UNSC divided over travel ban on Taliban
"If the travel ban is extended, it will create distance instead of promoting dialogue & engagement, an outcome that must be prevented"
Pakistan in the midst of chaos
For weeks, Pakistan has been gripped by a political showdown between the ruling establishment and Mr. Khan, the former cricket star turned populist politician who was ousted from the prime minister post this year.
Cooling down the economy: SBP keeps the policy rate unchanged at 15pc
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) published its Monetary policy Statement on August 22, 2022. The Monetary policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the...
Additional Taxes on Cigarettes and Tobacco
The Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2022, which President Dr. Arif Alvi signed on Monday, paves the way for the imposition of new taxes in order to raise billions of rupees in income.
How does Bangladesh ensure food security during global food crisis?
Although the impact of the global food crisis did not directly affect Bangladesh, the price of food products in the country has increased due to the effect of the Russia-Ukraine war. Especially the products that Bangladesh imports.
China’s military and economic rise in East Asia
China's unprecedented deterrence power is much enhanced against any unwanted action by its hostilities due to its grand strategy and modernized defense capabilities.
Pakistan faces another national-scale internet outage on Tuesday
Commercial enterprises that depend on high-speed internet connections for effective business operations are experiencing serious financial damages as a result of the frequent interruptions in internet services.
Saudi Arabia is one of OPEC+’s “means” for dealing with oil volatility
Oil prices have dropped from a peak in June due to growing supplies as well as concerns over the deteriorating economic outlook.
Para-athlete Altaf-ur-Rahman given warm reception upon arrival
Altaf-ur-Rahman had played along with Uzbekistan’s Rasul Atamuratov in the men’s class 4 competition. Both the players managed to win the bronze medal.
Qatar deports immigrants over a labour dispute
Qatar recently arrested at least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without pay and deported some of them
HBL & InfraZamin facilitate Multinet for greater digital reach across Pakistan
HBL will provide Multinet with 7-year long-term funding of $10.1 million for its ‘Digital Infrastructure Facility’ backed by a $7.6 million credit risk guarantee by InfraZamin Pakistan.
Shahbaz Gill rejects ownership of gun found from his room in Parliament Lodges
Shahbaz Gill, who was present the entire time his room was being searched, said the weapon did not belong to him.
