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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (ABC): The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), in collaboration with European Union and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), is establishing and upgrading 12 model technical and vocational education and training institutes in Balochistan. The initiative aims to modernize the province’s training infrastructure by equipping institutes with advanced tools, machinery,…
SAHIWAL: The spirit of unity, teamwork, and healthy competition came alive during Sports Week 2026 at the 1320MW Sahiwal Coal Power Plant. The week-long celebration transformed the plant into a vibrant arena of athletic energy, where employees from different departments stepped beyond their professional roles and showcased their sporting talents with passion and determination. The…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (ABC): The Pakistan-Korea PV Module Testing Laboratory is set to formally enter its commercial phase as it seeks accreditation under ISO/IEC-17025 standards from Pakistan National Accreditation Council, a move expected to strengthen quality assurance in Pakistan’s fast-growing solar market. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the laboratory has become fully…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (ABC): The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom (MoITT) has launched training of 10,000 government officials in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance digital literacy across the public sector institutions. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative is a key component of the capacity-building drive for relevant government employees under…
Staff Reporter SAHIWAL The arrival of the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, once again brought vibrant colors, joy, and cultural harmony to the 1320MW Sahiwal Power Plant, operated by Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Pvt. Ltd. As the Year of the Horse galloped in with its symbolism of strength, energy, and…
RAWALPINDI Feb 25, 2026 (ABC): Around every year, one million babies are born prematurely in Pakistan, with up to 45 percent at risk of developing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a retinal disorder that can lead to permanent blindness if not treated within weeks of birth, said the Al-Shifa Trust on Wednesday. Since launching a dedicated…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (ABC): The Jalalpur Irrigation Project — commonly known as the Jalalpur Canal — is set for completion by December 2027, benefiting around 384,000 people across 80 villages in the Jehlum and Khushab districts. The project aims to divert water from the Jhelum River to irrigate barren lands in the tehsils of Pind…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has proposed a Rs 39.76 million capacity-building project to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) standards for workers and employees, particularly in high-risk and export-oriented sectors. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project, titled ‘Capacity Building of Workers/Employees Regarding…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The use of the mango bag is likely to hit nearly 10 million in 2026 as export prices jump around 70% for protected fruit, reflecting growing industry confidence in the quality-enhancement technique. The protective bags, introduced by the Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC), are aimed at reducing post-harvest losses,…
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) has proposed the establishment of a Labour Market Research Cell (LMRC) to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in labour migration and employment sectors. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the LMRC will be set up as a centralized, secure and scalable…
