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ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has provided digital connectivity and advanced IT services to more than 50 universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) located in less-developed areas as part of its efforts to modernise teaching, research and administrative functions across the country. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Applications have been invited from farmers in the Potohar region for the establishment of new olive orchards under a government-backed initiative aimed at expanding commercial olive cultivation, with the deadline set for March 15, 2026. The initiative is part of a broader push to shift farmers toward high-value crops and strengthen…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Livestock Production Research Institute in Bahadur Nagar Okara is working on a project to introduce crossbreeding between low-potential Pakistani cow breeds and the high-yield Brazilian breed Girolando to boost milk and meat production in the country. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs17.61 million, will be implemented over three years…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects have achieved significant progress across Balochistan, reflecting a renewed focus on the province’s infrastructure development, social uplift and economic integration. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, in the energy sector, a landmark completed project is the 1320MW China Hub Coal Power Plant in Hub…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): The government is planning to set up two new institutes to expand quality higher education in southern Punjab to meet growing educational needs across provinces. According to a document available with Wealth Pakistan, proposals for establishing a public sector university in Muzaffargarh district and a science and technology institute in Rajanpur…
ISLAMABAD : Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has announced the launch of its nationwide “Drive to Win Challenge,” a four-week incentive campaign aimed at rewarding high-performing partner’s drivers across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. The challenge has been going on from November 24, all the way to December 21, 2025,…
ISLAMABAD: Born and raised in Pakistan, Ibrahim Hafeez never imagined he would one day stand at the heart of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment industry. Gaming and venture capital weren’t even on his radar. Today, however, he is helping guide more than $1.5 billion in investments that are reshaping how the world plays. Hafeez entered the…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP): Rehabilitation of Guddu and Sukkur barrages under the Sindh Barrages Improvement Project has made significant progress, with completion rates of 75% and 35% respectively, reports Wealth Pakistan. The project includes the replacement of gates, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency for timely water diversion into canals. This improvement will, in…
GILGIT: The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and NPAK Energy Limited — a subsidiary of Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) — has signed a set of operational agreements that formally initiate the region’s first energy-sector public–private partnership. Under the agreements, NPAK Energy will assume responsibility for power generation, transmission,…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP): Scientists at the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) are working on five new cotton varieties that can survive temperatures of up to 47°C, offering a possible shift for farmers struggling with climate pressure. The research is part of a wider effort to revive cotton production, which has been declining due to…
