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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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EOBI investment portfolio reaches Rs 691.91 bln by Feb
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (ABC): The Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution’s (EOBI) investment portfolio reached Rs 691.91 billion by February 28, with fixed-income instruments continuing to dominate the fund’s asset mix and income generation. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the EOBI remains heavily invested in […]
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Over Rs127 mln spent under food security project in KP’s flood-hit districts
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has spent Rs 127.533 million during the current fiscal year under the ADB-funded food security support project to promote climate-smart agriculture and strengthen institutional capacity in the flood-affected districts. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, […]
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Rs 85.5bn spent on Balochistan road projects under CPEC in three years
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (ABC): Nine major road projects in Balochistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have so far utilized Rs 85.49 billion out of a total allocation of Rs 191.67 billion under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) from 2022-23 to 2025-26, according to […]
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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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