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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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Rehabilitation of waste disposal site to help Pakistan earn $4.2 million annually
LAHORE, Aug 12 (APP): The Punjab government has launched a unique initiative to address the issue of thousands of tons of animal waste produced daily by public and private abattoirs in the provincial capital. Instead of dumping this waste into landfills along with municipal garbage, […]
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PepsiCo Pakistan convenes Misal-e-Basti Policy Dialogue with SDPI
ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan convened the Misal-e-Basti Policy Dialogue, a closed-door high-level roundtable titled Advancing Water Stewardship through Model Communities, with its strategic partner Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). The dialogue earned widespread institutional backing, bringing together senior leadership from the federal government, development institutions, diplomatic […]
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Pakistan sets up new customs port in Angoor Adda to boost trade with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set up a new customs port at the National Logistic Corporation (NLC) Border Terminal in Angoor Adda to boost trade with Afghanistan. As per a notification available with Wealth Pakistan (WealthPK), the FBR exercised its authority […]
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Independence Day a symbol of national resolve: Sajida Farooq Tarar
LAHORE (APP) — Sajida Farooq Tarar, mother of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, has said that August 14 is not merely a historic day but a symbol of sacrifice, struggle, and determination. She said this day reminds us of the sacrifices of […]
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Punjab Forest deptt starts using hydroseeding technology for barren lands
LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP): In a bid to combat climate change induced environmental degradation and land erosion, Punjab’s Forest Department has begun using hydroseeding technology to bring barren lands under vegetative cover. Punjab Forest department Chief Conservator Abid Gobdal told Wealth Pakistan (WealthPK), “We have […]
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FCA system boosts Karachi ports revenue by 50%
ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP): The implementation of the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system has yielded remarkable results as the total revenue collection at Karachi ports surged by 50% year-on-year, reaching Rs342.5 billion in July 2025, up from Rs227.9 billion in the same month last year. […]
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ERI welcomes Punjab’s ban on use of 13 insecticides to protect rice quality, public health
LAHORE, Aug 8 (APP): Dr Arshad Makhdoom Sabir, Chief Scientist at the Entomological Research Institute (ERI), on Friday welcomed the Punjab government’s move to ban the sale, distribution and use of 13 specific insecticides on paddy crops, calling it a vital step to safeguard the […]
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Yango Group Makes First Investment in Pakistan, Backing Logistics Fintech Trukkr
Karachi / Dubai — August 8, 2025 — Yango Group, a UAE based tech company, has made its first investment in Pakistan through Yango Ventures acquiring a stake in Trukkr, a fintech platform digitizing financial services for the logistics sector. The investment will help Trukkr […]
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Self meter reading initiative attracts over 1 million users
ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP): In a groundbreaking development aimed at enhancing transparency and customer satisfaction in electricity consumption, over one million users across Pakistan have embraced the self meter reading initiative. This progressive step is part of the government’s wider efforts to tackle issues of […]
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International observers applaud resilience and momentum of China’s economy in H1 2025
By People’s Daily China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first half of 2025, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to both the same period in 2024 and the entirety of 2024, according to data from the Chinese National Bureau […]
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