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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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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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Pakistan plans Rs283bn national AI ecosystem programme
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (ABC):The government has planned a Rs. 283 billion programme to build a secure, sovereign, and innovation-driven artificial intelligence ecosystem over the next five years. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the National AI Ecosystem Development Programme (NAIEDP) will be implemented […]
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Pakistan targets 400,000 trained workers for FIFA World Cup 2034
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (ABC): Pakistan is targeting the training and deployment of 300,000 to 400,000 workers for projects linked to the FIFA World Cup 2034 as part of a broader strategy to expand overseas employment opportunities and strengthen the country’s position in international labour markets. […]
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Female school attendance climbs to 57% nationwide
ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (ABC): Female school attendance in Pakistan has risen to 57%, reflecting continued progress in expanding educational opportunities for girls across the country. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the proportion of females aged 10 years and above who have ever […]
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Lahore heritage restoration gains pace as key projects reviewed
LAHORE, April 9 (ABC): Authorities reviewed progress on major heritage conservation projects in Lahore, focusing on restoration work at key sites including the Lahore Fort, Wazir Khan Mosque and adjoining areas of the Walled City. Officials from the Aga Khan Cultural Service – Pakistan (AKCS-P) […]
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Nutrition initiative benefits over 360,000 adolescent girls
ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (ABC): More than 360,000 adolescent girls have benefited from a dedicated health and nutrition initiative under the ‘Social Protection for Health and Climate Resilience’ project implemented by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative […]
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NARC’s Lentil-24 variety shows strong performance in field trials
ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (ABC): The National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) has developed a high-yielding lentil variety, NARC Lentil-24, which is performing well in field trials. “The new variety is expected to significantly boost productivity across the country, enhancing farm incomes and strengthening food security,” Dr. […]
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Work on CPEC-linked Yarikh–Sagu Motorway set to begin in May
ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (ABC): Construction on the Yarikh–Sagu Motorway (Package-I) is expected to resume from May this year. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the 50-kilometre, four-lane CPEC-linked project, initiated on June 16, 2023, has so far achieved 12.02% progress. The National Highway Authority […]
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Rs 580m programs planned to modernise Pakistan’s archival heritage
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (ABC): In a move aimed at strengthening the preservation and management of the country’s documentary heritage, two projects worth Rs580 million have been proposed for the National Archives of Pakistan (NAP) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for 2026-27. According to […]
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Next phase of Islamabad Technopolis Project to cost Rs 1.54 billion
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (ABC): The Cabinet Division has sought Rs1,543 million for the next phase of the Islamabad Technopolis project under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2026-27, signalling a renewed push to transform the capital into a hub of innovation and technology. According to […]
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Al-Shifa Trust warns screening gaps raise blindness risk for premature babies
RAWALPINDI April 06 (ABC): Premature babies in Pakistan are losing their sight at rates far above global averages as a treatable eye condition, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), continues to go undetected across large parts of the country, according to data compiled by Al-Shifa Trust Eye […]
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AKU, Sindh govt partner to promote nursing education in Tando Muhammad Khan
KARACHI, April 6 (ABC): Aga Khan University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Sindh to support nursing education in Tando Muhammad Khan, in collaboration with the provincial health department and the district administration. Under the agreement, the partnership will facilitate the […]
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Pakistan’s honey exports reach $15m annually
ISLAMABAD, April 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s honey exports have reached around $15 million annually, fuelled by improved beekeeping practices and high-value varieties. Speaking to Wealth Pakistan, Dr Muhammad Khalid Rafiq, Senior Scientific Officer at the Honey Bee Research Institute (HBRI), said: “We have laid a strong […]
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SDGs programme funding proposed at Rs80bn for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (ABC): The Cabinet Division has proposed a Rs10 billion increase in the allocation for the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme (SAP), taking the total proposed demand to Rs80 billion for the upcoming financial year 2026-27. According to official documents available with Wealth […]
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