Morrison’s diplomatic gaffe mortgages Australia’s economic future
Australia has not done much well in the Pacific (excluding Papua New Guinea’s independence and the RAMSI force in the Solomon Islands) since the Second World War. It’s about time. But recent history has not been without a gaffe.
ADB to provide huge funds for Ehsaas
At present, 32 projects worth US$ 6.4 billion are under implementation in energy, road & transport, agriculture and irrigation, urban services, education, health and social protection.
Donald Trump launches social network called Truth Social
Trump banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube following the deadly riot at the Capitol says the social network was created to "fight back against Big Tech."
Looking back at the battle of Moscow 80 years on (Part 1)
The Battle of Moscow was a military campaign that consisted of two periods of strategically significant fighting on a 600 km (370 mi) sector of the Eastern Front during World War II. It took place between October 1941 and January 1942. The Soviet defensive effort frustrated Hitler's attack on Moscow,
US unhappy with Turkey: Result, grey listed!
In 2019, the FATF warned Turkey about “serious shortcomings” including the need to improve measures to freeze assets linked to terrorism and weapons of mass destruction proliferation.
Qureshi meets Afghan PM: Huge facilities & aid announced
The bilateral issues were discussed in the sub-working groups attended by the Pakistani officials and their Afghan counterparts.
No ‘Squid Game’: South Korea’s real-life debt trap
The proportion of those falling behind on more than one type of personal debt payment has risen steadily to reach 55.47% by June from 48% in 2017, figures from the Korea Credit Information Services show.
Political pressure: FATF keeps Pakistan on grey list
The FATF Plenary meetings were held virtually from 19-21 October 2021, where its members discussed a variety of topics including Pakistan’s progress.
Pakistan not part of the OECD’s global minimum corporate tax rate deal
The global minimum corporate tax rate deal is an initiative pushed by the US. It aims to make the rich corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
Tesla increases profits to a record high of 389%
The gross profit of the company soared 77% on an annual basis to $3.7 billion in the third quarter.
What is the future of US-Pak relations amidst US baleful intentions?
The United States and Pakistan must achieve a strategically beneficial and sustainable relationship because, despite global strategic realignments, the international community has never been more interdependent and interactive.
Karachi coastal zone: Pakistan’s golden steps into blue-economy
The Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) spread over 640 hectares or 1,581 acres on the western backwaters marshland of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) will revamp one of the oldest city slums areas relocating its more than half a million population.
