PARC works out Rs1.65bn 5.year plan to cut edible oil imports
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)…
PARC works out Rs1.65bn 5.year plan to cut edible oil imports
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has proposed a Rs1.65 billion five-year project to promote oilseed cultivation and reduce the country’s reliance on imported edible oil According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project titled “The National Crop Diversification and Import Substitution Program (Oilseeds)” is planned for implementation across the…
$200m KP human capital project nears completion
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is executing a project to strengthen human capital by improving health and social services across the province. The $200-million Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project (KPHCIP), set to complete by December 31, 2026, has made notable financial progress, with 95.1% of the total funds already disbursed, according…
Pollen surge triggers eye irritation across twin cities
RAWALPINDI, March 17 (ABC): Pollen levels in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have climbed to dangerous levels, with Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital warning that the seasonal surge is driving a rise in painful eye allergies across the twin cities. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has recorded 14,695 pollen particles per cubic metre of air in Islamabad’s H-8 sector….
Sindh trains 21,500 teachers to improve early-grade learning
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (ABC): The Sindh government has trained 21,500 teachers under its flagship education reform programme to enhance the quality of instruction at the primary school level. The initiative is part of the Sindh Early Learning Enhancement through Classroom Transformation (SELECT) project, a major education sector intervention designed to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy…
Govt plans use of AI to develop improved crop varieties
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (ABC): The government is planning an initiative to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural research by building reference genomes of indigenous crops and using artificial intelligence-based models to accelerate the development of improved varieties. The expected outcomes include stronger agricultural productivity, improved export competitiveness and better livelihoods for resource-poor farmers, particularly those living in marginal…
Chinese smart technologies shine at 2026 Mobile World Congress
By Yan Huan, Xu Hailin, People’s Daily The 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) was recently held in Barcelona, Spain. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s premier mobile communications industry event being held in Barcelona. Under the theme “The IQ Era,” MWC focused on intelligent infrastructure, AI connectivity and integration, enterprise-level AI applications,…
A day in the life of China’s economy
By People’s Daily reporters Scene 1: Dawn at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port(5:00 AM) As dawn breaks over Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in east China’s Zhejiang province, the sea breeze carries the sounds of industry awakening. “Let’s begin!” directs a foreman. A massive bucket-wheel reclaimer swings into action, processing iron ore recently arrived from Brazil. The ore travels along conveyor…
Global focus on China-U.S. trade talks to set tone for economic engagement
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On March 13, a piece of news quickly made global headlines. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that the sixth round of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations will soon be held in France. This will mark a new round of talks under the framework of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation…
China’s NEV industry ascends global value chain
By Wang Zheng, People’s Daily China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is accelerating its shift from rapid expansion to higher-quality growth, driven by breakthroughs in key technologies such as intelligent driving systems and advanced batteries. In early March, Chinese companies unveiled a new round of innovations in the core technologies underpinning smart, connected NEVs. On…
China’s policy stability fosters innovation and a shared future
By He Yin, People’s Daily During recent China’s “two sessions,” the annual meetings of the country’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress, and top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, how the country will elevate the quality and level of trade and investment cooperation as it advances high-level opening up has become…
