Lahore hosts dialogue on preserving heritage for a sustainable future
LAHORE, April 24 (ABC): A high-level dialogue on cultural preservation…
Lahore hosts dialogue on preserving heritage for a sustainable future
LAHORE, April 24 (ABC): A high-level dialogue on cultural preservation and sustainability brought together key stakeholders at the historic Shalimar Gardens to discuss strategies for protecting Pakistan’s rich heritage. The event, organised by the Walled City of Lahore Authority, focused on the theme “Preserving the Past for a Sustainable Future,” highlighting the importance of safeguarding…
Pakistan starts World Immunization Week 2026 with renewed push for child vaccination
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (ABC): Pakistan has launched activities to mark World Immunization Week 2026, reaffirming its commitment to protect every child through vaccination and strengthen routine immunization coverage across the country. Every year, the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, observes the week in collaboration with…
Digital audit system implemented in 30 field offices across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (ABC): The government has completed the implementation of the Audit Management Information System (AMIS) in 30 field audit offices across Pakistan, marking a major step towards digitizing the public sector audit system. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, all audit teams in field offices are now actively using the system,…
Rs41.7bn projects planned for education sector reforms
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (ABC): The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has proposed a development budget exceeding Rs 41 billion under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27 to reinforce education infrastructure, expand technical and vocational training, and sustain ongoing reforms. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the proposal details 23 projects—16 ongoing and…
Over 67,000 youth complete PM skills programme as nationwide training drive expands
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (ABC): More than 67,000 young people across Pakistan have successfully completed training under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme during 2024–25, as authorities scaled up nationwide efforts to enhance employability, expand digital capabilities, and reduce regional disparities through structured vocational initiatives, official documents revealed. A total of 67,304 trainees graduated from…
Rs103m spent on internet connectivity for 1078 schools in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): An amount of Rs103 million has been spent on providing internet connectivity to 1,078 public schools in Punjab under the ongoing education reforms aimed at strengthening the digital learning infrastructure. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, internet billing worth Rs103.488 million was allocated to ensure internet connectivity in these…
Rs592m project planned in Khairpur to boost date exports
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): In a move to strengthen research and post-harvest management in Pakistan’s date palm sector, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed a Rs592.364 million project to upgrade the Date Palm Research Institute (DPRI) in Khairpur. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the five-year initiative will run…
Rs490m lab project planned to boost food safety monitoring
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has planned a Rs490 million project to strengthen food safety monitoring and improve Pakistan’s compliance with international trade standards. The project seeks to enhance the National Veterinary Laboratory’s capacity for antimicrobial residue analysis so it can meet national and international standards and support…
Rs 300m livestock fibre project planned to drive rural industrialisation in GB, AJK
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (ABC): A major initiative aimed at transforming livestock fibre into high-value products has been planned to accelerate rural industrialisation in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), thereby opening new income streams for farmers and artisans. The project is titled “Value Added Livestock Products (Wool, Hair and Mohair) for Rural Industrialisation…
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…
