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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…
LAHORE, Feb 17 (ABC): Nutrition International has urged the Punjab government to adopt mandatory food fortification to tackle malnutrition, a persistent public health challenge in Pakistan. High Malnutrition Rates in Punjab Programme Manager Zameer Haider said Punjab continues to face alarming nutrition indicators. The province reports high levels of stunting, wasting, and anaemia among children….
ISLAMABAD: Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation by delivering full-stack Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT solutions. “Huawei is committed to empower Pakistan’s digital future,” said Ahmed Bilal Masud, CEO of AI and Cloud Business, while addressing media in Islamabad. “By bringing full-stack AI and ICT solutions, we aim not only to…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (ABC): Pakistan has stepped up efforts to expand its rice exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and African markets through improved market access, trade negotiations, exhibitions, and buyer engagement initiatives. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Pakistan already enjoys zero import duty on rice exports to the GCC…
LAHORE, Feb 12 (ABC): The establishment of Pakistan’s first government-run Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Center for Autism is a historic and humanitarian initiative, said Sajida Farooq Tarar, mother of Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar, praising Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her efforts toward the welfare of special children. In a statement…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (ABC): Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is strengthening Pakistan’s industrial landscape by offering investors a mix of fiscal incentives and reliable utilities, including 160MW of power capacity and 33MMCFD of gas supply. The zone has already allocated 102 acres to 26 enterprises, signalling accelerating industrial activity. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Abdul Hameed,…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (ABC): Chinese agricultural technologies are reshaping Pakistan’s farming landscape, lifting crop yields, reducing post-harvest losses and opening new income opportunities if rural population in the country. Talking to Wealth Pakistan, Zhou Xusheng, Country Director of Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Agricultural Development Company said, one of the earliest breakthroughs came through hybrid rice. “Pakistan…
RAWALPINDI, Feb 9 (ABC): Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in Rawalpindi has completed genetic testing for 139 patients from 91 families with inherited eye conditions, marking one year since opening Pakistan’s first genetic testing lab dedicated to eye disorders. The lab, launched in January 2025, assists doctors in identifying genes that cause inherited vision loss. These…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (ABC): The K-IV water supply project, designed to provide 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of additional water to Karachi, has reached an advanced construction stage and is scheduled for completion by December 2026. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the K-IV project is jointly funded by the federal government and…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has simplified and accelerated its pest risk analysis, seed evaluation and approval process, aiming to ensure the timely availability of quality seeds, while maintaining strict regulatory controls. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority and…
