LAHORE, Apr 28 (ABC): The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) is planning to establish central business districts in major cities across the province — including Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, and Bahawalpur — following the successful launch of its flagship project in Lahore.“Building on the strong investor response and success achieved in…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (ABC): Chitral Valley attracted over 2,700 foreign tourists in 2025, marking a 15 percent increase from 2024. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the number of international visitors reached 2,728 in 2025, a 15 percent increase over 2024, when 2,373 foreign tourists visited the valley. The steady growth highlights Chitral’s rising…
LAHORE, April 24 (ABC): A high-level dialogue on cultural preservation and sustainability brought together key stakeholders at the historic Shalimar Gardens to discuss strategies for protecting Pakistan’s rich heritage. The event, organised by the Walled City of Lahore Authority, focused on the theme “Preserving the Past for a Sustainable Future,” highlighting the importance of safeguarding…
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (ABC): Pakistan has launched activities to mark World Immunization Week 2026, reaffirming its commitment to protect every child through vaccination and strengthen routine immunization coverage across the country. Every year, the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, observes the week in collaboration with…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (ABC): The government has completed the implementation of the Audit Management Information System (AMIS) in 30 field audit offices across Pakistan, marking a major step towards digitizing the public sector audit system. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, all audit teams in field offices are now actively using the system,…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (ABC): More than 67,000 young people across Pakistan have successfully completed training under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme during 2024–25, as authorities scaled up nationwide efforts to enhance employability, expand digital capabilities, and reduce regional disparities through structured vocational initiatives, official documents revealed. A total of 67,304 trainees graduated from…
ISLAMABAD, April 22 (ABC): The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Department of Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, organized a stakeholder consultation in Sudhnoti under the project “Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Mountain Areas.” The event gathered government officials, experts, and community representatives. They…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (ABC): The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has proposed a development budget exceeding Rs 41 billion under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27 to reinforce education infrastructure, expand technical and vocational training, and sustain ongoing reforms. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the proposal details 23 projects—16 ongoing…
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (ABC): Dr. Faisal Mushtaq, Chairman and CEO of The Millennium Education Group, hosted a grand dinner in Islamabad to honour IGCSE and A Level faculty, according to a press release. He organised the event as a gesture of appreciation for teachers who continue to deliver academic excellence with dedication and consistency. The gathering brought…
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (ABC): The Punjab Government on Monday rolled out a fully digital wheat procurement system across the province as harvesting gathers momentum, aiming to stabilise prices at Rs3,500 per 40kg, ensure transparency in payments, and streamline operations through a technology driven framework, officials said. With fresh crop arrivals underway, the government expects wheat…