ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Pakistan’s flagship poverty reduction initiative has generated approximately 179,000 new jobs nationwide, highlighting a key outcome of the National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP). According to Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety document available with Wealth Pakistan, hundreds of thousands of households benefited from NPGP interventions during its implementation period. More…
ISLAMABAD: The Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan (AKF-P) and the Embassy of Denmark on Tuesday signed an agreement to support climate-resilient agricultural livelihoods for vulnerable mountain communities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, aiming to strengthen food security and income stability in climate-affected regions. Under the initiative, communities will be supported to adopt climate-smart and regenerative farming practices,…
LAHORE: Day 3 of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 focused on the theme Manifesting Informed Citizenship, encouraging young leaders to critically engage with politics, economics, culture, and civic responsibility in an increasingly interconnected world. The day began with reflective sessions and meditation, setting a thoughtful tone for dialogue and awareness. Participants explored the influence…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): The Benazir Nashonuma Programme is set to distribute more than 3.7 million specialised nutritious food (SNF) packs in 2025 as part of Pakistan’s efforts to curb stunting and malnutrition among pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and young children. Launched in 2020 and expanded nationwide in 2023, the programme has emerged as a…
LAHORE: The 23rd edition of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 commenced on Monday with an inspiring opening day centered around the theme “Manifesting Personal Development.” Bringing together young leaders from across Pakistan, Day One set the tone for six transformative days of reflection, learning, and leadership-building. The opening day emphasized a core belief of…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has provided digital connectivity and advanced IT services to more than 50 universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) located in less-developed areas as part of its efforts to modernise teaching, research and administrative functions across the country. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Applications have been invited from farmers in the Potohar region for the establishment of new olive orchards under a government-backed initiative aimed at expanding commercial olive cultivation, with the deadline set for March 15, 2026. The initiative is part of a broader push to shift farmers toward high-value crops and strengthen…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Livestock Production Research Institute in Bahadur Nagar Okara is working on a project to introduce crossbreeding between low-potential Pakistani cow breeds and the high-yield Brazilian breed Girolando to boost milk and meat production in the country. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs17.61 million, will be implemented over three years…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects have achieved significant progress across Balochistan, reflecting a renewed focus on the province’s infrastructure development, social uplift and economic integration. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, in the energy sector, a landmark completed project is the 1320MW China Hub Coal Power Plant in Hub…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): The government is planning to set up two new institutes to expand quality higher education in southern Punjab to meet growing educational needs across provinces. According to a document available with Wealth Pakistan, proposals for establishing a public sector university in Muzaffargarh district and a science and technology institute in Rajanpur…
