LAHORE, April 24 (ABC): A high-level dialogue on cultural preservation and sustainability brought together key stakeholders at the historic Shalimar Gardens to discuss strategies for protecting Pakistan’s rich heritage. The event, organised by the Walled City of Lahore Authority, focused on the theme “Preserving the Past for a Sustainable Future,” highlighting the importance of safeguarding…
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (ABC): Pakistan has launched activities to mark World Immunization Week 2026, reaffirming its commitment to protect every child through vaccination and strengthen routine immunization coverage across the country. Every year, the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, observes the week in collaboration with…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (ABC): The government has completed the implementation of the Audit Management Information System (AMIS) in 30 field audit offices across Pakistan, marking a major step towards digitizing the public sector audit system. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, all audit teams in field offices are now actively using the system,…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (ABC): More than 67,000 young people across Pakistan have successfully completed training under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme during 2024–25, as authorities scaled up nationwide efforts to enhance employability, expand digital capabilities, and reduce regional disparities through structured vocational initiatives, official documents revealed. A total of 67,304 trainees graduated from…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (ABC): The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has proposed a development budget exceeding Rs 41 billion under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27 to reinforce education infrastructure, expand technical and vocational training, and sustain ongoing reforms. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the proposal details 23 projects—16 ongoing…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (ABC): The Punjab Government on Monday rolled out a fully digital wheat procurement system across the province as harvesting gathers momentum, aiming to stabilise prices at Rs3,500 per 40kg, ensure transparency in payments, and streamline operations through a technology driven framework, officials said. With fresh crop arrivals underway, the government expects wheat…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (ABC): Pakistan has expanded its research efforts to develop high-yield hybrid wheat, joining the global race to produce more productive and climate-resilient crop varieties, as leading agricultural institutions in Punjab collaborate under a unified programme with technical support from Australian experts. “Hybrid wheat research is a joint project launched by various research…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (ABC): The first phase of the $100 million Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP-I) is nearing completion. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the broader KWSSIP programme, estimated at $1.6 billion, is to be executed in four overlapping phases over a period of 12 years. The project is jointly…
By Fan Fan, People’s Daily Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the Philippines has emerged as one of the first nations to face tangible repercussions. Recently, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos declared a nationwide energy emergency via executive order — the first such declaration globally since disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Heavily reliant on imported energy, the Philippines…
By Wang Hui, People’s Daily In a significant shift for the global automotive industry, Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan’s approximate 25 million sales. This marks the first time China has ended Japan’s 25-year reign as the global sales leader. The milestone is underscored by three Chinese companies now…