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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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Govt targets electrification of over 15,000 villages in FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD, Jul 03 (ABC):Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) plan to expand electricity access in FY2026-27 by electrifying 15,327 villages and adding 1,689,849 new consumer connections, with rural access and consumer-base expansion emerging as key targets of the distribution sector plan. According to a document of […]
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Govt plans Rs8.4bn investment to modernise footwear industry
ISLAMABAD, Jul 02 (ABC): The government is set to invest Rs8.4 billion over five years to transform Pakistan’s footwear industry by upgrading the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) and allied training institutions that currently lack the equipment, modern curricula and international linkages needed […]
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Federal Tax Ombudsman calls out FBR over female taxpayer’s five-year refund delay
ISLAMABAD, July 1 (ABC): The Federal Tax Ombudsman has found serious procedural lapses by tax authorities in a years-old refund case involving an Islamabad woman, declaring the department’s handling of the matter “arbitrary, unjust and oppressive” and directing the Federal Board of Revenue to conclude […]
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Pakistan conducts 4,752 anti-drug awareness activities in FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (ABC): Pakistan conducted 4,752 anti-drug awareness and demand-reduction activities during July-March FY2025-26 while expanding rehabilitation services and strengthening enforcement efforts against narcotics-related crimes. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, a comprehensive anti-narcotics strategy was launched based on three pillars: drug […]
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Rs103m spent on internet connectivity for 1078 schools in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): An amount of Rs103 million has been spent on providing internet connectivity to 1,078 public schools in Punjab under the ongoing education reforms aimed at strengthening the digital learning infrastructure. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, internet billing worth […]
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Rs592m project planned in Khairpur to boost date exports
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): In a move to strengthen research and post-harvest management in Pakistan’s date palm sector, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs592.364 million project to upgrade the Date Palm Research Institute (DPRI) in Khairpur. According to official […]
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Rs490m lab project planned to boost food safety monitoring
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has planned a Rs490 million project to strengthen food safety monitoring and improve Pakistan’s compliance with international trade standards. The project seeks to enhance the National Veterinary Laboratory’s capacity for antimicrobial residue analysis […]
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Rs 300m livestock fibre project planned to drive rural industrialisation in GB, AJK
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): A major initiative aimed at transforming livestock fibre into high-value products has been planned to accelerate rural industrialisation in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), thereby opening new income streams for farmers and artisans. The project is titled “Value […]
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PARC works out Rs1.65bn 5.year plan to cut edible oil imports
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has proposed a Rs1.65 billion five-year project to promote oilseed cultivation and reduce the country’s reliance on imported edible oil According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project titled “The National Crop Diversification […]
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$200m KP human capital project nears completion
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is executing a project to strengthen human capital by improving health and social services across the province. The $200-million Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project (KPHCIP), set to complete by December 31, 2026, has made notable financial […]
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Pollen surge triggers eye irritation across twin cities
RAWALPINDI, March 17 (ABC): Pollen levels in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have climbed to dangerous levels, with Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital warning that the seasonal surge is driving a rise in painful eye allergies across the twin cities. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has recorded 14,695 pollen […]
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Sindh trains 21,500 teachers to improve early-grade learning
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (ABC): The Sindh government has trained 21,500 teachers under its flagship education reform programme to enhance the quality of instruction at the primary school level. The initiative is part of the Sindh Early Learning Enhancement through Classroom Transformation (SELECT) project, a major […]
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Govt plans use of AI to develop improved crop varieties
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (ABC): The government is planning an initiative to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural research by building reference genomes of indigenous crops and using artificial intelligence-based models to accelerate the development of improved varieties. The expected outcomes include stronger agricultural productivity, improved export competitiveness and […]
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Chinese smart technologies shine at 2026 Mobile World Congress
By Yan Huan, Xu Hailin, People’s Daily The 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) was recently held in Barcelona, Spain. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s premier mobile communications industry event being held in Barcelona. Under the theme “The IQ Era,” MWC focused on intelligent infrastructure, […]
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