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Chinese, German, Canadian firms investing in Faisalabad, Sheikhupura SEZs

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Pakistan’s special economic zones (SEZs) are beginning to attract diversified foreign participation, with firms from China, Germany and Canada entering into joint ventures with local industries. Jamshed Ahmed, Investment and Industrial Specialist at Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives told Wealth Pakistan that international companies are partnering with Pakistani firms…

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Media’s role significant in communicating bilateral relations, CPEC projects: Chinese envoy

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Embassy Charge d’Affaires Shi Yuanqiang has said that the media’s role is significant in communicating bilateral relations and projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He expressed these views while addressing participants of the training titled “Capacity Building Workshop for Journalists and Social Media Influencers from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on CPEC Reporting…

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Govt to offer subsidies and tax incentives to boost AI integration in industry

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP): The government is preparing to introduce financial incentives, including subsidies and tax exemptions, to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and support digital transformation of industries in Pakistan. According to Ministry of Information Technology documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative is part of a comprehensive roadmap being developed by IT boards…

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Punjab leads national livestock sector with 104 million animals

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Punjab has emerged as the leading province in the national livestock sector, boasting a population of over 104 million animals including cattle, buffalo, goats and sheep, significantly contributing to the country’s economy. Pakistan’s livestock population stood at 251.3 million in 2024, with Punjab holding the largest share at 104.2 million, Wealth…

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Govt extends Rs 50m financial assistance to overseas Pakistanis in 3 months

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): The government disbursed Rs 49.2 million in financial and legal assistance to overseas Pakistanis in first quarter of 2025, providing crucial support to distressed families and assisting with repatriation of deceased individuals. The official performance report, available with Wealth Pakistan, stated that Community Welfare Attachés (CWAs) across various countries provided substantial…

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Vision Pakistan wins top Aga Khan Award for Architecture

ISLAMABAD: The Vision Pakistan has been named among the seven winners of the prestigious 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, placing Pakistan at the forefront of global recognition for socially transformative and climate-conscious design. Developed by DB Studios, Vision Pakistan is a multistorey facility whose colourful facades draw inspiration from Pakistani and Arab crafts, while…

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Solar power vital to protect Pakistan from floods and climate change: Punjab Governor

LAHORE: Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that the renewable energy is the answer to environmental degradation causing climate disasters in the country. “The solar is the best energy source to preserve the environment in view of the current climatic conditions and prevent natural disasters like floods in Pakistan,” he said while…

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