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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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NA Panel applauds APP MD, vows full support in corruption probe
ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Friday commended Muhammad Asim Khichi, Managing Director of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), for exposing a major financial scandal involving billions of rupees within the organization. The meeting, chaired by […]
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Pakistan to set up AI regulatory sandboxes and national AI compute grid
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan is planning to launch regulatory sandboxes to allow enterprises to safely test and experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to Ministry of Information Technology documents available with Wealth Pakistan, at least 50 companies are expected to benefit from these […]
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KOICA Alumni Hold Knowledge Sharing Seminar of 2025 in Lahore, Pakistan
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the KOICA Alumni Association Pakistan (KAAP) successfully hosted its second Knowledge Sharing Seminar of the year at the Pearl-Continental (PC) Hotel in Lahore. The event was attended by approximately 70 participants, including Ms. Harim GO, Deputy Country Director of the KOICA […]
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Pakistan to expand hepatitis, WASH efforts with Integral Global: Bharath
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, has lauded the contribution of Integral Global in supporting Pakistan’s public health priorities and assured the government’s continued partnership with the organization in advancing key health initiatives. […]
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Solarization of 37 railway stations completes
LAHORE, Aug 27 (APP): The Pakistan Railways has completed solarization of 37 railway stations, which will help lower the Pakistan Railways reliance on conventional power. According to the documents available with Wealth Pakistan, out of 37 railway stations already shifted to solar power, nine have been solarized […]
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Aga Khan makes first visit to Kenya as 50th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims
NAIROBI, KENYA: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has begun an official visit to Kenya from 25 to 27 August at the invitation of His Excellency President William Ruto. This is His Highness’s first official visit to East Africa, following his accession in February this […]
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Pakistan receives $6m from China for housing projects in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Pakistan has received a grant of $6 million from China for the construction of houses in Balochistan. The monthly foreign economic assistance report released by the Economic Affairs Division for July 2025 reveals that the grant of $6 million from China […]
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Yango Tech explores strategic collaboration with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT & Telecom
Islamabad, 27 August 2025 — Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced B2B technology solutions to local businesses, recently held a high-level meeting with the Honourable Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima, to explore avenues for advancing Pakistan’s digital transformation and fostering long-term technology partnerships. […]
Pakistan Govt allocates Rs 1 million per project to roll out AI prototypes
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): The government has announced to provide a financial package of up to Rs 1 million for each artificial intelligence (AI) project reaching the prototyping stage. According to the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT), official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, […]
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Pakistan Railways deploying advanced communication, signaling systems
ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): The Pakistan Railways has embarked on a large-scale programme to digitize and automate its network in a bid to enhance safety, cut down delays and bring efficiency to passenger and freight movement across the country. According to official documents available with […]
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