Flood devastation: World Bank approves $213mn for Balochistan Board of Executive Directors approves financing to improve livelihoods and essential services, enhance risk protection in communities affected by 2022 floods Updated 26 May, 2023 04:27pm
Print Geneva climate moot: There’s ‘full clarity’ about $10.9bn foreign aid pledges: minister ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs on Thursday announced that there is now almost complete clarity... Updated 26 May, 2023 08:44am
Pakistan Balochistan’s prosperity govt’s top priority: PM QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the development and prosperity of Balochistan province was top... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
World Over 36,000 people displaced by Italy floods GHIBULLO: More than 36,000 people have now been forced from their homes by deadly floods in northeast Italy, ... Published 20 May, 2023 11:52pm
Pakistan Sindh’s flood mitigation project: NDRMF to provide Rs 3bn ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) will fund Rs3.011 billion to the Provincial Irrigation... Published 20 May, 2023 05:59am
Editorials Confronting climate change EDITORIAL: While Pakistan is still reeling from the effects of last year’s devastating floods, the UN has issued a... Published 20 May, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan Sindh govt plans insurance of crops with a view to shielding farmers KARACHI: The Sindh government has planned the insurance of crops with the aim of shielding farmers from financial... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Print NHA has not received any money from PM’s package for Balochistan, Senate body told ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has not received any money from the prime minister’s package of Rs... Updated 17 May, 2023 09:12am
Pakistan Upcoming monsoon rains may cause flooding in urban and rural areas of Sindh: SCA HYDERABAD: The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture has expressed concern that a lack of measures to rehabilitate Left Bank... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Opinion “The ‘Little Boy’ next door” This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “The ‘Little Boy’ next door” carried by the newspaper... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Business & Finance Economy: ADB chief vows continuous support SEOUL: Acknowledging quick stabilization measures taken by Pakistan to put the national economy back on track, Asian... Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am
Editorials The ‘Little Boy’ next door EDITORIAL: Last year, one-third of Pakistan was under water, and some of that water is still there in parts of Sindh... Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan SAFCO group holds Eid party for its staff HYDERABAD: The SAFCO group of organisations held an Eid millan party for its managers and other staff members. The... Published 28 Apr, 2023 06:08am
Business & Finance Benazir Nashonuma Programme: ECC approves Rs500m more ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved additional financing of Rs500... Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:49am
Print Pakistan’s economy: ADB lists factors that continue to pose challenges Says uncertainties and institutional factors continue to weigh on project implementation Updated 26 Apr, 2023 11:07am
Business & Finance Climatic changes: Rice crop remains unhurt: PHHSA LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Hi Tech Hybrid Rice Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik Tuesday said climatic changes... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Print Recovery needs estimated at $16.3bn: Floods hit 33m people, caused $30bn economic losses: ADB ISLAMABAD: The floods in Pakistan impacted 33 million people, inflicted damages and economic losses exceeding $30... Updated 25 Apr, 2023 09:03am
Pakistan Minister, stakeholders discuss post-flood nutrition, food security concerns ISLAMABAD: Secretary Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Syed Zafar Ali Shah chaired a meeting... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Print Survey conducts in 15 flood-hit districts: Malnutrition among children alarmingly increased: UN ISLAMABAD: The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday said that malnutrition among children in flood-affected areas has... Updated 19 Apr, 2023 08:43am
Pakistan Healthcare and education sectors: ‘SBP podcast highlights overseas Pakistanis’ role’ KARACHI: The latest episode of SBP Podcast series discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan in the healthcare and... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Print World Bank estimates fall in GDP per capita income to $1,399 Says poverty will inevitably increase with pressures from weak labour markets and high inflation Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:33pm
Pakistan Swedish embassy ‘temporarily closed’ for external visitors ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Sweden on Thursday clarified that its mission in Islamabad has not stopped working but it... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan Rising external debt driving Pakistan's economic woes, says UN The United Nations has said Pakistan is in the eye of a polycrisis as the country’s external debt almost doubled... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 06:21pm
Pakistan Flood-hit children: Bank Alfalah partners with ChildLife Foundation for relief work KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has partnered with ChildLife Foundation to provide much-needed medical treatment to children... Published 11 Apr, 2023 03:44am
Print Sindh flood relief project: WB says satisfied with progress ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress on “Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation ... Updated 11 Apr, 2023 10:02am
Business & Finance SFD provides $240m for Mohmand hydro-power dam ISLAMABAD: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a $240 million loan agreement to support Pakistan’s Mohmand... Updated 09 Apr, 2023 12:07am
Editorials Feeble fight against malaria EDITORIAL: According to a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) statement, so far 42 countries and territories... Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Print Policy efforts, 9th review’s success: Timely external aid will be critical: IMF ISLAMABAD: Timely financial assistance from external partners will be critical to support the Pakistani authorities’... Updated 25 Mar, 2023 06:05pm
Editorials The people and the climate EDITORIAL: While the world’s major polluters have fallen far short of their obligations to limit greenhouse gas... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Print Economic assistance: Confirmation from friendly states likely in a few days: minister Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan has fulfilled almost all conditions of IMF Updated 22 Mar, 2023 09:08am