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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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Pearson Education honours leading education consultants
LAHORE, June 19 (ABC): Pearson Education Limited, a global leader in education and assessment, hosted its annual awards ceremony in Lahore to recognise the outstanding achievements of education consultants from across Pakistan. The event honoured consultants who secured the highest number of PTE Academic test […]
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Pakistan trains 215,719 workers for global employment
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (ABC):Pakistan trained 215,719 workers in soft skills during July-March FY2025-26 as part of efforts to improve their adaptability, productivity and employability in international labour markets. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the training programme focused on enhancing workers’ soft skills […]
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Balochistan records largest decline in out-of-school rate
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (ABC):Balochistan recorded the largest reduction in the proportion of out-of-school children among Pakistan’s provinces, with the rate declining from 69 percent in 2023 to 45 percent in 2025. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, improvements in school participation have been […]
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Rs50m trout farming project launched in GB
ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (ABC):Gilgit-Baltistan is implementing a Rs50 million trout farming project in District Ghizer as part of efforts to strengthen food security and support economic growth in the region. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has directed its […]
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2m electricity consumers register for subsidy under QR code system
ISLAMABAD, Jun 03 (ABC): Around two million single-phase electricity consumers in Pakistan have registered under a QR code system launched to verify subsidy eligibility. According to Ministry of Energy’s official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the number of protected consumers has increased from 9.5 million […]
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Rs 950m minerals project to be launched in GB
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (ABC): The government will launch a Rs949.96 million project for the exploration, beneficiation, and extraction of precious metals and critical minerals in Gilgit-Baltistan. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the two-year (2026-2028) project will be executed by the Pakistan Council of […]
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Six in 10 smokers reduced cigarette use, finds Pakistan’s first vaping survey
ISLAMABAD: A new survey by the Endit Foundation has found that many smokers who use vaping products report cutting down on cigarette consumption, while researchers have also raised concerns about weak regulation and underage access to vaping products in Pakistan. The report, Vaping Voices: Exploring […]
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OGDCL makes 19 oil, gas discoveries since 2023
ISLAMABAD, June 1 (ABC): The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has made 19 oil and gas discoveries across Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since 2023, marking a major boost to Pakistan’s energy security and a key step toward cutting reliance on expensive fuel […]
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Govt speeds up work to add 8 MAF water storage through four mega dams
ISLAMABAD, May 31 (ABC): The government has accelerated work on four major dam projects that are expected to add more than eight million acre-feet (MAF) of water storage capacity. According to official data available with Wealth Pakistan, the country receives nearly 80 percent of its […]
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Rs 903m invested to strengthen health emergency response in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, May 31 (ABC): The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) has invested Rs 903 million in strengthening the health emergency response system in Balochistan’s 15 hospitals as part of broader disaster resilience and climate adaptation initiatives in disaster-prone districts. According to the documents available […]
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Pakistan plans export zones, disease-free compartments for livestock exports
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (ABC): Pakistan plans to accelerate livestock exports by establishing dedicated meat processing export zones and disease-free compartments for major animal diseases, as part of broader efforts to modernise one of the country’s fastest-growing economic sectors. Plans are also underway to establish modern […]
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Balochistan projects receives over Rs11bn under PSDP 2025-26
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (ABC): The Finance Division has released Rs11.4 billion for development projects in Balochistan under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26, with funds directed towards road infrastructure, urban rehabilitation and water supply schemes. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, against the […]
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Pakistan targets 70% edible oil self-sufficiency by 2035
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (ABC): Pakistan has prepared a strategic plan to reduce its dependence on imported edible oil and achieve 70% self-sufficiency by 2035 through expanded local oilseed production and olive cultivation. According to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research’s Year Book 2024-25, […]
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Pakistan Railways set for tech revolution with 1,700km fiber network
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (ABC): Pakistan Railways is set for a major technology-driven transformation as it moves ahead with an ambitious digitization programme involving a 1,700-kilometre fiber optic network and a range of smart railway systems aimed at modernizing operations, freight management and passenger services nationwide. […]
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