Elite Davos forum ‘sitting target’ of conspiracy theorists WASHINGTON: A Swiss Alpine town where heads of state and business titans huddle for a week of debate: the World... Published 20 Jan, 2023 01:40pm
Opinion Debt, inequality and austerity ‘In most western countries, inequality is rising, and social mobility has stalled. Our citizens are losing... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:44am
World Davos 2023: IEA’s Birol expects tighter energy markets in 2023 DAVOS: International Energy Agency (IEA) head Fatih Birol said on Thursday that energy markets could be tighter in... Published 19 Jan, 2023 02:28pm
Business & Finance UN chief slams oil firms for ‘big lie’ on global warming DAVOS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres skewered oil firms on Wednesday for having “peddled the big lie”... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World Zelensky calls for speed from allies in helping Ukraine DAVOS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his Western allies to take quicker decisions to help his... Published 18 Jan, 2023 10:31pm
World China open to the world, says Liu in investment pitch DAVOS, (Switzerland): China welcomes foreign investment and will continue to open up to the world, its Vice-Premier... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Markets Oil prices hit two-week highs NEW YORK: Oil prices rose to their highest in two weeks on Tuesday after China posted weak but expectation-beating... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
World China’s reopening fuels global growth optimism, Davos panel says FRANKFURT: China’s reopening from pandemic restrictions could drive global growth beyond expectations and help avoid... Published 17 Jan, 2023 02:14pm
Pakistan Sherry representing Pakistan at WEF meeting ISLAMABAD: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman is representing Pakistan at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Markets European shares near 9-month high PARIS: European shares hit a near nine-month high on Monday, albeit in light trading due to a US holiday, with real... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Markets Oil still in sight of recent highs on Chinese demand recovery hopes NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped on Monday but were holding near their highest this month as easing COVID restrictions ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
World Davos 2023: Global recession in 2023 seen as likely in WEF survey DAVOS: Two-thirds of private and public sector chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) expect a... Published 16 Jan, 2023 05:31pm
Pakistan Bilawal to attend Davos meeting ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will attend the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting in... Published 16 Jan, 2023 07:49am
Pakistan Bilawal, Khar to attend WEF annual meeting at Davos ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will... Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Opinion Global economic challenges and prospects for 2023 A few days before the release of World Bank’s flagship ‘Global Economic Prospects’ (GEP) January 2023 report... Updated 13 Jan, 2023 07:33am
Business & Finance Next two years: WEF foresees 10 major risks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may face digital vulnerability and cybersecurity, rapid inflation, debt crisis, possible state... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Business & Finance Cost-of-living crisis ‘biggest global risk’ LONDON: The cost-of-living crisis will be the biggest global risk over the next two years, a survey by the World... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Opinion Our traffic signals: there’s always a temptation to cut corners My nephew who was visiting from US had never been to Pakistan before. After a few days of being driven around he ... Updated 24 Dec, 2022 06:34am
Opinion At COP15, businesses urged to act for nature Widely blamed for ravaging Earth’s ecosystems, big businesses are nevertheless being turned to as key players in a... Published 18 Dec, 2022 03:36am
Pakistan CPNE appoints Ikram Sehgal as chairman of Media Safety & Security Committee KARACHI: The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), since its establishment in 1957, has served as a... Published 22 Jul, 2022 06:07am
Opinion Needed: an objectives-based and mission-oriented budget ‘…which is outcomes-based budgeting. First ask ourselves what needs to be done. What does it mean to tackle... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Perspectives Hoping for 'more peace and more solutions' Pakistan was well-represented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with a robust contingent in attendance.... Published 31 May, 2022 07:30pm
World Iran urges Biden to ditch Trump strategy for nuclear deal DAVOS: Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday urged US President Joe Biden to lift economic sanctions and abandon his... Published 26 May, 2022 06:36pm
World Back to snow: World Economic Forum reverts to January for 2023 DAVOS: The World Economic Forum will revert to January for its 2023 annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos... Updated 26 May, 2022 08:59pm
Business & Finance Address to Sindh investment moot in Davos: Murad identifies areas of investment in Sindh DAVOS: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the potential projects for investment in the province... Published 26 May, 2022 06:19am
World Bhutto scion Bilawal rejects Imran's allegations, rebuilds ties with West at Davos DAVOS: Pakistan's newly-appointed foreign minister on Wednesday rejected claims by former prime minister Imran Khan... Published 25 May, 2022 10:32pm
World Ukraine FM calls on West to ‘kill Russian exports’ at Davos DAVOS: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the West Wednesday to “kill Russian exports” as a price... Published 25 May, 2022 09:15pm
Print KSA finalising extension of $3bn deposit DAVOS: Saudi Arabia is finalising the extension of the kingdom’s $3 billion deposit to Pakistan, Saudi Minister of... Updated 25 May, 2022 09:42am
World Saudi foreign minister says some progress in talks with Iran DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that there had been some progress in talks with Iran but “not... Published 24 May, 2022 08:45pm
World EU’s von der Leyen says Russia is using food supplies as a weapon DAVOS: Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way as it does in the... Published 24 May, 2022 04:46pm