Urgent need for economic diplomacy activism ‘It is therefore in advanced economies’ interest to help poorer countries reduce the mounting risk of little... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Business & Finance 17th ‘My Karachi Oasis of Harmony’ exhibition starts today KARACHI: The KARACHI Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has made all arrangement to hold 17th My Karachi Oasis... Published 13 May, 2022 05:59am
World US helped raise $3.1 billion for global pandemic response WASHINGTON: The United States helped raise over $3.1 billion in commitments to the international pandemic response... Published 12 May, 2022 05:37pm
Opinion For some European states, rising debt costs rekindle 2011 crisis memories The rise in European bond yields is alarming some economists, who warn that Italy and Greece in particular do not... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Business & Finance FPCCI’s UBG says it’s confident about PM’s approach to economy LAHORE: The United Business Group (UBG) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
World China Covid death toll rises as Beijing warns of ‘grim’ situation SHANGHAI: Shanghai reported 39 Covid deaths Sunday, official data showed, its highest daily toll since a weeks-long... Published 24 Apr, 2022 10:08am
World IMF’s Georgieva says China should stimulate consumption as lockdowns mount WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday that China should... Published 20 Apr, 2022 07:21pm
Markets Main participants sideline on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained dull while the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am
World High debt could slow countries’ recoveries: IMF NEW YORK: Debt accumulated by businesses and individuals worldwide could slow economic recoveries from the pandemic... Published 18 Apr, 2022 08:22pm
Editorials Not a happy scene EDITORIAL: The latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), a citizens-led initiative aimed at providing ... Published 10 Apr, 2022 05:49am
Pakistan Reopening of Khunjerab Pass to facilitate Pak-China trade, says Dawood Development will facilitate second phase of the Pakistan-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Updated 29 Mar, 2022 07:03pm
Markets China shares end higher on stimulus hopes as Covid cases rise SHANGHAI: Chinese shares closed up on Wednesday, as investors were expecting measures to stabilise the economy after... Published 24 Mar, 2022 05:36am
World Defaults loom as US student loan payments resume: Fed WASHINGTON: Nearly 40 million Americans will begin making payments on their student loans when a pandemic debt... Published 22 Mar, 2022 10:56pm
Business & Finance TIPP to provide to its users latest, authentic info on taxes, trade ISLAMABAD: The traders, overseas Pakistanis, and potential investors would be able to get the latest and authentic... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Opinion Pandemic pushes SDGs further out of reach of Asia and the Pacific 2022 marks the second anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, and while an end to the pandemic is in sight, it is far... Published 17 Mar, 2022 04:53am
World Japan set to remove all COVID restrictions as new infections ebb TOKYO: Japan is set to announce on Wednesday the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Tokyo and 17 other... Published 16 Mar, 2022 11:41am
World Hong Kong leader says no plans to tighten COVID social distancing measures HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Monday there were no current plans to further tighten strict social... Published 14 Mar, 2022 10:29am
Print Agriculture finance: SBP announces formation of task force KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr Reza Baqir has announced a task force to boost agriculture finance... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 09:50am
Markets Wall Street drops 1pc on inflation angst as oil soars NEW YORK: US stock indexes tumbled more than 1% on Monday as the prospect of a ban on oil imports from Russia sent... Published 08 Mar, 2022 05:15am
Pakistan Standard Chartered, BAT celebrate impact of ‘Agri-preneur Project’ KARACHI: Standard Chartered and The British Asian Trust (BAT) orchestrated a grand ceremony to celebrate the success... Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am
World Covid has taken severe mental health toll: WHO GENEVA: The Covid pandemic has taken a dire toll on mental health, the WHO said Wednesday, indicating that cases of... Published 03 Mar, 2022 04:39am
World Biden seeks US unity through Russia crisis WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden won standing ovation upon standing ovation Tuesday in a rousing State of the Union... Published 02 Mar, 2022 09:58am
World Greeks protest at soaring cost of living ATHENS: Thousands of Greeks on Saturday joined union protests in several cities against a steep rise in the cost of... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Markets Fuel prices raised in Sri Lanka as energy crisis worsens COLOMBO: One of Sri Lanka’s biggest fuel suppliers put up its prices by as much as 12 percent on Saturday, as the... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Print Covid response: ECC approves Rs450m for NIH project ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs450 million for the... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:02am
Business & Finance Jul 2021 to Jan 2022: ICT export remittances surge to $1.487bn ISLAMABAD: The ICT export remittances, including telecommunication, computer and information services for the period... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Opinion Global economic crisis and Neoliberalism ‘The global multilateral economic system has been stress tested twice this century. The first time was with the... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Pakistan IBA Karachi organises ‘Career Fair’ KARACHI: After a wait of two years owing to the Covid pandemic, the IBA Career Fair 2022 was brought back on campus... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Opinion Crisis of inflation, debt, and weak SDR allocation response ‘We’ve entered an era where supply constraints are the driving force of inflation rather than excess demand. ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Business & Finance China to work with Asian nations to grow use of local currencies in trade BEIJING: China will work with Asian countries to beef up use of local currencies in trade and investment, Yi Gang,... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am