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Business & Finance

Economy: ADB chief vows continuous support

SEOUL: Acknowledging quick stabilization measures taken by Pakistan to put the national economy back on track, Asian...

Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am

Editorials

The ‘Little Boy’ next door

EDITORIAL: Last year, one-third of Pakistan was under water, and some of that water is still there in parts of Sindh...

Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am

Pakistan

SAFCO group holds Eid party for its staff

HYDERABAD: The SAFCO group of organisations held an Eid millan party for its managers and other staff members. The...

Published 28 Apr, 2023 06:08am

Business & Finance

Benazir Nashonuma Programme: ECC approves Rs500m more

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved additional financing of Rs500...

Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:49am

Business & Finance

Climatic changes: Rice crop remains unhurt: PHHSA

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Hi Tech Hybrid Rice Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik Tuesday said climatic changes...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

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Pakistan’s economy: ADB lists factors that continue to pose challenges

Says uncertainties and institutional factors continue to weigh on project implementation

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 11:07am

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Recovery needs estimated at $16.3bn: Floods hit 33m people, caused $30bn economic losses: ADB

ISLAMABAD: The floods in Pakistan impacted 33 million people, inflicted damages and economic losses exceeding $30...

Updated 25 Apr, 2023 09:03am

Pakistan

Minister, stakeholders discuss post-flood nutrition, food security concerns

ISLAMABAD: Secretary Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Syed Zafar Ali Shah chaired a meeting...

Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am

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Survey conducts in 15 flood-hit districts: Malnutrition among children alarmingly increased: UN

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday said that malnutrition among children in flood-affected areas has...

Updated 19 Apr, 2023 08:43am

Pakistan

Healthcare and education sectors: ‘SBP podcast highlights overseas Pakistanis’ role’

KARACHI: The latest episode of SBP Podcast series discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan in the healthcare and...

Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am

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World Bank estimates fall in GDP per capita income to $1,399

Says poverty will inevitably increase with pressures from weak labour markets and high inflation

Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:33pm

Pakistan

Swedish embassy ‘temporarily closed’ for external visitors

ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Sweden on Thursday clarified that its mission in Islamabad has not stopped working but it...

Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am

Pakistan

Rising external debt driving Pakistan's economic woes, says UN

The United Nations has said Pakistan is in the eye of a polycrisis as the country’s external debt almost doubled...

Updated 13 Apr, 2023 06:21pm

Pakistan

Flood-hit children: Bank Alfalah partners with ChildLife Foundation for relief work

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has partnered with ChildLife Foundation to provide much-needed medical treatment to children...

Published 11 Apr, 2023 03:44am

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Sindh flood relief project: WB says satisfied with progress

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress on “Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation ...

Updated 11 Apr, 2023 10:02am

Business & Finance

SFD provides $240m for Mohmand hydro-power dam

ISLAMABAD: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a $240 million loan agreement to support Pakistan’s Mohmand...

Updated 09 Apr, 2023 12:07am

Editorials

Feeble fight against malaria

EDITORIAL: According to a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) statement, so far 42 countries and territories...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am

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Policy efforts, 9th review’s success: Timely external aid will be critical: IMF

ISLAMABAD: Timely financial assistance from external partners will be critical to support the Pakistani authorities’...

Updated 25 Mar, 2023 06:05pm

Editorials

The people and the climate

EDITORIAL: While the world’s major polluters have fallen far short of their obligations to limit greenhouse gas...

Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am

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Economic assistance: Confirmation from friendly states likely in a few days: minister

Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan has fulfilled almost all conditions of IMF

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 09:08am

Pakistan

FFC hands over 67 rebuilt houses to flood-hit people in Sindh

KARACHI: Torrential rains and flash floods inundated a third of Pakistan last year with huge losses to life and...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am

Pakistan

Warning against flooding issued for many areas

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in line with the Pakistan Meteorological ...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am

Opinion

Toshakhana: asset accumulation

The release of the list of those who received extremely expensive gifts during their official foreign tours (mostly...

Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am

Pakistan

Beneficiaries also from ICT, AJK & GB: Govt disburses Rs911m to heirs of flood victims in four provinces

ISLAMABAD: The government has disbursed Rs911 million, ex-gratia to the family members of those who have lost their...

Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am

Pakistan

Pakistan highly vulnerable to climate change: WB

KARACHI: Pakistan is highly vulnerable to climate change; in case resilience to the change is not ensured there will...

Published 14 Mar, 2023 03:18am

Pakistan

FFC chief visits Goth Machhi to oversee flood relief efforts

RAWALPINDI: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) is always at the forefront to assist the community in humanitarian...

Updated 07 Mar, 2023 09:36pm

Editorials

Road to elections

EDITORIAL: Now that the road to elections in Punjab and KP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) has finally been cleared of all...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am

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Digital census, assistance to flood victims: Bilawal hints at quitting ministry

KARACHI: Foreign Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has hinted at ...

Updated 06 Mar, 2023 08:42am

World

World not adequately prepared for disasters, report says

UNITED NATIONS: Earthquakes, floods, storms – the world is not adequately prepared to face increasing disasters,...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 01:50pm

Opinion

Progressive fiscal policy

The Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) has said recently in the...

Published 28 Feb, 2023 06:15am