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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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Chinese cultural IPs gain growing popularity across Europe
By Liu He, People’s Daily Chinese cultural intellectual properties (IPs) are gaining widespread popularity across Europe, crossing geographical boundaries to win over local audiences. Spanning designer toys, animated films and video games, these cultural products have become fresh bridges connecting European audiences, especially young generations, with Chinese culture. At […]
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China makes leapfrog progress in innovative drug development
By Shen Shaotie, Yin Xiaoyu, Jiang Xiaodan, People’s Daily Latest figures released by China’s National Medical Products Administration show that China has approved 19 innovative drugs for market launch so far this year, 15 of which are homegrown. In the first quarter alone, overseas licensing deals for Chinese […]
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New upgrades, innovations on China’s Shenzhou-23 spacecraft
By Liu Shiyao, Li Junqiang, People’s Daily On the night of May 24, a Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. With its blazing exhaust lighting up the sky, it successfully sent the Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft […]
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A 26-year green promise: cross-ocrean friendship blooms in Maowusu sandy area
By Zhao Jingfeng, Li Zhiyao, People’s Daily For 26 years, a heartfelt promise forged amid desert sands and young trees has quietly endured across oceans and continents. Now, this long-standing bond has finally been rekindled — first online, and soon, hopefully, with a long-awaited in person reunion. A touching video […]
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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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Pakistan’s potato cultivation area expands 160% over a decade
ISLAMABAD, Apr 02(ABC): The land dedicated to potato cultivation has expanded over the last 10 years, from about 177,700 hectares in 2015-16 to around 462,160 hectares in 2025-26, an increase of approximately 160 percent. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, cultivation of potato, […]
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Rs400m project planned to restore rangelands, boost livestock in arid regions
ISLAMABAD, April 1 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs400 million project to restore degraded rangelands and promote climate-resilient livestock development in Pakistan’s arid and semi-arid regions through modern management practices and digital monitoring systems. According to official documents […]
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