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World Economic Forum

Where the buck stops

Every year in March, there is a sudden burst of activity in the development world and amongst donor circles around...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 07:30am

Pakistan

Global climate change: Pakistan provides world a solution: PM’s aide

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam has said that Pakistan has...

Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am

Editorials

Towards a green future

EDITORIAL: This government has attracted well-deserved positive attention from an important international...

Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am

PTI govt’s environment policies recognised globally: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said environment policies of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf were being...

Published 15 Mar, 2021 05:22am

Business & Finance

UAE now among world’s top ten tax havens

PARIS: The UAE has entered the world’s top ten tax havens for the first time, research showed Tuesday, in a report...

Published 15 Mar, 2021 05:22am

Pakistan

PTI govt's policies on environment being recognised globally: PM

Govt's measures on green recovery programme from the Covid 19 pandemic and our climate action plan have been appreciated, says Imran
The PM also shared World Economic Forum’s video showing measures the government has taken to address a serious threat posed by climate change

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

Barrister Maleeka selected WEFYGL for 5 years

ISLAMABAD: Parliam-entary Secretary for Law and Justice Barrister Maleeka Bokhari has been selected as World ...

Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am

Business & Finance

SECP asks listed cos to formulate, implement gender diversity policies

ISLAMABAD: In order to foster a beneficial and comfortable working environment for Pakistani women, the Securities...

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:36am

Opinion

What goes around comes around

Circular economy, an innovative business model developed recently, offers countries like Pakistan suffering from...

Published 17 Feb, 2021 04:24am

Opinion

Time to abandon shareholders’ capitalism

In China a majority of the economy is in private hands, but the government retains a decisive role, setting the...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

World

Davos 2021 summit in S’pore postponed

GENEVA: The World Economic Forum said Wednesday that its annual meeting, which has already been postponed and moved...

Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am

World

UNICEF chief sees H1 ‘crush’ in COVID-19 vaccine demand easing in H2

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and ceo of DP World which signed a partnership with UNICEF earlier this week.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 06:58pm

World

Putin says Russia wants better ties with Europe

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday urged better ties between Moscow and the European Union,...

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am

World

Putin hails extension of New START treaty

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday the extension of a key nuclear pact was a positive...

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am

World

100mn cases worldwide, as US seeks to reset its Covid fight

The number of cases, compiled from data provided by national health agencies, represents just a fraction of the real infections as the coronavirus has spread around the globe.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 10:52am

World

Saudi Arabia in talks with vaccine companies to provide vaccines to Yemen, Africa

We are negotiating with a lot of the vaccination companies to provide more vaccination particularly to low income countries

Published 26 Jan, 2021 01:58pm

World

China's Xi calls for greater role for G20 in economic governance

Xi, making his first appearance at the forum since his vigorous defence of free trade and globalisation in an address in Davos in 2017.
We should build an open world economy ... discard discriminatory and exclusionary standards, rules and systems, and take down barriers to trade, investment and technological exchanges.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 08:29pm

World

China's Xi calls for stronger macro-economic coordination

Speaking at a virtual meeting of the World Economic Forum, Xi said the global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is "rather shaky" and the outlook remains uncertain.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 06:14pm

World

Xi to open virtual Davos forum as virus-hit West struggles

US President Joe Biden will be absent from the week-long online gathering, as he tackles urgent and daunting challenges at home.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 06:08pm

World

Davos ski resort eerily quiet without economic talkfest this year

DAVOS: Student protesters who urged world leaders at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos to “Stop (f)lying to...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:20am

Covid-19, economic impact are top global threats: WEF

PARIS: Business and government leaders currently see the loss of life from Covid-19 and related economic effects as...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Business & Finance

WEF targets Marina Bay Sands for Singapore's 'Davos' summit

Marina Bay Sands, owned by late billionaire Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands, is the most globally recognisable building on the wealthy city-state's skyline, regularly featured on postcards and other tourist wares.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 10:05am

Pakistan

NAB playing vital role, bringing transparency to punish the corrupt: WEF

Amir Jahangir appreciated NAB for recovering Rs. 714 billion directly and indirectly since its inception.
The World Economic Forum has long encouraged policymakers to broaden their focus beyond short-term growth to long-term prosperity.

Published 01 Jan, 2021 09:12pm

World

Jack Ma: tycoon who soared on China's tech dreams grounded by regulators

Eyebrows were raised when the state-run People's Daily revealed that he is a member of the Communist Party -- something Ma has never fully commented on.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 11:16am

Pakistan

Asad Umar warns of locking down more sectors if SOPs not followed

Asad Umar pointed out that the world institutions including World Economic Forum and United Nations had praised the Pakistan government policies during COVID-19.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 04:43pm

World

Davos 2021 summit shifts to Singapore due to pandemic

It was decided that Singapore was best-placed to hold the meeting, which had previously been branded as "The Great Reset".

