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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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Textile sector set for a boost as Pakistan develops 14 advanced cotton varieties
ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (ABC):Pakistan approved 14 cotton varieties during 2021-2025 featuring improved fibre quality, higher ginning outturn, heat tolerance, drought tolerance and bollworm resistance, strengthening the country’s cotton seed portfolio and supporting the textile value chain. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the […]
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Punjab takes major step to safeguard Taxila with new preservation master plan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (ABC):The Punjab government has developed the first comprehensive long-term conservation strategy for the UNESCO World Heritage Property of Taxila, replacing decades of fragmented restoration with an integrated management programme designed to safeguard one of South Asia’s most important archaeological landscapes. According to […]
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75% of federal civil servants’ service records digitized
ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (ABC):The federal government has digitized around 75 percent of service records of federal civil servants belonging to four occupational groups as part of a broader reform aimed at modernizing human resource management and reducing reliance on paper-based records. Official documents presented to […]
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Rs7.9bn spent on 10 projects under Kohlu development package
ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (ABC):The federal government’s Kohlu Development Package has recorded reported expenditure of Rs7.915 billion against an approved cost of Rs7.958 billion across 10 development projects. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the package comprises projects in the road, education, health, electricity, […]
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One Health approach urged to tackle emerging infectious diseases
ISLAMABAD, June 3 (ABC): Experts have called for adopting a comprehensive One Health approach to strengthen Pakistan’s preparedness and response to emerging infectious diseases, stressing the need for closer coordination among human, animal and environmental health sectors. The call was made during a one-day advocacy […]
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2m electricity consumers register for subsidy under QR code system
ISLAMABAD, Jun 03 (ABC): Around two million single-phase electricity consumers in Pakistan have registered under a QR code system launched to verify subsidy eligibility. According to Ministry of Energy’s official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the number of protected consumers has increased from 9.5 million […]
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Rs 950m minerals project to be launched in GB
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (ABC): The government will launch a Rs949.96 million project for the exploration, beneficiation, and extraction of precious metals and critical minerals in Gilgit-Baltistan. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the two-year (2026-2028) project will be executed by the Pakistan Council of […]
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Six in 10 smokers reduced cigarette use, finds Pakistan’s first vaping survey
ISLAMABAD: A new survey by the Endit Foundation has found that many smokers who use vaping products report cutting down on cigarette consumption, while researchers have also raised concerns about weak regulation and underage access to vaping products in Pakistan. The report, Vaping Voices: Exploring […]
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OGDCL makes 19 oil, gas discoveries since 2023
ISLAMABAD, June 1 (ABC): The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has made 19 oil and gas discoveries across Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since 2023, marking a major boost to Pakistan’s energy security and a key step toward cutting reliance on expensive fuel […]
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Govt speeds up work to add 8 MAF water storage through four mega dams
ISLAMABAD, May 31 (ABC): The government has accelerated work on four major dam projects that are expected to add more than eight million acre-feet (MAF) of water storage capacity. According to official data available with Wealth Pakistan, the country receives nearly 80 percent of its […]
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Rs 903m invested to strengthen health emergency response in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, May 31 (ABC): The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) has invested Rs 903 million in strengthening the health emergency response system in Balochistan’s 15 hospitals as part of broader disaster resilience and climate adaptation initiatives in disaster-prone districts. According to the documents available […]
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Pakistan plans export zones, disease-free compartments for livestock exports
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (ABC): Pakistan plans to accelerate livestock exports by establishing dedicated meat processing export zones and disease-free compartments for major animal diseases, as part of broader efforts to modernise one of the country’s fastest-growing economic sectors. Plans are also underway to establish modern […]
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Balochistan projects receives over Rs11bn under PSDP 2025-26
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (ABC): The Finance Division has released Rs11.4 billion for development projects in Balochistan under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26, with funds directed towards road infrastructure, urban rehabilitation and water supply schemes. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, against the […]
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Pakistan targets 70% edible oil self-sufficiency by 2035
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (ABC): Pakistan has prepared a strategic plan to reduce its dependence on imported edible oil and achieve 70% self-sufficiency by 2035 through expanded local oilseed production and olive cultivation. According to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research’s Year Book 2024-25, […]
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