Aga Khan makes first visit to Kenya as 50th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims
NAIROBI, KENYA: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has…
Aga Khan makes first visit to Kenya as 50th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims
NAIROBI, KENYA: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has begun an official visit to Kenya from 25 to 27 August at the invitation of His Excellency President William Ruto. This is His Highness’s first official visit to East Africa, following his accession in February this year as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims….
Pakistan receives $6m from China for housing projects in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Pakistan has received a grant of $6 million from China for the construction of houses in Balochistan. The monthly foreign economic assistance report released by the Economic Affairs Division for July 2025 reveals that the grant of $6 million from China has been disbursed. Speaking to Wealth Pakistan, Adviser to Finance…
Yango Tech explores strategic collaboration with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT & Telecom
Islamabad, 27 August 2025 — Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced B2B technology solutions to local businesses, recently held a high-level meeting with the Honourable Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima, to explore avenues for advancing Pakistan’s digital transformation and fostering long-term technology partnerships. The Yango Tech delegation was led by…
Govt allocates Rs 1 million per project to roll out AI prototypes
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): The government has announced to provide a financial package of up to Rs 1 million for each artificial intelligence (AI) project reaching the prototyping stage. According to the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT), official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the scheme will be carried out through the newly planned…
Pakistan Railways deploying advanced communication, signaling systems
ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): The Pakistan Railways has embarked on a large-scale programme to digitize and automate its network in a bid to enhance safety, cut down delays and bring efficiency to passenger and freight movement across the country. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, advanced communication and signalling systems are being deployed…
Pakistan achieves 68% target of planting trees under Green Pakistan Program
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Pakistan has successfully achieved 68 percent of its tree plantation target under the government’s flagship initiative, the “Upscaling Green Pakistan Program” which aims at combating climate change, enhancing forest cover and restoring degraded ecosystems across the country. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the Ministry of Climate Change and…
2nd International Solar Power Conclave & Solar Excellence Awards 2025 on Aug 28 in Lahore
LAHORE: The city of Lahore is set to host one of the country’s most significant renewable energy gatherings, the 2nd International Solar Power Conclave & Solar Excellence Awards 2025, taking place on 28th August 2025 at the Nishat Hotel. The event is being organised by Energy Update in association with the Private Power & Infrastructure…
Govt operationalizes 17 sectoral councils to boost manufacturing, services sector
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): The government has operationalized 17 sectoral councils to design policies and boost competitiveness across manufacturing and services. Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry, told Wealth Pakistan that the Ministry of Commerce has undertaken a comprehensive reform initiative. The Ministry of Commerce has established 17…
‘Best of ASCO 2025’ held in Lahore
Latest research and advances in cancer treatment highlighted LAHORE, August 23 (APP): An international conference titled “Best of ASCO 2025” was organized under the auspices of Himmel Pharmaceuticals and the Society of Medical Oncology Pakistan, where the latest global research and advancements in cancer treatment were discussed. The conference placed special focus on artificial intelligence,…
Pakistan achieves capacity to produce 3m olive plants annually
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan has achieved self-sufficiency in olive plant production, with the capacity to produce up to 3 million plants annually through local nurseries. Pakistan would earlier import 700,000 to 800,000 olive plants each year but now it can fully meet demand through domestic resources, Principal Scientist at Centre of Excellence for Olive…
