Saudi Arabia aims to eliminate budget deficit by 2023
AFP | Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it expects to balance its budget by 2023, as oil prices rebound and the deficit-hit kingdom looks to...
Are Chinese debts going to kill CPEC?
News Analysis | Despite assurances by the government of Pakistan that Islamabad is completely on board with Beijing vis-à-vis the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, some in...
Pakistani Women: Game changers for the economy!
M Zafar Khan Safdar | Pakistan is a developing country and most of its population lives in undesirable circumstances. A large number of people in...
PTI: A party of thugs?
News Analysis | The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) displayed his utmost displeasure over the alleged involvement of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's (PTI) MNA Malik Karamat Khokhar...
Journey towards “moderation”: KSA embraces Yoga
AFP | In a sparse, wood-floored studio, Saudi women squat, lunge and do headstands. Even a year ago, teaching these yoga postures could have rendered them outlaws...
UN report highlights US as “Joker” on climate change
AFP | Diplomats gathering in South Korea Monday will find themselves in the awkward position of vetting and validating a major UN scientific report that...
Money and muscle: India ahead in Asia as World Cup looms
AFP | With their powerful batting and fast improving bowling, India are Asia's best hope at the World Cup which takes place in England next...
Experts say EU is unable to stop Money Laundering
AFP | European Union nations may boast the world's most stringent anti-money laundering rules, but recent scandals show that criminals are good at exploiting the...
ICJ’s ruling on US sanctions against Iran coming this week
AFP | The International Court of Justice will hand down an eagerly awaited decision this week on Iran's demand for the suspension of debilitating nuclear-related...
Iran fires missiles at Syria after deadly attack
AFP| Iran said Monday it struck jihadists in Syria with ballistic missiles in retaliation for a deadly attack on an Iranian military parade, warning the...
“Pakistan has changed,” says information minister
News Analysis | The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that Pakistan has changed now as the military and judiciary are standing...
London, New York property of Indian celebrity jeweller seized
AFP| Indian authorities Monday said they have seized assets of fugitive billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi worth some $87 million, piling pressure on one of the...