ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Milk production in Pakistan has risen steadily over the past two decades, increasing by more than 80%. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, national milk output climbed from 31.97 million tonnes in 2005-06 to 58.3 million tonnes in 2024-25, marking an increase of 82.3%. The growth reflects the expanding…
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Pakistan exported approximately 248,000 tons of potatoes during the July–January period of FY2025-26, maintaining a stable presence in international markets despite shifting trade conditions. In value terms, exports stood at around $56 million, according to official data available with Wealth Pakistan, reflecting consistent demand and supply continuity during the period. The…
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): About 2.6 million olive plants cultivated across Balochistan have entered the production phase and are expected to reach full output by 2028-29, said Abdul Raoof Kakar, former director general of the Agriculture Research Institute, Balochistan. Speaking to Wealth Pakistan, Kakar termed the development a breakthrough, noting that Loralai has emerged as…
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to educate youngsters on road safety and traffic laws as to promote responsible driving behavior, Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Thursday organised a special awareness seminar at Bahria University. The move aims to reduce road accidents in the capital through behavioral changes of citizens. Youngsters are the particular focus of this…
Staff Reporter The evolution of Pakistan’s energy sector has been marked by periods of acute crisis and transformative recovery. Among the many infrastructure projects initiated to address chronic electricity shortages, the Sahiwal Coal Power Plant stands out as a defining milestone. Commissioned in 2017, this 1,320 MW supercritical coal-fired facility has played a pivotal role…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (ABC): The federal government has proposed a series of new sports development initiatives worth approximately Rs1.17 billion for educational institutions in the capital under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27 According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, multiple projects aimed at promoting physical activity and enhancing modern sports facilities in federal…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (ABC): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Balochistan have so far created or engaged 7,313 workers under completed and under-implementation schemes. In contrast, another 10,425 jobs are projected for future phases and pipeline projects. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the employment figures cover road infrastructure, energy, water, industrial,…
RAWALPINDI, April 28 (ABC): Al-Shifa Trust has started services at its new eye hospital in Haveli Lakha, Okara, ahead of the formal inauguration on May 4. The facility brings specialist eye care closer to residents of five districts in South Punjab. Hospital to serve five districts The hospital will serve patients from Haveli Lakha, Depalpur,…
ISLAMABAD, April 28 (ABC): Demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing literacy and inclusive education, Aahil Mushtaq — Director of Change in Education Foundation and a brilliant student of Roots Millennium Future World School H-11/4 Campus Islamabad — successfully led an initiative to donate essential school furniture to an underprivileged school in Village Wazirpur, Head Baloki,…
ISLAMABAD, April 28 (ABC): Huawei Pakistan concluded its week-long Digital Week Pakistan 2026 in Islamabad, showcasing innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation initiatives. The event brought together senior government officials, ICT experts, telecom representatives, industry specialists, media professionals, and students. Throughout the week, participants attended workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. These sessions focused on cloud technologies, digital…