Bridging the gap between education, employment, and entrepreneurship Some institutions are referred to as ‘greats’ in the world of higher education and professional desires. Among these... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Impactful economic policy, decision-making require accurate, timely data: WB ISLAMABAD: While the November release of quarterly national accounts represents an important step forward for... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Tycoon Musk launches Starlink in Indonesia DENPASAR: Tech billionaire Elon Musk launched Sunday his Starlink service on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali as... Published 19 May, 2024 05:36pm
World World Bank and Turkiye signs $1bn renewable energy program ISTANBUL: Turkiye and the World Bank signed an agreement for $1 billion program to support renewable energy... Published 16 May, 2024 07:09pm
Print Revision of buyback rates: PM directs Nepra, PD to amend net metering rules ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have directed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority... Updated 16 May, 2024 12:07pm
Opinion Leveraging climate action for economic resilience: Pakistan’s imperative In the intricate web of global economics; the fusion of climate action, economic stability, and international... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance Need stressed to boost bilateral trade ties with Mongolia KARACHI: Highlighting the alarmingly low trade volume of merely $4.8 million between Pakistan and Mongolia,... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World Flash floods kill 50 in one day in north Afghanistan KABUL: At least 50 people, mainly women and children, were killed Friday in flash flooding that ripped through... Published 10 May, 2024 11:30pm
Print Digitalisation: World Bank VP briefed on FBR’s initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Vice President of World Bank Martin Raiser visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) HQ Wednesday... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:24am
Business & Finance Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around ailing economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around the ailing economy of the country and put it on the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print Pakistan, World Bank agree to ‘Country Partnership Framework’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank on Wednesday agreed to collaborate on a new, robust and ambitious Country... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:24am
Business & Finance World Bank approves $138.5 million loan to Namibia CAPE TOWN: The World Bank has approved a $138.5 million loan to help Namibia bolster its transmission network and... Published 07 May, 2024 02:26pm
Business & Finance Macro-economic situation: Aurangzeb briefs World Bank official ISLAMABAD: South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) of the World Bank Martin Raiser called on the Federal Minister... Published 07 May, 2024 07:07am
Business & Finance World Bank official, ministers discuss reforms agenda, technical assistance ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik and Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari held a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance World Bank SARVP meets Finance Minister ISLAMABAD: South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) of the World Bank, Mr. Martin Raiser called on the Federal... Published 07 May, 2024 06:31am
Markets World Bank's support for reforms in energy sector praised ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik and Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari held a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance ECC to meet today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has convened a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:38am
World Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for... Updated 04 May, 2024 10:51pm
Pakistan Youth employment: PIDE seminar urges need of over 8pc sustainable GDP growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan requires a sustainable GDP growth of more than eight percent for youth employment, to reduce the... Updated 04 May, 2024 06:32am
Business & Finance Progress of World Bank-funded projects in Sindh reviewed KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and a 14-member World Bank delegation led by their Country... Updated 04 May, 2024 11:40am
Pakistan PKRC concerned over outcomes of meeting in Dubai LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (PKRC) has expressed its deep concern over the outcomes of the first... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Business & Finance TPL REIT Fund I: CEO Ali Asgher says optimistic about IPO’s prospects KARACHI: Ali Asgher, CEO of TPL REIT Management Company Limited (RMC) Ltd, expressed confidence that the Initial... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Print Govt urges World Bank to restructure $230m CLICK project ISLAMABAD: The government has requested the World Bank for restructuring of “Competitive and Livable City of... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:30am
Business & Finance Key states, including Pakistan: Wheat imports expected to rise: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Wheat imports are expected to rise for key importing countries including Pakistan, says the World Bank.... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Print WB’s SARVP will visit Pakistan from May 6-8 ISLAMABAD: World Bank’s South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP), Martin Raiser is reaching Pakistan on a... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 08:43am
Print MIGA-covered GoP guarantee for Star project: Islamabad apprised about arbitration award ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Executive Director at the World Bank, Dr Tauqeer Shah has apprised Islamabad about the... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 09:18am
Business & Finance Business community taken completely by surprise by no change in key policy rate KARACHI: Business community has shown displeasure over 7th status quo in the key policy rate. KCCI President... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Opinion PIA privatisation As Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIA) faces the prospect of privatization, it is imperative to... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Opinion SOEs: performance & accountability The World Bank’s recent report, titled ‘Pakistan Development Update, fiscal impact of Federal State-Owned... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Business & Finance Pakistan should outline strategies to secure robust economic future: World Bank official ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Global Director, Governance Global Practice, Equitable Growth, Finance, and... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am