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Understanding China's whole-process people's democracy

Understanding China’s whole-process people’s democracy

By Xu Jun, People’s Daily The upcoming “two sessions,” the annual meetings of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), and the top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), provide an important opportunity to observe Chinese modernization and a key window into understanding whole-process people’s democracy…

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Lessons from the Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant: Cross Cultural Workforce Management in CPEC Power Project

Lessons from the Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant: Cross Cultural Workforce Management in CPEC Power Project

Staff Reporter SAHIWAL: The development of energy infrastructure under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor has significantly transformed Pakistan’s power sector, and one of the most prominent examples of this collaboration is the Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant. This project represents not only a milestone in electricity generation but also a unique workplace where employees from…

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A Friendship Spanning 40 years

A Friendship Spanning 40 years

  During the Spring Festival marking the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse, President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from friends in Iowa, USA, and reciprocated with a New Year greeting card, extending festive wishes. In 1985, Xi Jinping, then Party Secretary of Zhengding County, made his first visit to Iowa, USA,…

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Early education reform project launched in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (ABC): The government has launched a $9.07 million early education reform project in Balochistan to reach thousands of children, particularly in rural and marginalised communities, where access to early education remains a major challenge. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project is being implemented by the Balochistan Education Department and…

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More than Megawatts: The human story behind Sahiwal Power Plant

More than Megawatts: The human story behind Sahiwal Power Plant

Staff Reporter SAHIWAL: When people talk about large power plants, the conversation usually focuses on numbers. Installed capacity, megawatts generated, efficiency ratios, and grid contribution often dominate the discussion. Yet behind every major power station stands a community of people whose dedication and expertise keep the turbines turning and the electricity flowing. The story of…

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International Women’s Day event highlights inclusive protection, empowerment for women

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (ABC): The Women Welfare & Development Center of the Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR), in collaboration with Rozan, organized a high-level International Women’s Day event that brought together senior government officials, civil society leaders, disability rights advocates, and representatives from the private sector. The event, themed “Beyond Celebration: Inclusive Protection, Justice &…

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Rs 980m minerals resource centre planned at PCSIR Peshawar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (ABC): The Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed the establishment of an around Rs980 million state-of-the-art minerals resource centre in Peshawar to enhance value addition and promote exports in the mineral sector. The project is titled “Establishment of Minerals Resource Centre, Analytical Laboratory and Minerals Detection Facility at PCSIR Labs, Peshawar…

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From trainees to experts: How Sahiwal Power Plant helped build a new generation of Pakistani engineers

From trainees to experts: How Sahiwal Power Plant helped build a new generation of Pakistani engineers

Staff Reporter SAHIWAL: When Pakistan faced a severe electricity crisis in the early 2010s, the challenge was not only about generating more power but also about strengthening the country’s technical capacity to operate and manage large-scale energy infrastructure. Among the projects launched to address this challenge, the Sahiwal Coal Power Plant in Punjab stands out…

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