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LAHORE, Sep 14 (APP): Advanced thermal drone technology introduced by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has enabled the rescue of more than 2,000 people stranded in floodwaters across Punjab. Rescue 1122 Punjab spokesperson Farooq Ahmad told Wealth Pakistan that the thermal drone technology technology has enhanced efficiency of rescue services, said a press release…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has supported over 22 million people in 2024-25 through its three financial assistance programs. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the PPAF provided 22.22 million individuals with financial assistance through Benazir Kafaalat Program (BKP), Benazir Nashunuma Program (BNP), and Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Program (BTWP)….
LAHORE: A blood cancer awareness walk was held at Sheikh Zayed Hospital by the Department of Hematology in collaboration with Himmel Pharmaceuticals. The walk was led by Executive Director and Chairman of Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Dr. Akbar Hussain. The objective of the walk was to highlight the importance of early diagnosis, available treatment options, and…
Kampala, Uganda: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, was today conferred with the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa (Grand Master), Uganda’s highest civilian honour, by His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The decoration recognises His Highness’s distinguished services to the nation and…
Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD When the 1,320 MW Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant was first conceived as one of the early harvest projects under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it was seen primarily as an energy project that would provide much-needed electricity to the national grid. What was not immediately visible, but has now become one of…
LAHORE, Sep 10 (APP): The Special Protection Unit (SPU) Punjab has launched a round-the-clock helpline dedicated to assisting Chinese citizens in Pakistan on security-related matters. Speaking to Wealth Pakistan, SPU chief DIG Ghazi Salahuddin said the helpline (0327-8888111) is specifically designed for Chinese nationals working on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and non-CPEC projects, as well…
Islamabad : According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025 Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat, SparkKitty and Triada, but there were other…
Lahore: TCL, Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV Brand and a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra-large TV brand, delivered an inspiring show at IFA 2025 under the theme “Inspire Greatness”. From cutting-edge audiovisual displays, AI-powered home appliances, and smart connected mobile devices, to the global debut of TCL NXTHOME™…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s first Thyroid Eye Disease clinic has opened at Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, offering integrated care for a condition that affects millions but remains widely misdiagnosed. The facility marks a turning point in treating conditions linked to thyroid dysfunction. The clinic, inaugurated by Maj. Gen (Retd) Rehmat Khan, President of Al-Shifa Trust,…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): China will provide 3,000 training and study opportunities to Pakistani nationals from 2025 to 2029 under a new bilateral cooperation plan. The commitment is part of the China-Pakistan Action Plan (2025–2029), agreed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing last week. The initiative falls under the section on science, technology…
