Day: April 29, 2026

CPEC projects create over 7,300 jobs in Balochistan; 10,425 more expected

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April 29, 2026 0 1 week

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (ABC): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Balochistan have so far created or engaged 7,313 workers under completed and under-implementation schemes. In contrast, another 10,425 jobs are projected for future phases and pipeline projects. According to official documents available with Wealth […]

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Over 5m women, children benefit from climate resilience project in 87 flood-hit districts

ISLAMABAD, May 08 (ABC): Over 5.46 million pregnant women and children under the age of two have benefited from the Social Protection for Health and Climate Resilience project implemented by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in 87 flood-affected districts, according to a document available […]

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Over 4m people connect to broadband services in Balochistan’s remote areas

ISLAMABAD, May 07 (ABC): The government has made extensive efforts to extend digital connectivity to 3,793 remote areas of Balochistan, with 31 access projects launched in the province to date. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the Universal Service Fund’s 3G/4G access programme has […]

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Govt plans to generate 500MW from Keenjhar Lake floating solar project

ISLAMABAD, May 07 (ABC): The government planned a 500-megawatt floating solar power project at the Keenjhar Lake in Sindh for the generation of clean, renewable energy to support the country’s growing energy needs while reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. According to documents available with […]

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Pakistan to double agri exports to China, Gulf under Climate Prosperity Plan

ISLAMABAD, May 06 (ABC): The government plans to double agricultural exports to China and the Gulf region by 2035 by adopting climate-smart techniques under the newly unveiled Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, this plan marks a strategic […]

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Pakistan plans to climate-proof 75% infrastructure by 2040

ISLAMABAD, May 06 (ABC):Pakistan plans to climate-proof 75% of its major infrastructure and upgrade 70% of critical assets in flood and heat-prone areas by 2040, besides developing 25 Resilient Growth Zones by 2030. According to a document available with Wealth Pakistan, the country aims to […]

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