Afghan Central Bank Chief flees country
Ajmal Ahmady, Afghanistan's central bank chief, has fled Kabul, on a tweet earlier, he questioned the loyalty of Afghan security forces and blamed President Ashraf Ghani and his inexperienced advisors for the country's swift and chaotic fall to the Taliban.
Govt to offer collateral free loans to small businesses
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday launched SME Asaan Finance to facilitate small and medium enterprises by providing them with collateral-free loans. This is following the government's promise to promote SMEs that contribute 40pc to the annual GDP of Pakistan.
India vs Pakistan Clash: T20 World Cup 2021
T20 World Cup is set to see the cricket match between two arch rivals Pakistan and India on October 24. International Cricket Council on...
UK expresses misgivings over US “rotten deal” to leave Afghanistan
LONDON, Aug 16 - The humiliation of the lightning Taliban takeover in Afghanistan after a 20-year war that cost hundreds of thousands of lives...
US combat helis disperse Afghan civilians from runway
On Monday, advanced combat Apache helicopters were put in use to disperse panic-ridden Afghan masses from the tarmac at Kabul airport. With chaos enveloping...
Qureshi says Pakistan facilitating Kabul evacuation as CJP showers praise
In a press briefing today, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi shared that Pakistan is fostering a positive role by facilitating safe evacuation amidst current...
Pakistan’s path to achieving its true potential
Pakistan has immense potential, but achieving sustainable and inclusive growth requires a strong commitment from the government, greater private sector participation, and overcoming structural challenges. The present government is serious about addressing the major concerns faced by the economy, and its ambitious plans can become a reality with rational and long-term planning.
Barriers to Pakistan’s Export Led Growth
High protectionism serves as a hurdle to industrialization and needs to be addressed in order for the manufacturing sector to grow sustainably, create employment, and earn foreign exchange by increasing and diversifying exports. They also emphasize that modern techniques need to be adopted to enhance productivity, Executive Director & Secretary General APTMA explains.
Pakistan’s unsustainable public pension system
Tick-tock, tick-tock, Pakistan's ticking bomb are the hundreds of thousands of retired government employees and ex-army officials. The country has a trillion-Rupee problem, and it's growing: funding old government employees and army pensioners after retirement. The sheer quantum of the amount is creating a bigger issue than even the power sector’s circular debt. We give you an exegesis of the issue and possible long-term solutions.
“War is over”: Taliban forgave all enemies
On Sunday, 15th August 2021, The Taliban swept into Kabul and seized control of the Presidential Palace. Kabul’s government under President Ashraf Ghani largely...
West Indies beat Pakistan by one wicket in first Test
West Indies defeated Pakistan by one wicket in the first Test at Sabina Park on Sunday. Chasing 168 for victory, Kemar Roach hit the...
America’s Shameful Surrender In Afghanistan – Andrew Korybko
Andrew Korybko, argues that the US should be ashamed of its surrender in Afghanistan, wasting $2 trillion on a 20-year war it has come out with nothing to show for it.