […]
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Why China has become a ‘forward-looking nation’
By He Yin, People’s Daily On Oct. 23, the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded successfully. The international community has closely monitored the session, recognizing the growing global significance of China’s five-year planning framework. Worldwide confidence remains high that […]
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Working together to draw a blueprint for Asia-Pacific connectivity
By Ma Fei, People’s Daily Connectivity remains fundamental to human progress and is central to building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. For years, China has actively promoted comprehensive regional integration, aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with partner nations’ development strategies. This collaboration injects new momentum into fostering an […]
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Govt to set up ‘Olive Oil Council’ to cut imports, promote exports
ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP): The government has decided to establish a dedicated Olive Oil Council under the forthcoming National Olive Policy to regulate the fast-growing olive industry, strengthen exports and cut reliance on imported edible oils. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the […]
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