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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 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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Govt pushes digital overhaul of family planning services
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (ABC):Pakistan has launched a major digital transformation of its family planning and reproductive health services by introducing real time electronic reporting, training service providers and advancing new legislation to improve healthcare delivery, transparency and the protection of reproductive health rights, according to […]
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NHA to spend Rs22 billion on two major road projects in Gilgit region
ISLAMABAD, Dec 03 (APP): The National Highway Authority (NHA) will spend more than Rs22 billion on two major road projects aimed at improving connectivity and accelerating socio-economic development in the Gilgit region. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the NHA has approved the construction […]
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GB launches first energy-sector public–private partnership for 24/7 power in Hunza
GILGIT: The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and NPAK Energy Limited — a subsidiary of Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) — has signed a set of operational agreements that formally initiate the region’s first energy-sector public–private partnership. Under the […]
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Pakistan developing five heat-tolerant varieties for 47°C conditions
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP): Scientists at the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) are working on five new cotton varieties that can survive temperatures of up to 47°C, offering a possible shift for farmers struggling with climate pressure. The research is part of a wider effort […]
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54 business ideas by female university students shortlisted for seed funding
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): The Punjab Women Development Department has shortlisted 54 business ideas submitted by students from 40 universities across the province for seed funding. Salma Saadia, Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development Department, told Wealth Pakistan that these ideas would be funded by the […]
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AKU brings leaders together to advance climate-resilient cities in Pakistan
KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) convened leading architects, urban planners, public health professionals, development specialists and senior government representatives at its Annual Conference 2025 to address a defining national challenge: how to redesign Pakistan’s homes, neighbourhoods and public […]
Pakistan Punjab plans to impart textile skills training to 2,500 rural women
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): The Punjab Women Development Department has selected around 2,500 rural women for hands-on training in various textile-related fields, with the government committed to ensuring employment opportunities for the trained women within their own cities. Briefing members of the Punjab Assembly, Additional […]
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Pakistan Railways builds 176 new residential units for employees
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): In an effort to improve the living facilities for its staff, the Pakistan Railways (PR) has built 176 new residential units across the country, costing Rs118.382 million. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the department has renovated 608 residential units […]
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Portugal’s ambassador reviews AKDN projects across Sindh
ISLAMABAD: Portugal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Frederico Silva, concluded a working visit to Karachi and Thatta from November 21 to 26, 2025, with a focused review of key socio-economic development projects implemented by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) across […]
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Huawei boosts partner ecosystem with new O3 service platform
ISLAMABAD: Huawei Pakistan’s Enterprise Business Group hosted a high-profile partner event in Islamabad, gathering more than 15 leading partners — including CXOs, service directors, and technical experts — to celebrate collective achievements in 2025 and reaffirm the company’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s ICT ecosystem. The […]
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Govt to distribute 30,000 blackberry, peach, grapes and fig plants in Potohar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): The Barani Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) Chakwal will distribute 30,000 high-value fruit plants across the Potohar region under a provincial initiative aimed at transforming the area’s rain-fed farming system, a senior official said. Director BARI Dr. Nadeem Ahmed told Wealth Pakistan […]
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