Pakistan Railways investing over Rs31bn in track upgrades
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (ABC): Pakistan Railways (PR) is investing over…
Pakistan Railways investing over Rs31bn in track upgrades
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (ABC): Pakistan Railways (PR) is investing over Rs31 billion in six major development projects aimed at the upgradation and rehabilitation of the country’s railway network. The move will improve safety standards, enhance operational efficiency and provide better, faster and more reliable services to passengers and freight operators nationwide. According to a document…
Digital livestock monitoring seen improving disease control in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (ABC): A newly introduced digital livestock monitoring system is expected to strengthen disease control and improve animal healthcare across Punjab by enabling real-time tracking of veterinary services, officials and experts say. The initiative, approved by the Punjab government, integrates services of the Livestock & Dairy Development Department into a single digital framework…
Chinese mining firm sees scope for deeper Pak–China cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (ABC): A Chinese mining engineering and equipment company has underscored the potential for deeper Pakistan–China cooperation in the minerals sector, as both countries seek to expand collaboration in resource development and industrial modernisation. Speaking to Wealth Pakistan on the sidelines of the Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum held in Islamabad, Min Ziheng, Director…
Winter rainfall brings relief for wheat, oilseeds in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (ABC): Winter rains are expected to significantly benefit Rabi crops across Punjab, particularly wheat and oil seeds, at a time when farmers are grappling with reduced surface water availability due to annual canal closures. Agriculture and irrigation experts say the rainfall will improve soil moisture and support healthy crop growth during this…
Chinese agritech firm eyes seed breeding partnerships in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): A Chinese agricultural technology company with more than a decade of experience in Pakistan is seeking to expand its localised operations through long-term partnerships, with a focus on seed breeding and production to support sustainable agricultural development, a company executive said. Jin Shao, Manager of the International Department at Anhui SunGu…
Digitalisation of Pakistan Post to complete in January 2027
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (ABC): The Pakistan Post is set to be fully digitalized by January 2027 as part of a major reform initiative aimed at modernising postal services nationwide and aligning them with international standards. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the Ministry of Communications has launched the Automation of Post Office Project, which…
11 factories begin production at Quaid-e-Azam Business Park
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (ABC): Developed by the Punjab government in Sheikhupura, Quaid-e-Azam Business Park has started operational activity, with 11 factories commencing production, marking a key milestone in the province’s industrial development drive. “Eleven factories have started production, while another 43 units are either under construction or nearing completion,” Maj (retd) Javed Iqbal, Chairman of…
1,900 prisoners enrolled in literacy programmes at 48 prisons
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Around 1,900 prisoners were enrolled in literacy programmes across 48 prisons in Pakistan during 2023–25. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the literacy initiative forms part of broader prison reforms aimed at rehabilitation and social reintegration of inmates. The programme focuses on providing basic education to illiterate prisoners, enabling…
Sindh distributes over 170,000 solar kits, 30,000 more planned
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): The Sindh government has distributed 170,383 Solar Home Systems to households across the province under the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP), a renewable energy initiative. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project is part of a broader plan to install solar systems on public buildings and provide Solar Home…
Balochistan women MPAs visits Türkiye to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): A high-level delegation comprising women members of the Balochistan Assembly undertook an official visit to Türkiye with the aim of further strengthening parliamentary, diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. The delegation was led by Ms. Farah Azeem Shah, MPA, a leader of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and…
