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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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Working together to draw a blueprint for Asia-Pacific connectivity
By Ma Fei, People’s Daily Connectivity remains fundamental to human progress and is central to building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. For years, China has actively promoted comprehensive regional integration, aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with partner nations’ development strategies. This collaboration injects new momentum into fostering an […]
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Govt to set up ‘Olive Oil Council’ to cut imports, promote exports
ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP): The government has decided to establish a dedicated Olive Oil Council under the forthcoming National Olive Policy to regulate the fast-growing olive industry, strengthen exports and cut reliance on imported edible oils. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the […]
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Shrimp farming project to create 1,000 jobs in Balochistan
QUETTA, Nov 05 (APP): A landmark shrimp farming project launched in Balochistan is expected to create around 1,000 direct jobs and open up major opportunities in Pakistan’s aquaculture sector. Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) Chief Executive Officer Qaim Lashari told Wealth Pakistan that […]
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Banks disburse Rs2.58tr in agricultural loans during FY25
ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): Pakistan’s banking sector disbursed a total of Rs2.58 trillion in agricultural loans during the fiscal year 2024-25, surpassing its annual target. This achievement follows the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) new initiatives to expand credit access for small farmers and boost […]
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Railways earns Rs3.95bn from cargo operations in three years
ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP): Pakistan Railways has generated a total revenue of Rs3.95 billion through the cargo vans operated directly by the department and outsourced parties in three years, beginning FY2021-22. The year-wise breakdown mentioned in official documents available with Wealth Pakistan shows that an […]
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China disburses $2m for Punjab economic and technical cooperation project
ISLAMABAD, Nov 02 (APP): China has disbursed an amount of $2 million for an economic and technical cooperation project in Punjab. According to Foreign Economic Assistance Report issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs available with Wealth Pakistan, the project focuses on strengthening Pakistan’s technical […]
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Chili cultivation, production goes up in Pakistan in 2025-26
ISLAMABAD, Nov 02 (APP): Pakistan’s chili crop saw modest gains in both cultivated area and overall production during 2025–26. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the cultivated area for chili crop increased 1.1% to 49,500 hectares during the current season (2025-26) from 49,000 hectares […]
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): Pakistan Railways (PR) has spent over Rs 1 billion on the repair of infrastructure damaged in the recent countrywide floods. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, some major portions of railway tracks at different locations situated close to the flood-affected […]
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Breast cancer: awareness walk draws enthusiastic response from civil society
LAHORE: A breast cancer awareness seminar was organized at the Lahore Press Club in collaboration with HIMMEL Pharmaceuticals at the Nisar Usmani Auditorium. The event was attended by a large number of health experts, journalists, members of civil society, and students. The purpose of the […]
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Sugarcane production rises in 2025-26, hits 1.213 million hectares
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): Pakistan’s sugarcane production rose slightly during 2025-26, supported by a higher cultivated area. Official documents available with Wealth Pakistan show that total area under sugarcane cultivation in 2025-26 reached 1.213 million hectares, showing a 1.7% increase over the previous year’s 1.19 […]
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