Economic boom: PSX makes another record, WAPDA bonds attract $1.8b
A major research firm in Pakistan, AHL tweeted on 26th May that the country pulled off a V-shape economic recovery fully backed by fundamentals. Provisional GDP FY21 estimated at 3.94%. On 27th Pakistan's Green Eurobonds have attracted bids and PSX continues to make positive strides.
Israel ambassador believes there will be new holocaust against Jews
Kristallnacht refers to the 1938 torching and ransacking of synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses across Germany by Nazi mobs.
Pakistan to post 4.5% GDP growth rate this year, claims Aqeel Karim
Pakistan's projection of 4% GDP growth led PSX to make records. Aqeel claimed these are conservative figures. At the same time, PMLN's ex-governor gets fact-checked by people on PSX's performance in 2018.
Indian priests pray for mercy from Corona Devi
Two ‘Corona Devi’ idols set up in southern city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu state as the country battles a new infection surge.
Is Afghanistan stopover feasible for Pakistani workers?
Afghanistan's capital has become an unlikely pandemic transit route for Pakistanis desperate to reach the riches of Saudi Arabia despite deteriorating security and the threat of bomb blasts.
Pakistan, Uzbekistan do trial runs of trade via war-torn Afghanistan
In an interview, the SAPM on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said that Pakistan expects to sign a multilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA) with both Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. It could mean that free trade would prevail, or low-tariff treatment would be agreed upon between three countries to facilitate trade.
Pak-Egypt-Saudi to jointly produce a film
The minister proposed a virtual meeting between the film producers associations of Pakistan and Egypt to discuss collaboration in the field of feature films.
Qatar announces $500 million aid for Palestine
"The state of Qatar announces $500 million in support for the reconstruction of Gaza," Qatari FM tweeted.
After COVID disaster in India, cyclone hits lacs of Indians
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are common at this time of year and often roar ashore, bringing death and destruction to the coastal areas of both India and neighbouring Bangladesh.
PTI govt introduces universal health coverage for the first time in history
The prime minister said the system of universal health coverage initiative was new for the countrymen and stressed that they would have to keep vigilance.
PM Khan recognizes efforts of Egypt President for Palestine ceasefire
Both the leaders agreed to continue with the momentum of high-level exchanges to further strengthen bilateral political and economic ties between the two countries.
HBL inks landmark investment in Finja, Pakistan’s leading fintech startup
HBL becomes the first bank in Pakistan to invest in a digital fintech startup with its Rs176 Million (USD 1.15 Million) participation in the...