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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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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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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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China’s poverty alleviation experience: global contribution to poverty eradication
By Deng Jianyang, People’s Daily After eight years of dedicated efforts, China has historically eliminated absolute poverty. Following a five-year transition period, the country has successfully completed the task of consolidating and expanding its poverty alleviation achievements while advancing rural revitalization, firmly upholding the bottom line of […]
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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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China’s ironclad friendships with Serbia, Pakistan reflect defining character of Chinese diplomacy
By He Yin, People’s Daily On May 25, the Great Hall of the People in Beijing welcomed two of China’s “ironclad friends.” That day, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks and meetings respectively with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, […]
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Primary school completion rate rises to 57% in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (ABC):The proportion of Pakistanis aged 10 years and above who have completed at least primary education increased to 57% in 2024-25, reflecting continued progress in educational attainment across the country. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the national primary completion […]
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New CPEC project aims to bolster fertiliser security in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (ABC):Pakistan’s planned coal-to-urea project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0 framework can help diversify the country’s fertiliser feedstock base and reduce long-standing supply vulnerabilities linked to natural gas shortages. The prospect gained attention after Fauji Fertiliser Company signed a Front-End Engineering […]
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96% of higher secondary schools in Pakistan have basic facilities
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (ABC): The availability of basic facilities in public schools improves significantly at higher levels of education, with up to 96% of higher secondary schools across Pakistan equipped with essential infrastructure such as drinking water and boundary walls, according to official data. Documents […]
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Balochistan launches Rs1.58 billion school meal programme
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (ABC):The Government of Balochistan is implementing a Rs1.58 billion school meal programme for primary school students in Quetta as part of its efforts to address nutrition challenges and improve child health outcomes. According to the official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Balochistan […]
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