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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 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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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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AI helps Planning Ministry exceed project evaluation target by 160%
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): The Planning Ministry’s adoption of artificial intelligence and digital reforms enabled it to surpass its monitoring and evaluation target in August, completing 32 project evaluations against a planned 20, achieving a 160 per cent completion rate. According to the ministry’s Monthly […]
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Wego expands its presence in Pakistan
LAHORE: Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its expansion in Pakistan as part of its continued growth strategy across key emerging markets. With Pakistan’s travel sector witnessing steady growth […]
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Punjab plans GIS mapping, drone surveillance for 24/7 forest protection
LAHORE, Sep 16 (APP): The Punjab Forest department plans GIS mapping and drone surveillance to strengthen forest protection, making technology the centrepiece of its strategy against illegal logging, timber smuggling, and deforestation. Punjab Forest department Director General Azfar Ziya told Wealth Pakistan that 104 command-and-control […]
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Aga Khan Architecture Award honours projects tackling climate, heritage and housing challenges
BISHKEK: Seven architectural projects that shield communities from climate risk, preserve cultural heritage and create affordable housing were honoured this evening at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture prize-giving ceremony at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Hall. His Highness the Aga Khan accompanied His Excellency Adylbek […]
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Punjab invites private sector to convert waste into valuable products
LAHORE, Sep 15 (APP): The Punjab government plans to boost economic activity by converting waste into valuable products and has invited the private sector to invest in technologies that enable this transformation. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Omar Chaudhary, spokesperson for the Lahore Waste Management Company […]
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Thermal drone technology saves 2,000 lives in Punjab floods
LAHORE, Sep 14 (APP): Advanced thermal drone technology introduced by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has enabled the rescue of more than 2,000 people stranded in floodwaters across Punjab. Rescue 1122 Punjab spokesperson Farooq Ahmad told Wealth Pakistan that the thermal drone technology technology […]
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22 million people get financial support through PPAF in 2024-25
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has supported over 22 million people in 2024-25 through its three financial assistance programs. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the PPAF provided 22.22 million individuals with financial assistance through Benazir Kafaalat Program (BKP), […]
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BISP pilot project cuts anaemia risk among 100,000 adolescent girls
ISLAMABAD: Nutrition International’s evaluation shows that Benazir Income Support Program’s pilot adolescent nutrition conditional cash transfer initiative can reduce anaemia for adolescents in Pakistan The pilot project reached over 100,000 adolescent girls with weekly iron and folic acid supplementation while enhancing their knowledge about nutrition […]
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Key changes proposed to barter trade mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan and Russia
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): The Ministry of Commerce has proposed significant amendments to Pakistan’s Barter Trade Mechanism (SRO 642(I)/2023) in order to facilitate barter trade with Iran, Afghanistan, and Russia. The draft of the proposals available with Wealth Pakistan was prepared following extensive consultations between […]
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Record 98.46pc of PSDP funds utilized in FY2025
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):A record 98.46 percent of the total authorized funds under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) were utilized across the country during the fiscal year 2024-25, with Rs1.076 trillion spent out of the sanctioned ceiling of Rs1.093 trillion. According to the latest […]
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