Islamabad airport to be outsourced for 15 years: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Friday informed National Assembly that Islamabad... Updated 22 Jul, 2023 09:46am
Editorials Rise in clearance of imports, exports EDITORIAL: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) during a meeting with a World Bank mission revealed that it increased... Updated 22 Jul, 2023 06:40am
World World Bank’s IFC considers $1.5bn in investments in Ukraine banking, farming and infrastructure KYIV: The World Bank’s private investment arm is considering $1.5 billion in investments in Ukraine’s banking,... Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:30pm
Opinion Inequality, poverty, and austerity–I Two reports recently released clearly indicate that in the wake of pandemic, not only has progress on sustainable... Published 21 Jul, 2023 07:08am
Print ‘Green channel’ facility: FBR increases clearance of imports and exports to 66pc ISLAMABAD: In a major trade facilitation step, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased the clearance of... Updated 21 Jul, 2023 09:29am
Markets India should cash in on ‘China plus one’ strategy: World Bank chief NEW DELHI: India has an opportunity to cash in on global companies’ efforts to build factories outside China, the... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21pm
World Rich-poor split could tighten ‘grip of poverty’: WB chief GANDHINAGAR (India): The new head of the World Bank said Tuesday that growing divides between rich and poor nations... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Markets World Bank chief Banga unveils new plans to boost lending ‘firepower’ World Bank President Ajay Banga unveiled new plans on Tuesday to stretch the bank’s balance sheet and help countries... Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:11am
Markets World economy in a difficult place but not destined to stay there GANDHINAGAR: The world economy is in a difficult place but it is not destined to stay there, World Bank President... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:02pm
Business & Finance World Bank chief names CEOs to aid climate finance ‘lab’ effort WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Monday named the 15 chief executive officers including financiers and asset managers... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
World G7 finance chiefs to discuss Ukraine aid, debt and tax GANDHINAGAR: G7 finance chiefs are set to discuss Sunday aid to war-stricken Ukraine, debt distress faced by... Published 16 Jul, 2023 11:15am
Business & Finance WB board approves $100m for Punjab family planning programme ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $100 million for the Punjab Family Planning... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:22am
World World Bank approves $450mn for SMEs in Turkiye’s earthquake-hit region ANKARA: The World Bank has approved $450 million in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises in the region... Published 13 Jul, 2023 06:28pm
Pakistan World Bank board approves $100mn for ‘Punjab Family Planning Program’ Project aims to provide timely access to quality family planning services free of charge Updated 13 Jul, 2023 04:48pm
BR Research Power tariffs: The rabbit hole With Nepra’s decision to impose Rs1.25/unit in lieu of periodic adjustment for 3QFY23 to be collected in 1QFY24 ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 09:25am
Print World Bank terms implementation progress of Sindh Resilience Project ‘satisfactory’ ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of “Sindh Resilience Project” satisfactory with... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:53am
Print Hague court rejects India’s objections over water treaty arbitration AMSTERDAM/NEW DELHI: The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague rejected on Thursday India’s objections... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:55am
Print World Bank approves $46m for KP citizen-centred service delivery project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $46 million in financing for the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Pakistan World Bank approves $46mn financing for KPK’s healthcare sector Funding will support both supply and demand side interventions to improve health service delivery in the province Updated 07 Jul, 2023 08:34pm
Pakistan Pakistan committed to implementation of Indus Waters Treaty: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said that Pakistan remained fully committed to the implementation of the... Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:24am
Pakistan Patient safety: SHCC steps up efforts KARACHI: Sindh Health Care Commission (SHCC) has intensified its efforts to address concerns regarding the quality ... Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:24am
Opinion Climate change crisis and multilateralism ‘I played a key role as chair of the African Union during the Covid period. We felt like we were beggars when it... Updated 07 Jul, 2023 06:04am
Print Designs of two hydropower projects: PCA accepts Pakistan’s petition against India ISLAMABAD: The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has accepted Pakistan’s position that it had... Updated 07 Jul, 2023 08:59am
Business & Finance Transmission sector: World Bank urges govt to mull leveraging private sector investments ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) is said to have advised the government to consider leveraging private sector... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Business & Finance World Bank, WTO chiefs seek to reignite services trade negotiations GENEVA: The heads of the World Bank and the World Trade Organization on Monday called for countries to boost efforts... Published 03 Jul, 2023 05:12pm
World Ukraine to receive $1.5bn from World Bank to support reconstruction KYIV: Ukraine will receive $1.5 billion from the World Bank to support reconstruction and recovery, Prime Minister... Published 30 Jun, 2023 05:01pm
World China's debt relief to poor countries slows amid continuing appeals for support BEIJING: The value of Chinese debt relief decreased by over 50% between 2021 and 2022, a report from Rhodium Group... Updated 30 Jun, 2023 09:59am
World World Bank approves Indonesia loan, funding for clean energy and health JAKARTA: The World Bank said on Tuesday it had approved a $1.14 billion project to expand access to cleaner... Published 27 Jun, 2023 07:31pm
Business & Finance Food Security Update: Prices may remain on the higher side: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has warned that prices will continue to rise and are expected to remain on the higher side... Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:15am
World Rich nations pledge to unlock hundreds of billions of dollars for climate fight PARIS: Multilateral development banks like the World Bank are expected to find $200 billion in extra firepower for... Published 24 Jun, 2023 06:02am