Drones establish lifeline for rural healthcare in China’s Hainan mountains
By Cao Wenxuan, People’s Daily In the mountainous county of…
Drones establish lifeline for rural healthcare in China’s Hainan mountains
By Cao Wenxuan, People’s Daily In the mountainous county of Qiongzhong in central Hainan province, south China, drones are revolutionizing rural healthcare by transporting medical samples, emergency supplies, and medications between remote villages and county hospitals. A new low-altitude medical network now connects all 15 township health centers across the county through four drone routes…
China sees surge in one-person companies in AI era
By Lin Lili, People’s Daily The term “one-person company” (OPC) has surged into China’s business lexicon this year, defining a new AI-era entrepreneurial model. Empowered by artificial intelligence, solo entrepreneurs can now build virtual teams capable of shepherding projects from conception to completion — fueling rapid growth across China’s innovation landscape. To better understand this…
PM hosts Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, seeks deeper partnership with AKDN
ISLAMABAD, May 21 (ABC): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hosted a breakfast meeting in honour of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V during his first official visit to Pakistan, reaffirming the country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation in human development and climate resilience. The prime minister warmly welcomed Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and appreciated his commitment…
Pakistan-China vaccine initiative offers fresh push for livestock exports
ISLAMABAD, May 21 (ABC): Pakistan’s recently announced cooperation with China in the animal vaccine sector would be expected to strengthen disease control efforts and create new opportunities for expanding the country’s livestock exports, offering fresh momentum for one of the country’s key agricultural sectors. The Sindh Livestock and Fisheries Department has signed a joint venture…
Telecom sector expands with over 57,000 BTS operational across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 21 (ABC): Pakistan’s telecom sector is witnessing significant growth, with 57,044 Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) now operational nationwide. According to the latest infrastructure data available with Wealth Pakistan, Jazz leads the market with 16,247 BTS sites, including 16,003 4G-enabled stations. The CMPak follows closely with 15,882 BTS, maintaining a strong balance across 2G,…
Over 1,400kms of rail tracks set for major overhaul in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (ABC): The Pakistan Railways (PR) is pursuing the upgradation of around 1,415 kilometres of branch lines in Punjab while simultaneously advancing suburban rail projects worth over Rs44.5 billion in Sindh. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the Ministry of Railways is actively working on a comprehensive program for the expansion, rehabilitation,…
A Fudan University film screened in Pakistan
By Zhao Yipu | People’s Daily Islamabad, May 19, (People’s Daily) – The documentary “The Moon is Yours” produced by China’s Fudan University was successfully screened at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Pakistan on Monday, marking its first Pakistan and fourth overseas showcase and serving as a highlight of Fudan University’s international student recruitment efforts. The…
Balochistan universities receive Rs2.93bn in HEC funding support
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (ABC):Balochistan universities have received Rs2.93 billion in support from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in FY 2025-26, reflecting continued funding assistance for higher education institutions across the province. According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, the HEC has continued extending financial support to universities in Balochistan through recurring grants, supplementary…
Pakistan diversifies rice export strategy through new markets, trade routes
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (ABC):Pakistan is expanding efforts to diversify rice exports toward Africa, Central Asia, and Far East markets as part of a broader strategy to ensure uninterrupted trade flows and reduce dependence on traditional export destinations amid regional trade disruptions. According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, the strategy comes as disruptions…
Islamabad Jeep Club Elections Concluded, New Leadership Elected for 2-Year Term
According to details, a 13-member Executive Committee was elected during the recent elections. Subsequently, a special meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee was held at the residence of former club president Dr. Nadeem Naeem, where elections for key office bearers were conducted. The following members were elected to the respective positions: Dr. Ehsan Kiani…
