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Al-Shifa intervention prevents blindness in premature twins Up to 45 pc of preterm babies risk ROP, doctors warn Trust calls for mandatory newborn eye screening

News Desk2 months ago02 mins

RAWALPINDI Feb 25, 2026 (ABC): Around every year, one million babies are born prematurely in Pakistan, with up to 45 percent at risk of developing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a retinal disorder that can lead to permanent blindness if not treated within weeks of birth, said the Al-Shifa Trust on Wednesday. Since launching a dedicated…

Jalalpur Canal to irrigate 174,000 acres of arid land in Jhelum, Khushab

News Desk2 months ago03 mins

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (ABC): The Jalalpur Irrigation Project — commonly known as the Jalalpur Canal — is set for completion by December 2027, benefiting around 384,000 people across 80 villages in the Jehlum and Khushab districts. The project aims to divert water from the Jhelum River to irrigate barren lands in the tehsils of Pind…

Govt plans Rs 39.76m project to train 3,920 workers in occupational safety

News Desk2 months ago03 mins

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has proposed a Rs 39.76 million capacity-building project to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) standards for workers and employees, particularly in high-risk and export-oriented sectors. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the project, titled ‘Capacity Building of Workers/Employees Regarding…

Use of mango bag likely to hit 10m in 2026 as export prices jump 70%

News Desk2 months ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The use of the mango bag is likely to hit nearly 10 million in 2026 as export prices jump around 70% for protected fruit, reflecting growing industry confidence in the quality-enhancement technique. The protective bags, introduced by the Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC), are aimed at reducing post-harvest losses,…

Ministry proposes Labour Market Research Cell to boost overseas employment planning

News Desk2 months ago03 mins

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (ABC): The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) has proposed the establishment of a Labour Market Research Cell (LMRC) to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in labour migration and employment sectors. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the LMRC will be set up as a centralized, secure and scalable…

22,000 scooters to be distributed among women in next three years

News Desk2 months ago03 mins

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (ABC): The government has planned to provide 22,000 scooters to women in next three years across the country under the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Initiative for Women’s Mobility – “Women on Wheels”, with a total cost of Rs4.476 billion. According to official documents of the Ministry of Human Rights available with Wealth…

Punjab mulls interest-free loans for commercial poultry industry

News Desk2 months ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (ABC): The Punjab government is considering providing interest-free loans to entrepreneurs in the commercial poultry sector, particularly for value-addition units such as processing plants and cold storage facilities besides exploring options to facilitate the import of state-of-the-art machinery. “Various plans are being discussed with stakeholders to formulate a policy in this regard,”…

Potato processing offers new growth avenue for Punjab growers

News Desk2 months ago03 mins

ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (ABC): Large-scale potato processing and dehydration are emerging as powerful new growth avenues for Punjab’s growers, following a bumper harvest that has created significant opportunities for value addition, export expansion, and rural job creation. Punjab has recorded an impressive 12 million metric tons of potato production in the 2025-26 season — a…

Nutrition International stresses food fortification to tackle malnutrition in Punjab

News Desk2 months ago03 mins

LAHORE, Feb 17 (ABC): Nutrition International has urged the Punjab government to adopt mandatory food fortification to address malnutrition, which remains a major public health challenge in Pakistan. Programme Manager Zameer Haider said Punjab, one of the country’s most populous provinces, faces high rates of stunting, wasting, and anaemia among children, along with widespread micronutrient…

Huawei committed to deliver full-stack AI solutions: Masud

News Desk2 months ago02 mins

ISLAMABAD: Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s digital transformation by delivering full-stack Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT solutions. “Huawei is committed to empower Pakistan’s digital future,” said Ahmed Bilal Masud, CEO of AI and Cloud Business, while addressing media in Islamabad. “By bringing full-stack AI and ICT solutions, we aim not only to…

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Al-Shifa intervention prevents blindness in premature twins Up to 45 pc of preterm babies risk ROP, doctors warn Trust calls for mandatory newborn eye screening

Jalalpur Canal to irrigate 174,000 acres of arid land in Jhelum, Khushab

Govt plans Rs 39.76m project to train 3,920 workers in occupational safety

Use of mango bag likely to hit 10m in 2026 as export prices jump 70%

Ministry proposes Labour Market Research Cell to boost overseas employment planning

22,000 scooters to be distributed among women in next three years

Punjab mulls interest-free loans for commercial poultry industry

Potato processing offers new growth avenue for Punjab growers

Nutrition International stresses food fortification to tackle malnutrition in Punjab

Huawei committed to deliver full-stack AI solutions: Masud

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