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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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119 structures rebuilt in Punjab to minimize future flood devastation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (ABC): The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has reconstructed and rehabilitated 119 flood protection structures and reinforced 394 kms of flood embankments in the province, strengthening defences against future floods and safeguarding vulnerable communities. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, […]
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Govt plans Rs 2.8 bln initiative to modernise Sialkot surgical instruments sector
ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (ABC): The government has planned to launch a Rs 2.8 billion workforce development initiative to enhance workforce productivity and technical competence across the sectors of surgical instruments and emerging medical devices by upgrading technical training centres in Sialkot and allied cluster areas. […]
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Balochistan coal miners receive over Rs260m in welfare grants since 2019
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (ABC): Balochistan coal miners and their families received over Rs260 million in welfare assistance under the death and marriage grant schemes during the seven-year period from 2019 to 26. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, a total of 641 cases […]
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Govt to spend Rs 299m for expansion of cellular services in AJK, GB
ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (ABC): The government is set to further expand cellular services in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan with a proposed allocation of Rs298.875 million for the financial year 2026-27. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative titled “Expansion […]
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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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