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 and anaemia.  The Benazir Income Support Program(BISP) and Nutrition International…

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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 the Ministry of Commerce and public private stakeholders, as well…

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan V receives Uganda’s highest civilian honour

Kampala, Uganda: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, was today conferred with the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa (Grand Master), Uganda’s highest civilian honour, by His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The decoration recognises His Highness’s distinguished services to the nation and…

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From training in China to leading Pakistan’s power future: The journey of Sahiwal’s engineers

Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD When the 1,320 MW Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant was first conceived as one of the early harvest projects under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it was seen primarily as an energy project that would provide much-needed electricity to the national grid. What was not immediately visible, but has now become one of…

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Punjab launches 24/7 Helpline for Chinese security

LAHORE, Sep 10 (APP): The Special Protection Unit (SPU) Punjab has launched a round-the-clock helpline dedicated to assisting Chinese citizens in Pakistan on security-related matters. Speaking to Wealth Pakistan, SPU chief DIG Ghazi Salahuddin said the helpline (0327-8888111) is specifically designed for Chinese nationals working on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and non-CPEC projects, as well…

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Inspire Greatness, Ignite Your Vibe: TCL Showcases Latest Display Technologies and AI Innovations at IFA 2025

Lahore: TCL, Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV Brand and a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra-large TV brand, delivered an inspiring show at IFA 2025 under the theme “Inspire Greatness”. From cutting-edge audiovisual displays, AI-powered home appliances, and smart connected mobile devices, to the global debut of TCL NXTHOME™…

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