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Lets make America great again
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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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YJA Plans New Office and Jobs Initiative for Young Journalists
The Young Journalists Association (YJA) has announced plans to open a new office, launch a dedicated digital platform and work with relevant government institutions to create employment and skills-development opportunities for young journalists. The initiatives were discussed during a general meeting of the YJA held […]
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Sindh launches round-the-clock watch to tackle flood threats
ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (ABC):The Sindh government has launched a 24/7 monsoon and flood monitoring system to track rainfall, river flows and emerging flood risks across the province and enable a swift response to weather and hydrological emergencies during the 2026 monsoon season. According to official […]
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258 advanced Chinese farm machines to strengthen Pakistan’s agriculture sector
ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (ABC): Pakistan has received 258 advanced agricultural machines and irrigation systems from China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) agricultural cooperation to modernise farming practices, improve productivity and promote climate-resilient agriculture across the country. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, […]
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The Man Who Stayed
By Syed Munawar AliBetween 2005 and 2010, as Pakistan lost much of its trained health talent to hospitals abroad, one clinical research professional made the opposite choice. Syed Munawar Ali stayed.He stayed to work in a sector that barely existed. The Ministry of Health had […]
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SDGs programme funding proposed at Rs80bn for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (ABC): The Cabinet Division has proposed a Rs10 billion increase in the allocation for the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme (SAP), taking the total proposed demand to Rs80 billion for the upcoming financial year 2026-27. According to official documents available with Wealth […]
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Pakistan’s potato cultivation area expands 160% over a decade
ISLAMABAD, Apr 02(ABC): The land dedicated to potato cultivation has expanded over the last 10 years, from about 177,700 hectares in 2015-16 to around 462,160 hectares in 2025-26, an increase of approximately 160 percent. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, cultivation of potato, […]
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Rs400m project planned to restore rangelands, boost livestock in arid regions
ISLAMABAD, April 1 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs400 million project to restore degraded rangelands and promote climate-resilient livestock development in Pakistan’s arid and semi-arid regions through modern management practices and digital monitoring systems. According to official documents […]
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Punjab working to develop new varieties of durum wheat
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (ABC): Agricultural scientists in Punjab are working to develop and promote new varieties of durum wheat to meet the growing demand of the rapidly expanding pasta industry. The Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) has tasked the Wheat Research Institute (WRI) Faisalabad with […]
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$10m project launched in AJK to bring out-of-school children into classrooms
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (ABC): A new initiative has been launched in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to expand educational opportunities for thousands of children in the region. The initiative titled “Out of School Children Project” is supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and was […]
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Rs1.28b project planned to boost livestock, arid agriculture in Thar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (ABC): A Rs1.28 billion project has been proposed to strengthen livestock, horticulture and sustainable ecosystem management in the Thar desert region through research, technology transfer and community capacity building. The project is titled Thar Community Actions for the Management of Sustainable Ecosystem, […]
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Yiwu home to more than 10,000 foreign-funded business entities
By Liu Junguo, People’s Daily Nestled in Zhejiang Province, East China, Yiwu is a dynamic county-level city often celebrated as the “world’s supermarket,” boasting over 80,000 shops. Beyond its commercial prowess, Yiwu has evolved into a vibrant stage attracting entrepreneurs from across the globe. Here, […]
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Pakistan must act now to tackle anaemia through food fortification: Dr Shabina
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (ABC): Pakistan must take urgent action to address anaemia through food fortification, as the condition continues to affect nearly half of women, adolescent girls and children, posing risks to public health and economic growth, said Dr Shabina Raza, Country Director of Nutrition […]
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Aga Khan begins first official Canada visit, marking 50-year partnership milestone
OTTAWA, Mar 28 (ABC): His Highness the Aga Khan, 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and chair of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has begun his first official visit to Canada, marking a milestone in a relationship spanning more than five […]
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722 flood-hit schools to be rebuilt in Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (ABC): A major education rehabilitation programme worth $302.5 million is underway to reconstruct 722 schools destroyed during the 2022 floods in Sindh. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, under the Sindh Secondary Education Improvement Project – Additional Financing (SSEIP-AF), schools will […]
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