Potato exports hold steady at 248,000 tons in H1 FY26

ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Pakistan exported approximately 248,000 tons of potatoes during the July–January period of FY2025-26, maintaining a stable presence in international markets despite shifting trade conditions. In value terms, exports stood at around $56 million, according to official data available with Wealth Pakistan, reflecting consistent demand and supply continuity during the period. The…

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GIKI Industrial Open House 2026 promotes academia-industry collaboration

ISLAMABAD, May 3 (ABC): The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) hosted its Industrial Open House 2026 at its campus in Topi, bringing academia and industry together on one platform for collaboration, recruitment, and innovation. Strong industry participation The GIKI industrial open house 2026 attracted strong participation from leading national and…

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Legacy of the Sahiwal Power Plant in Pakistan’s National Electric Grid System

Staff Reporter The evolution of Pakistan’s energy sector has been marked by periods of acute crisis and transformative recovery. Among the many infrastructure projects initiated to address chronic electricity shortages, the Sahiwal Coal Power Plant stands out as a defining milestone. Commissioned in 2017, this 1,320 MW supercritical coal-fired facility has played a pivotal role…

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Rs1.17bn sports projects planned for federal educational institutions

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (ABC): The federal government has proposed a series of new sports development initiatives worth approximately Rs1.17 billion for educational institutions in the capital under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27 According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, multiple projects aimed at promoting physical activity and enhancing modern sports facilities in federal…

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CPEC projects create over 7,300 jobs in Balochistan; 10,425 more expected

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (ABC): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Balochistan have so far created or engaged 7,313 workers under completed and under-implementation schemes. In contrast, another 10,425 jobs are projected for future phases and pipeline projects. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the employment figures cover road infrastructure, energy, water, industrial,…

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