Al-Shifa intervention prevents blindness in premature twins Up to 45 pc of preterm babies risk ROP, doctors warn Trust calls for mandatory newborn eye screening

RAWALPINDI Feb 25, 2026 (ABC): Around every year, one million babies are born prematurely in Pakistan, with up to 45 percent at risk of developing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a retinal disorder that can lead to permanent blindness if not treated within weeks of birth, said the Al-Shifa Trust on Wednesday. Since launching a dedicated…

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Govt plans Rs 39.76m project to train 3,920 workers in occupational safety

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has proposed a Rs 39.76 million capacity-building project to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) standards for workers and employees, particularly in high-risk and export-oriented sectors. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project, titled ‘Capacity Building of Workers/Employees Regarding…

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Ministry proposes Labour Market Research Cell to boost overseas employment planning

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) has proposed the establishment of a Labour Market Research Cell (LMRC) to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in labour migration and employment sectors. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the LMRC will be set up as a centralized, secure and scalable…

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Yango Pakistan partners with NowPDP to empower drivers with disabilities

KARACHI: Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with NowPDP, a non-profit organization, to launch ‘Baikhtiyar Pakistan’ — an inclusive mobility and livelihood program designed to create earning opportunities for persons with disabilities through the Yango platform. The launch ceremony took place at the NowPDP Centre of Excellence for Disability…

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Govt plans advanced dates processing plant in Khairpur

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (ABC): The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP) plans to establish a state-of-the-art dates processing, storage, and packaging facility in Khairpur district of Sindh to strengthen the country’s date industry. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project carries an estimated cost of Rs998.97 million. The government has proposed an allocation…

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Gold rate in Pakistan today showing 24K gold at Rs. 523,962 per tola on February 20, 2026.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today 20 February, 2026

Gold prices in Pakistan held steady on Friday, February 20, 2026, with no change reported in the local bullion market. The gold rate in Pakistan today stands at Rs. 523,962 per tola for 24-karat gold, reflecting stable market conditions amid consistent trading activity. What are the latest gold prices? According to verified market data, the…

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