Biden declares ‘disaster’ as California hit by another storm SALINAS (United States): US President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in California, as the latest in a... Published 16 Jan, 2023 07:35am
Opinion The climate change challenge It is interesting to note that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated a highly pragmatic approach to the... Published 16 Jan, 2023 07:09am
Business & Finance Reforms, not aid pledges, needed for improving economy: BMP LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) said on Sunday that... Published 16 Jan, 2023 06:18am
Pakistan Glacier’s collapse floods Chilas village CHILAS: Villagers ran for safer places on Saturday as their houses were flooded after a glacier collapsed in Diamir... Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:01am
Pakistan Masood terms Pak-US relationship deep, not artificial or crafted WASHINGTON: Pakistan is keen to have strategic, political and economic ties with the United States and right now the... Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:01am
Pakistan Science-based actions needed for greater water security: experts ISLAMABAD: Experts at the multi-stakeholder consultative workshop said that Pakistan needs to establish an effective... Published 14 Jan, 2023 07:19am
Print Flood-hit roads: ECC approves Rs500m TSG ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved additional funds of Rs500 million... Updated 14 Jan, 2023 08:50am
Print UAE to loan $1bn, roll over another $2bn ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates agreed on Thursday to lend $1 billion to Pakistan and roll over an existing $2... Updated 13 Jan, 2023 08:48am
Pakistan Experts characterise pledges of $9bn as ‘great success’ LAHORE: Terming the Geneva moot as good omen for the country, experts said that pledges of over US nine billion... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Print Geneva pledges: PM vows 3rd party validation of spending ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the Geneva Conference for flood victims was a success as... Updated 12 Jan, 2023 08:49am
Opinion UN Secretary General deserves a lot of praise It is heartening to note that the country has received pledges of more than $ 9 billion at an international... Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The lawyer is part of Khan’s brigade “I would urge all doctorates of law from this University to extend financial assistance as that is the need of the... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Print KSA says could boost investments to $10bn DUBAI: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) said it could increase its investments in the cash-strapped Pakistan... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:57am
Print World Bank projects 2pc growth ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth rate at two percent in the fiscal year 2022-23, half... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Editorials Pledges for climate justice EDITORIAL: The conference co-hosted by Pakistan, represented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and a team of federal... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Print Disaster risk reconstruction: ADB to reprioritise $1bn over 3 years Key sectors of support include agriculture, natural resources, urban services, social protection, health, and public financial management Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:51am
Print Meeting between Dar, IMF officials: Pakistan reaffirms commitment GENEVA: Pakistan reiterated its commitment to completing a programme with the International Monetary Fund in a... Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:53am
Print Pakistan may dodge default in next 6 months: Bloomberg ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to dodge default in the next six months, but its troubles are not over, stated... Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:54am
Print Donors pledge more than $9bn to help flood recovery ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said Monday it had received pledges of more than $9 billion at an international conference... Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:58am
Print Pakistan risks ‘extraordinary misery’ without flood recovery help: UN World Bank estimates that up to nine million more people could be dragged into poverty as a result of the flooding Updated 09 Jan, 2023 08:54am
Opinion Floods 2022 In 2022, record heavy floods in the country caused an estimated economic loss of more than 30 billion dollars. Over... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Pakistan President hopes Int’l Conference will help Pakistan become climate-resilient country ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed hope that the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan... Published 07 Jan, 2023 07:51am
Pakistan Bank Alfalah disburses Rs308m to flood-hit communities KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, with the purpose of empowering people so ... Published 07 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Print Pakistan fully committed to IMF programme: PM ISLAMABAD: Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva on Friday called Prime Minister... Updated 07 Jan, 2023 08:52am
Pakistan ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’: PM to co-host conference with UNSG on 9th ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Prime Minister... Published 06 Jan, 2023 07:14am
Business & Finance Jul-Nov rice exports decline 30pc to 210,184 metric tons LAHORE: Pakistan’s rice export registered collectively (basmati & non-basmati) around a 30 percent decline in... Published 06 Jan, 2023 07:10am
Pakistan ECNEC approves $50m funding for hydro-met project of PMD LAHORE: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved $50 million fresh funding for ... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Pakistan Pakistan needs billions for flood recovery, UN urges GENEVA: More than $16 billion is needed to help Pakistan recover from devastating floods that submerged a third of... Updated 06 Jan, 2023 02:30pm
Print Post-flood challenges: PM anticipates greater global empathy Says constantly contacting leadership of friendly countries to invite them to International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan Updated 05 Jan, 2023 12:42pm
Print Ecnec approves Rs478bn uplift plans ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), on Wednesday, approved over Rs478... Updated 05 Jan, 2023 08:57am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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