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China’s May Day holiday showcases economic vitality through tourism boom
By He Yin, People’s Daily During the recent May Day holiday in the first five days of May, bustling crowds filled destinations across China, from the snow-covered landscapes of the north to the waterways of the south, from ancient capitals steeped in history to fast-rising […]
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China’s May Day holiday showcases economic vitality through tourism boom
By He Yin, People’s Daily During the recent May Day holiday in the first five days of May, bustling crowds filled destinations across China, from the snow-covered landscapes of the north to the waterways of the south, from ancient capitals steeped in history to fast-rising […]
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Shenzhen school transforms bird song complaint into valuable life lesson
By Wu Qiqiang, Cheng Yuanzhou, People’s Daily A persistent bird call at a middle school in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recently sparked a widely discussed life lesson, transforming a student’s frustration into an opportunity for learning about nature and coexistence. The situation began when students at […]
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Primary school completion rate rises to 57% in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (ABC):The proportion of Pakistanis aged 10 years and above who have completed at least primary education increased to 57% in 2024-25, reflecting continued progress in educational attainment across the country. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the national primary completion […]
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New CPEC project aims to bolster fertiliser security in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (ABC):Pakistan’s planned coal-to-urea project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0 framework can help diversify the country’s fertiliser feedstock base and reduce long-standing supply vulnerabilities linked to natural gas shortages. The prospect gained attention after Fauji Fertiliser Company signed a Front-End Engineering […]
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96% of higher secondary schools in Pakistan have basic facilities
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (ABC): The availability of basic facilities in public schools improves significantly at higher levels of education, with up to 96% of higher secondary schools across Pakistan equipped with essential infrastructure such as drinking water and boundary walls, according to official data. Documents […]
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Balochistan launches Rs1.58 billion school meal programme
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (ABC):The Government of Balochistan is implementing a Rs1.58 billion school meal programme for primary school students in Quetta as part of its efforts to address nutrition challenges and improve child health outcomes. According to the official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Balochistan […]
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Govt plans $615m green financing initiative to avoid 80m tonnes of CO2 emissions
ISLAMABAD, May 18 (ABC): Pakistan is planning a $615 million green financing initiative aimed at improving export competitiveness while avoiding up to 80 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions over the programme’s lifespan. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative, titled […]
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Punjab ramps up flood prevention drive ahead of monsoon
ISLAMABAD, May 18 (ABC): The Punjab Irrigation Department has launched pre-flood inspections of irrigation infrastructure, including spurs, embankments, and canal headworks across the province, as part of its efforts to prepare for potential flooding during the upcoming monsoon season. The inspections are being carried out […]
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South Korea-backed textile innovation centre launched at NTU Faisalabad
FAISALABAD — Korea International Cooperation Agency has started construction of the Pak-Korea Technical Textile Centre at National Textile University, in a move aimed at helping Pakistan expand into high-value technical and industrial textiles. The project, launched through a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, is part of […]
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Chinese battery plant in Faisalabad to boost Pakistan’s energy storage sector
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (ABC): Chinese company Dongjin Group’s plan to establish a dry battery manufacturing facility in Allama Iqbal Industrial City is expected to help Pakistan meet growing demand for batteries, driven by the expansion of electric vehicles and solar energy systems. The company recently […]
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Pakistan aims to become zero-waste economy by 2050
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan aims to become a zero-waste economy by 2050 while installing up to 300 megawatts of waste-to-energy capacity by 2040. According to a policy document available with Wealth Pakistan, the strategy sets out a transition towards a resource-efficient system that maximises reuse […]
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Over Rs 580m spent under rural development project in KP
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has spent over Rs 580 million during Fiscal Year 2025-26 under the World Bank-funded KP Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project, aimed at improving rural infrastructure, public services and institutional capacity in the province’s merged districts. According […]
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Pakistan sets target of 95% renewable electricity by 2040
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan aims to generate 95% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040, while achieving a 60% clean energy share by 2030, according to an official document outlining the country’s long-term energy transition strategy. The document, available with Wealth Pakistan, sets […]
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Aga Khan Foundation, Bank Alfalah launch Rs66m flood rehabilitation programme in GB
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (ABC): Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan, in partnership with Bank Alfalah, has launched a Rs66 million rehabilitation programme to restore critical infrastructure and improve climate resilience in flood-affected communities across Gilgit-Baltistan. The initiative will be implemented with support from the Aga Khan Agency […]
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One year of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos” a matter of national pride: Sajida Farooq Tarrar
LAHORE, May 8 (ABC): Sajida Farooq Tarrar, mother of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarrar, said that the completion of one year of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos” is a matter of pride for the entire nation and reflects Pakistan’s unity, stability, and national solidarity. […]
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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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