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ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (ABC): Cultivation of pistachio on a trial basis has started in the Potohar region of Punjab, as the area’s climate is considered suitable for growing this high-value nut crop. “We have successfully grown pistachio plants, but the fruiting process is taking longer than expected,” Aqeel Feroz, Senior Scientist at the Barani Agricultural…
ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (ABC): The government has planned to establish a modern Rs 3 billion slaughterhouse and wholesale meat market in Islamabad to ensure safe, hygienic and regulated meat supply to the residents. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project titled “Establishment of State-of-the-Art Slaughterhouse and Wholesale Meat Market, Islamabad” seeks to…
DUBAI: More than five decades after the iconic blockbuster Deewaar rewrote Bollywood history, the film found a full-circle moment when a die-hard fan and UAE gold business tycoon Anil Dhanak finally met Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and walked away with a signed canvas of the movie’s iconic look. Anil Dhanak’s meeting with the Big B…
By Huan Yuping, People’s Daily In February of this year, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) moved toward what observers described as a “natural death” after the United States declined to respond to Russia’s proposal to extend the treaty’s core limits. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the risk of nuclear weapon use…
By He Yin, People’s Daily “Amid global turbulence, China is charting a course for the future,” reads a recent international media commentary on China’s “two sessions” — the annual sessions of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), and top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The commentary highlights how…
By He Siqi, People’s Daily Wearing traditional Hanfu clothing, drinking warm water, and enjoying hot pot have become must-do experiences for many travelers to China, while the phrase “becoming Chinese” has turned into a popular online trend. In recent months, Chinese lifestyles have gained remarkable popularity abroad, drawing worldwide attention. As the warmth of daily…
By Li Xinping, People’s Daily The year 2026 marks the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). China targets an economic growth of 4.5-5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, according to the country’s government work report. Main targets for development this year also include: a surveyed urban unemployment…
By He Yin, People’s Daily As China enters the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the world keenly observes how the nation will advance its green transformation and the subsequent impact on global sustainability. During this year’s “two sessions,” the annual meetings of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), and top political advisory body,…
By He Yin, People’s Daily At the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, Chinese companies captured global attention with a wave of cutting-edge innovations. From the world’s first robot phone and lip-reading AI glasses to adorable AI companions for emotional support, these bold and futuristic products left global media calling them game-changing. Connecting China’s…
By Chang Qin, Li Xiaoqing, Xu Leipeng Apples hold an important place in the “fruit basket” of Chinese consumers. A recent report on China’s apple industry development showed that since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has remained the world’s largest producer and consumer of apples. The launch of apple futures…
