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ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): The federal government has allocated Rs400 million for the establishment of new universities and research institutions in the country in order to expand academic opportunities and build a stronger foundation for future technological advancement. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, an amount of Rs400 million allocated in FY2025-26 will be…
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: Voices from the Roof of the World (VRW), the acclaimed documentary series spotlighting the environmental upheaval gripping Central and South Asia, is set to launch its fourth season. The new season intensifies its focus on urgent climate stories, including air pollution, rising heat, glacier melt, water scarcity and the resilience of communities…
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Controller General of Accounts and the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues, has undertaken a series of initiatives aimed at improving the pension disbursement system for overseas Pakistani retirees. According to a document available with Wealth Pakistan, the government is addressing longstanding issues related to…
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): The Punjab Irrigation Department has initiated a survey for geophysical assessment of damages to the irrigation infrastructure following severe flooding in recent months. The embankments and spurs along the three major rivers of the province; Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej, which faced some of the most severe flooding in August and September…
LAHORE: In connection with World Diabetes Day, a Diabesity Family Festival and Diabetes Awareness Seminar were organized at the Waseela Diabesity Center under the auspices of the Rasheeda Majeed Trust. A large number of citizens participated in the event. The primary objective of this important social and medical activity was to raise public awareness about…
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): The Punjab government has decided to place all 23 testing laboratories of the food, agriculture and health departments under the unified management of the newly created Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drugs Authority (PAFDA). Dr Talat Naseer Pasha, Director General of PAFDA, told Wealth Pakistan that in the first phase all existing…
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Tuesday convened a high-level council meeting at its headquarters regarding the admission policy for the 2025–26 session. In the meeting all key stakeholders, including PMDC Council members, Vice Chancellors, IBCC representatives, and legal experts were called. Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, Chairman of the National Assembly…
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has become the center of global scientific attention, with the world’s eyes focused on the country as it successfully hosts the largest space conference, the International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST), held in Islamabad. The conference includes 10 t exclusive Domains and 60 Research Presentation sessions are…
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: To streamline the process of issuing M-Tags, the administration of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has opened eight dedicated points in various parts of the city for motorists. The points are at Kachnar Park l-8, Islamabad Club, Lake View Park, F-9 Park, Tarlai, Chungi No 26, Gulberg Green and Excise and Taxation office…
Staff Report LAHORE, Nov 18: A meeting of the Jammu Kashmir Journalists Forum, chaired by President Khalid Minhas, reviewed the latest political and social developments in Kashmir and the issues confronting Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan. General Secretary Muhammad Abdullah and several members of the forum attended the session. Participants welcomed the formation of the…
