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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 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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Sindh rehabilitates 141 farm-to-market roads across 19 districts
ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (ABC): Sindh has completed the rehabilitation of 141 flood-hit farm-to-market roads spanning 848.7 kilometres across 19 districts under the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, completed road works aim at restoring mobility, market access and […]
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Pakistan developing high-yielding, heat-tolerant tomato varieties
ISLAMABAD, Jul 09 (ABC):Scientists at the Vegetable Research Institute (VRI), Faisalabad, are developing high-yielding, heat-tolerant local tomato varieties to help reduce recurring shortages of this important kitchen crop in Pakistan. “We are currently working on developing hybrid tomato varieties that can withstand high temperatures and […]
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Punjab working to develop new varieties of durum wheat
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (ABC): Agricultural scientists in Punjab are working to develop and promote new varieties of durum wheat to meet the growing demand of the rapidly expanding pasta industry. The Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) has tasked the Wheat Research Institute (WRI) Faisalabad with […]
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$10m project launched in AJK to bring out-of-school children into classrooms
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (ABC): A new initiative has been launched in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to expand educational opportunities for thousands of children in the region. The initiative titled “Out of School Children Project” is supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and was […]
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Rs1.28b project planned to boost livestock, arid agriculture in Thar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (ABC): A Rs1.28 billion project has been proposed to strengthen livestock, horticulture and sustainable ecosystem management in the Thar desert region through research, technology transfer and community capacity building. The project is titled Thar Community Actions for the Management of Sustainable Ecosystem, […]
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Yiwu home to more than 10,000 foreign-funded business entities
By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily Nestled in Zhejiang Province, East China, Yiwu is a dynamic county-level city often celebrated as the “world’s supermarket,” boasting over 80,000 shops. Beyond its commercial prowess, Yiwu has evolved into a vibrant stage attracting entrepreneurs from across the globe. Here, […]
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Pakistan must act now to tackle anaemia through food fortification: Dr Shabina
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (ABC): Pakistan must take urgent action to address anaemia through food fortification, as the condition continues to affect nearly half of women, adolescent girls and children, posing risks to public health and economic growth, said Dr Shabina Raza, Country Director of Nutrition […]
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Aga Khan begins first official Canada visit, marking 50-year partnership milestone
OTTAWA, Mar 28 (ABC): His Highness the Aga Khan, 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and chair of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has begun his first official visit to Canada, marking a milestone in a relationship spanning more than five […]
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722 flood-hit schools to be rebuilt in Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (ABC): A major education rehabilitation programme worth $302.5 million is underway to reconstruct 722 schools destroyed during the 2022 floods in Sindh. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, under the Sindh Secondary Education Improvement Project – Additional Financing (SSEIP-AF), schools will […]
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Punjab launches initiative to promote indigenous livestock breeds
LAHORE, Mar 25 (ABC): The Punjab government has launched an initiative to preserve and promote indigenous livestock breeds including the Sahiwal cow and the Nili Ravi buffalo. Out of the total allocation of Rs20 billion under Punjab Herd Transformation to Enhance Livestock Productivity programme, an […]
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Rs990m project proposed to boost local production of agri equipment
ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs990 million project to accelerate the adoption of smart farming technologies and strengthen indigenous agricultural machinery development. The project, titled “Establishment of Digital and Precision Agriculture Mechanisation Facility at National […]
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PNCA plans March 29 family festival in Islamabad with performances and food court
Islamabad, March 25: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is set to organise a family festival in Islamabad on March 29, featuring live performances, food stalls and interactive activities for visitors across age groups. The event will run from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at […]
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