Published 08 Dec, 2020 02:28am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Saudi Pak Leas. / Apr 23 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.58 ▲ 0.16 (11.27%)
Allied Rental Mod / Apr 23 Allied Rental Modaraba(ARM)	9.65 ▲ 0.95 (10.92%)
Service Tex. / Apr 23 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.63 ▲ 1.02 (7.49%)
Ravi Textile / Apr 23 Ravi Textile Mills Limited(RAVT)	20.61 ▲ 1.43 (7.46%)
Service Fab. / Apr 23 Service Fabrics Limited(SERF)	15.42 ▲ 1.07 (7.46%)
Bal. Glass / Apr 23 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	15.02 ▲ 1.04 (7.44%)
Telecard Ltd. / Apr 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	16.02 ▲ 1.11 (7.44%)
Shezan Int. / Apr 23 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	328.99 ▲ 21.46 (6.98%)
Askari Life Assur. / Apr 23 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.98 ▲ 0.42 (6.40%)
First Equity Mod. / Apr 23 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	4.15 ▲ 0.20 (5.06%)

Stock	Price
First Prud Mod. / Apr 23 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.62 ▲ -0.18 (-10.00%)
Sana Ind. (R) / Apr 23 Sana Industries (R)(SNAIR)	12.01 ▲ -1.00 (-7.69%)
Pak Suzuki / Apr 23 Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited(PSMC)	289.69 ▲ -23.48 (-7.50%)
Colgate-Palm. / Apr 23 Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited(COLG)	2590.01 ▲ -208.99 (-7.47%)
Tandlianwala / Apr 23 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	131.85 ▲ -10.65 (-7.47%)
Gatron Ind. / Apr 23 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	412.00 ▲ -32.73 (-7.36%)
BIPL securities / Apr 23 BIPL Securities Limited(BIPLS)	13.26 ▲ -1.05 (-7.34%)
Towellers Ltd / Apr 23 Towellers Limited(TOWL)	77.15 ▲ -5.85 (-7.05%)
Dewan Sugar / Apr 23 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.61 ▲ -0.19 (-6.79%)
Gadoon Tex. / Apr 23 Gadoon Textile Mills Limited(GADT)	225.01 ▲ -14.99 (-6.25%)

Stock	Volume
Ghani Global Hold. / Apr 23 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	14,966,500 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Apr 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	10,599,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Apr 23 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	6,358,769 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Apr 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	6,256,000 ▼ 0.00
Bal. Glass / Apr 23 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	6,238,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Apr 23 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	5,020,839 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Apr 23 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	3,559,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Apr 23 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	2,593,500 ▼ 0.00
Flying Cement (R) / Apr 23 Flying Cement Company (R)(FLYNGR)	2,405,000 ▼ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Apr 23 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	1,721,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 22	153.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 22	153.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 22	107.97
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 22	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 22	1.38
Euro to USD / Apr 22	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 22	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 22	4134.98
India Sensex / Apr 22	48080.67
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 22	29188.17
Nasdaq / Apr 22	13818.41
Hang Seng / Apr 22	28755.34
FTSE 100 / Apr 22	6938.24
Dow Jones / Apr 22	33815.90
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 22	15320.52
France CAC40 / Apr 22	6267.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Apr 22	61.43
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 22	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 22	89163.00
Gold Spot / Apr 22	1782.00
Cotton / Apr 22	86.05

World Economic Forum

Where the buck stops

Global climate change: Pakistan provides world a solution: PM’s aide

Towards a green future

PTI govt’s environment policies recognised globally: PM

UAE now among world’s top ten tax havens

PTI govt's policies on environment being recognised globally: PM

Barrister Maleeka selected WEFYGL for 5 years

SECP asks listed cos to formulate, implement gender diversity policies

What goes around comes around

Time to abandon shareholders’ capitalism

Davos 2021 summit in S’pore postponed

UNICEF chief sees H1 ‘crush’ in COVID-19 vaccine demand easing in H2

Putin says Russia wants better ties with Europe

Putin hails extension of New START treaty

100mn cases worldwide, as US seeks to reset its Covid fight

Saudi Arabia in talks with vaccine companies to provide vaccines to Yemen, Africa

China's Xi calls for greater role for G20 in economic governance

China's Xi calls for stronger macro-economic coordination

Xi to open virtual Davos forum as virus-hit West struggles

Davos ski resort eerily quiet without economic talkfest this year

Covid-19, economic impact are top global threats: WEF

WEF targets Marina Bay Sands for Singapore's 'Davos' summit

NAB playing vital role, bringing transparency to punish the corrupt: WEF

Jack Ma: tycoon who soared on China's tech dreams grounded by regulators

Asad Umar warns of locking down more sectors if SOPs not followed

Davos 2021 summit shifts to Singapore due to pandemic

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