Balochistan sees major progress on CPEC energy, roads projects

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…

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12 energy projects completed across Sindh under CPEC

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): The energy portfolio of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Sindh’s less developed regions has recorded notable progress with the completion of 12 power projects. The initiatives have significantly boosted electricity generation, strengthened transmission capacity, and enhanced overall energy security across the province. According to an official document by the Ministry…

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Sindh to spend Rs 200m to upgrade environmental labs in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has revised the PC-I for the expansion and strengthening of environmental laboratories in Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur at an estimated cost of Rs 200 million. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative aims to meet the growing requirements for environmental monitoring and testing…

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Balochistan EPA to set up 10 environmental testing labs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 08 (APP): The Balochistan Environmental Protection Agency (BEPA) has decided to establish 10 environmental testing laboratories across various districts of the province as part of its broader strategy to strengthen air quality monitoring and environmental protection. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative forms part of a larger programme to introduce…

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Pakistan Railways earns over Rs 300b in four years

LAHORE, Dec 7 (APP): The Pakistan Railways (PR) continues to move toward financial stability, as it has earned over Rs 300 billion in four years from various revenue streams. According to the documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the department has earned a total of Rs306.203 billion from FY2021-22 to FY2024-25. Year-wise revenue stands at Rs60.092…

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NHA to spend Rs22 billion on two major road projects in Gilgit region

ISLAMABAD, Dec 03 (APP): The National Highway Authority (NHA) will spend more than Rs22 billion on two major road projects aimed at improving connectivity and accelerating socio-economic development in the Gilgit region. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the NHA has approved the construction of the 153-kilometre Chitral–Booni–Mastuj–Shandur (CBMS) Road and the 46-kilometre Chitral–Ayun–Bumburate…

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Punjab plans to impart textile skills training to 2,500 rural women

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): The Punjab Women Development Department has selected around 2,500 rural women for hands-on training in various textile-related fields, with the government committed to ensuring employment opportunities for the trained women within their own cities. Briefing members of the Punjab Assembly, Additional Secretary of the Women Development Department (WDD) Faiza Ahsan said…

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