Briefing given to Senate panel: Countless flood affectees awaiting humanitarian support: BISP ISLAMABAD: “Count-less” flood-affected people are still awaiting humanitarian support which has not been ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Pakistan Opposition calls for proactive approach to tackle future calamities KARACHI: Opposition legislators on Tuesday called for an adaptable and pre-emptive planning to cope with the ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Pakistan New estimates place flood losses at $46bn ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that the... Updated 06 Dec, 2022 09:27am
Business & Finance PAAPAM highlights factors behind drop in tractor sales LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Association of Auto Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) Munir Bana has... Published 06 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan National Urban Sanitation Workshop inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Over 100 representatives of national and international organisations and development partners ... Updated 06 Dec, 2022 07:34am
Markets Mali revises down cotton output forecast BAMAKO: Mali’s cotton output for the 2022/23 season is expected to reach 740,000 tonnes, down from an earlier... Published 04 Dec, 2022 03:37am
Pakistan Uplift B’stan: Ahsan Iqbal renews his commitment ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal Friday assured the... Published 03 Dec, 2022 05:51am
Editorials Struggling labour market EDITORIAL: The government is lucky to the extent that, once again, international institutions like ILO ... Published 03 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Opinion Non-austerity policy needed for resilient, inclusive, sustainable growth The world is fast entering deep recesses of environmental, public health, and economic crises. Virtually, over the... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Print Disasters cost $268bn in 2022: Swiss Re GENEVA: Natural and man-made catastrophes have caused $268 billion of economic losses so far in 2022, chiefly driven... Updated 02 Dec, 2022 09:50am
Print PM for implementation of agreement reached at COP27 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised the need of practical implementation of the loss and damages... Updated 02 Dec, 2022 09:51am
Print Flood relief activities: ‘Pakistan has received $738.53m foreign aid so far’ This is around 22 percent against total commitment of $3.4 billion from multilateral and bilateral partners Updated 02 Dec, 2022 12:34pm
Business & Finance Pakistan to repay $1bn bond on Dec 2: SBP chief ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will repay a $1 billion international bond on Dec 2, three days before its due date, the... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Opinion Soaring inflation hurting masses Rising inflation has impacted the economic conditions owing to flood-related disruptions, which have negatively... Published 23 Nov, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan LG polls in Karachi, Hyderabad: SHC orders ECP to release schedule KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to immediately... Published 19 Nov, 2022 05:49am
Pakistan Governor calls for mobilising varsities to rehabilitate flood victims LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman has called for mobilizing universities to help solve the ... Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF plan to move fast on bailout programme Will 'expeditiously' finish their technical engagement as part of the ninth review of Pakistan's bailout programme Published 17 Nov, 2022 11:31pm
Pakistan CM vows to ensure public safety, approves 1,200 drone cameras LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in a bid to ensure public safety has accorded in principle... Published 17 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Pakistan StanChart Pakistan donates $249,000 for flood relief KARACHI: Standard Chartered has donated a total of $249,000 towards emergency relief and rehabilitation of... Published 17 Nov, 2022 05:59am
World UN unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters at $3 billion SHARM EL SHEIKH: The United Nations on Monday unveiled a five-year plan to build a global early warning system for... Published 08 Nov, 2022 12:05am
World Landslides and floods kill seven in eastern Venezuela PUERTO LA CRUZ: Landslides and floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least seven people in the coastal state... Published 05 Nov, 2022 10:36am
Opinion PM’s package for farmers According to media reports, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special financial package to promote... Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Opinion Flood-hit Pakistan seeks loss and damage ‘compensation’ at COP27 Pakistan’s climate change minister, Sherry Rehman, is heading to Egypt for the UN COP27 climate summit with one... Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am
World UN calls on nations to ‘urgently’ boost climate funds PARIS: Climate change impacts battering vulnerable countries threaten to outstrip efforts to adapt to global ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Editorials Trade figures EDITORIAL: A worsening balance of trade, a perennial problem for the country that accounts for Pakistan being on the... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Opinion The optimism of SBP The recent statement by the Monetary Policy Committee of the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has certainly provided... Published 01 Nov, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan Flood-hit areas in Pakistan: 650,000 women need access to maternal health services: UN ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Pakistan on Thursday said that Pakistan’s flood crisis is particularly tough on poor... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 07:39am
Pakistan GSK Pakistan donates Rs10m for flood relief work KARACHI: GSK Pakistan has partnered with the Karachi Relief Trust (KRT) and contributed Rs10 million for flood... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 07:38am
Business & Finance BankIslami marks 194pc GOP before provisions for Jan-Sept CY22 KARACHI: BankIslami marks 194 percent Growth in Operating Profits (GOP) before provisions for the nine months... Published 28 Oct, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan US announces additional flood assistance of $30mn for Pakistan Funding will expand efforts to address immediate needs Published 27 Oct, 2022 06:12pm
