Rafah operation could be a ‘slaughter’, UN official says GENEVA: An Israeli incursion in Rafah would put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Gazans at risk and be an... Published 03 May, 2024 03:01pm
Pakistan Pakistan ‘well positioned’ to leverage $949bn global carbon market but challenges aplenty Experts say clarity of policy and ensuring benefits reach communities affected by climate change of utmost importance Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:32pm
World Deal struck to end Geneva airport strike GENEVA: A deal has been reached to end an hours-long strike by ground staff at Geneva airport, which had caused... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
World UN refugee chief expects further displacement due to Gaza conflict GENEVA: The United Nations refugee chief said on Wednesday that he foresees more displacement in the Middle East due... Published 13 Dec, 2023 02:53pm
World Singapore, Zurich world’s most expensive cities HONG KONG: Singapore and Zurich tied for the world’s most expensive city this year, followed by Geneva, New York and... Updated 30 Nov, 2023 03:21pm
Print $3bn projects approved for flood-hit areas Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives approves 21 development projects Updated 06 Nov, 2023 10:17am
World Red Cross appeals for over $100mn to help quake-hit Morocco GENEVA: The Red Cross appealed Tuesday for more than $100 million to provide desperately needed assistance in... Published 12 Sep, 2023 02:07pm
World UN reopens European office after security issue GENEVA: The United Nations has reopened its European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland after earlier on Friday... Published 25 Aug, 2023 02:01pm
Print Flood relief: $10.33bn loans, $550m grants received ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received $ 10.33 billion out of $ 10.953 billion as loans and $ 550.4 million in grants for... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 09:14am
Print Holy Quran burning: Pakistan, other states call for accountability GENEVA: Muslim states including Iran and Pakistan on Tuesday said desecration of the Holy Quran amounted to inciting... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:49am
Pakistan Indian, IIOJK jails: Kashmir moot in Geneva highlights the plight of Kashmiri prisoners MIRPUR,(AJK): While voicing their grave concern over the continual illegal detention of Kashmiri prisoners in Indian... Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:04am
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
World WHO chief hopes for ‘historic’ pandemic accord GENEVA: A new pandemic accord under negotiation must be a “historic agreement” marking a dramatic shift in the... Published 22 May, 2023 12:02pm
Life & Style Coronation tiara crowns Geneva jewels auction GENEVA: A dazzling tiara worn at two British coronations and the Star of Egypt diamond purportedly once belonging to... Published 17 May, 2023 12:27pm
World White phosphorus munitions fired in eastern Ukraine: AFP CHASIV YAR: White phosphorus munitions were fired on Tuesday from Russian positions on an uninhabited area by the... Published 15 Mar, 2023 12:41pm
Pakistan Meeting in Geneva: Khar presents country’s HR report ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday presented Pakistan’s human rights... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Life & Style Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury watches ZURICH: Swiss watches are in high demand these days, but sales of second-hand timepieces are also booming, driven by... Published 25 Jan, 2023 02:01pm
Print Budgetary targets: Govt to take fiscal measures set by IMF: Dar ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said Monday that a discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in... Updated 12 Jan, 2023 09:50pm
Pakistan Ball is in our court now, says PM Shehbaz post Geneva conference Finance Minister Dar says 90% pledges are project loans Updated 11 Jan, 2023 04:57pm
BR Research All roads lead to the IMF There is some exuberance about the pledges Pakistan got from Geneva. It's good to have a sentiment booster. Still,... Published 11 Jan, 2023 08:46am
Markets KSE-100 rises 0.73% on Geneva pledges Market stays in green zone throughout the session Published 10 Jan, 2023 07:07pm
BR Research Geneva conference: the jig is up? Like clockwork. As reports of pledges began to trickle in from Geneva, Pakistani policymakers and commentators began... Published 10 Jan, 2023 08:49am
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 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 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 Demands for reforms: PM asks IMF for a pause GENEVA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday asked the IMF for a pause in its demands for economic reforms before... Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Pakistan At Geneva conference, Pakistan secures pledges of over $10bn Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group pledges $4.2bn for flood rehabilitation and reconstruction in Pakistan, World Bank pledges $2bn, while Saudi Arabia, ADB, AIIB each commit $1bn Updated 09 Jan, 2023 09:14pm
BR Research Contextualizing today’s donors’ conference Four months after the horrors of Pakistan’s devastating super-floods started making global headlines, the UN-hosted... Published 09 Jan, 2023 08:41am
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
Print PM to present recovery ‘framework’ at UN conference GENEVA: Pakistan and the United Nations are holding a major conference in Geneva on Monday aimed at marshalling... Updated 09 Jan, 2023 08:49am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees