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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 to spend Rs1.6bn to boost weather forecasting, early warning systems
ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (ABC):Pakistan plans to strengthen its weather forecasting, disaster preparedness and climate resilience capabilities through a series of projects and policy initiatives. According to the Annual Plan 2026-27, a copy of which is available with Wealth Pakistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has […]
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Rs 23.44bn Sukkur Barrage upgrade project to complete in Feb 2027
ISLAMABAD, Jul 06 (ABC):The Rs23.44 billion Sukkur Barrage rehabilitation and modernization project has achieved 58 percent progress and is set to be completed by February, 2027. According to official documents obtained by Wealth Pakistan, the project, which aims at strengthening Sindh’s irrigation network and improving […]
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Pakistan plans Rs 2.8bn leather skills programme to boost exports
ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (ABC):The government is planning to launch a Rs 2.8 billion Leather Sector Skills Development Programme under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) to modernise training infrastructure, enhance workforce productivity, and strengthen export competitiveness. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the proposed […]
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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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Women are playing a key role in the development and prosperity of society: Farah Azeem Shah
Lahore, March 9(ABC): Former spokesperson of the Balochistan government and Member of the Balochistan Assembly Farah Azeem Shah has said that women are a fundamental pillar of the development, prosperity and stability of any society. She said that women in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan, are […]
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40,000 acres of commercial olive orchards planned under new Rs 6.6bn project
ISLAMABAD, Mar 07 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) has proposed a Rs 6,598 million nationwide project to establish commercial olive orchards on 40,000 acres as part of efforts to strengthen and uplift Pakistan’s olive value chain. According to an official […]
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Quetta Expo Centre set to complete by Nov 2027
ISLAMABAD, Mar 07 (ABC): The work on Expo Center Quetta project is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by November 2027. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project, located in the Takhtani Industrial Estate along the Eastern Bypass in Quetta, is […]
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Pakistan’s ‘Smart Glasshouse’ begins testing crops for heat, drought resilience
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (ABC): A cutting-edge Intelligent and Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Glasshouse recently established at the National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB) has started enabling scientists to test crops under simulated heat, drought, and cold conditions, marking a new step in […]
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Punjab distributes seed kits for eight vegetables to promote kitchen gardening
ISLAMABAD, Mar 05 (ABC): The Punjab government is encouraging kitchen gardening by providing certified vegetable seeds to the citizens at affordable rates. These seeds can be cultivated in pots, plastic bags, crates, boxes, open spaces, or on rooftops. Currently, the government is distributing seed kits […]
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NAVTTC upgrading 12 model TVET institutes in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (ABC): The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), in collaboration with European Union and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), is establishing and upgrading 12 model technical and vocational education and training institutes in Balochistan. The initiative aims to modernize the […]
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Pak-Korea solar testing lab set to launch commercial operations in 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (ABC): The Pakistan-Korea PV Module Testing Laboratory is set to formally enter its commercial phase as it seeks accreditation under ISO/IEC-17025 standards from Pakistan National Accreditation Council, a move expected to strengthen quality assurance in Pakistan’s fast-growing solar market. According to official […]
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10,000 govt officials receiving training in AI skills
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (ABC): The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom (MoITT) has launched training of 10,000 government officials in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance digital literacy across the public sector institutions. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative is a key […]
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Al-Shifa intervention prevents blindness in premature twins Up to 45 pc of preterm babies risk ROP, doctors warn Trust calls for mandatory newborn eye screening
RAWALPINDI Feb 25, 2026 (ABC): Around every year, one million babies are born prematurely in Pakistan, with up to 45 percent at risk of developing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a retinal disorder that can lead to permanent blindness if not treated within weeks of birth, […]
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Jalalpur Canal to irrigate 174,000 acres of arid land in Jhelum, Khushab
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (ABC): The Jalalpur Irrigation Project — commonly known as the Jalalpur Canal — is set for completion by December 2027, benefiting around 384,000 people across 80 villages in the Jehlum and Khushab districts. The project aims to divert water from the Jhelum […]
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