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ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): The Ministry of Commerce has proposed significant amendments to Pakistan’s Barter Trade Mechanism (SRO 642(I)/2023) in order to facilitate barter trade with Iran, Afghanistan, and Russia. The draft of the proposals available with Wealth Pakistan was prepared following extensive consultations between the Ministry of Commerce and public private stakeholders, as well…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):A record 98.46 percent of the total authorized funds under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) were utilized across the country during the fiscal year 2024-25, with Rs1.076 trillion spent out of the sanctioned ceiling of Rs1.093 trillion. According to the latest data of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives,…
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™…
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP): Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in space science, astronaut training and the establishment of a Pakistan Space Center under a five-year action plan. The agreement is part of the “Action Plan (2025–2029) to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era,” adopted…
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,…
