Print MoF lists factors causing fiscal deficit crisis ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has stated that the sharp (V-shaped) economic recovery after the control of... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 09:02am
Pakistan Various programmes to counter emergencies: No policy or framework developed to support ‘ASP’: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The federal and provincial governments in Pakistan have designed and launched various programs in ... Updated 31 Mar, 2023 07:28am
World WHO says medium-risk adults don’t need extra Covid jabs GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is no longer recommending additional Covid-19 vaccine booster... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Business & Finance World Bank warns of ‘lost decade’ of growth on China-led slowdown WASHINGTON: An anticipated economic slow-down in China is likely to drag global growth down to its lowest level this... Published 28 Mar, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance Medicine importers face huge losses due to rupee devaluation KARACHI: Pharmaceutical sector is expecting a severe shortage of lifesaving medicines in the country as the ... Published 22 Mar, 2023 06:24am
BR Research Oil: Can the selloff sustain? It took no less than a full-blown banking crisis for international oil markets to extend losses for well over a ... Published 20 Mar, 2023 07:37am
BR Research LSM - painted red Large Scale Manufacturing growth slipped 7.9 percent year-on-year in January 2023. For 7MFY23 – LSM is down 4.4... Published 17 Mar, 2023 08:49am
Pakistan 87 new Covid cases reported: Country registers over 2pc positivity rate ISLAMABAD: The country, on Monday, for the first time in the past seven months, registered coronavirus positivity... Published 14 Mar, 2023 03:18am
Business & Finance China consumer inflation rises at slowest pace in a year BEIJING: China’s annual consumer inflation slowed down in February as consumers remained cautious despite the... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
World US agency says Covid likely emerged from China lab leak: reports WASHINGTON: The coronavirus pandemic likely arose from a Chinese laboratory leak, the US Department of Energy now... Published 28 Feb, 2023 06:15am
World France drops Covid testing for travellers from China BEIJING: France has dropped Covid testing restrictions imposed on travellers from China, the French embassy in... Published 17 Feb, 2023 09:16am
Markets Fortescue Metals’ first-half profit drops BENGALURU/ MELBOURNE: Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group reported lower profit and dividends for the first half on... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
World Yellen says counties should use COVID funds for housing, job training WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday called on counties, cities and states to focus their... Published 14 Feb, 2023 11:42pm
Pakistan Pakistan calls for steps to reduce inequality between nations UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has underscored the need for addressing the multiple crises — including the Covid-19... Published 12 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Pakistan Pak-Iran border corridor reopened after four years QUETTA: Pak-Iran Corridor which was closed by Iranian authorities following the outbreak of Covid-19 reopened after... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Opinion China has optimized, readjusted Covid-19 policy Since January 8, 2023, the Chinese government has optimized and readjusted its Covid-19 policy. China has started to... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 07:57am
Business & Finance Pfizer to sell all its drugs in low-income countries at non-profit price U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it will offer its full portfolio of drugs, including off-patent medicines... Published 17 Jan, 2023 09:57pm
World WHO recommends that China monitor excess COVID-19 mortality LONDON: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday it recommended that China monitor excess mortality from... Published 16 Jan, 2023 11:44pm
Pakistan Chairman NDMA reviews COVID situation, surveillance mechanisms at airports CAA informs meeting that an efficient system with a proper management team is fully functional at airports across the country Published 02 Jan, 2023 07:14pm
BR Research Covid: sense of déjà vu Once again, Covid-19 is casting a negative spotlight on China. After spending plenty of political capital enforcing... Published 02 Jan, 2023 09:36am
Markets European shares fall, record worst year since 2018 PARIS: European shares slipped in the last trading day of a rough year marked by geopolitical tensions and fears of ... Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:54am
Editorials Covid again EDITORIAL: The last thing the country needs as it tries to survive political brinkmanship, economic collapse,... Published 01 Jan, 2023 03:14am
Pakistan Surveillance system installed at all airports to prevent Covid spread: officials Health officials say concerned authorities to ensure that passengers entering Pakistan go through thermal scanners Updated 28 Dec, 2022 09:17pm
Markets Indian shares log worst week in six months BENGALURU: Indian shares posted their worst week in six months as robust US economic data revived concerns of ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
World Chinese city seeing half a million Covid cases a day BEIJING: Half a million people in a single Chinese city are being infected with Covid-19 every day, a senior health... Published 25 Dec, 2022 03:29am
Pakistan NCOC says 'new variant' of coronavirus in China can pose threat to Pakistan National Command and Operation Centre says the threat posed by the variant was low due to the vaccination campaign Published 24 Dec, 2022 10:27pm
BR Research LSM: The slide deepens Large Scale Manufacturing went down 7.75 percent year-on-year for October 2022. That is the sharpest October drop... Published 16 Dec, 2022 09:01am
Opinion Investors look to emerging markets as planets align for end of dollar bull market As the US dollar tumbles from multi-decade highs, some investors are betting emerging market currencies will be big... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Markets China stocks end higher HONG KONG: China stocks closed higher on Tuesday after a rangebound day of trade, while Hong Kong stocks lost steam,... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
World Pandemic treaty plans thrashed out at WHO GENEVA: Negotiators are meeting in Geneva this week to thrash out a pandemic treaty aimed at ensuring the flaws that... Published 06 Dec, 2022 11:30pm