World Bank to finance Khyber Pass Economic Corridor project with a loan of $406.6 million
The project aims to construct a 48-km-long, high-speed motorway from Peshawar to Torkham; 100,000 new jobs expected.
Amin Ahmed
30th anniversary of UN CRC to be marked today
ISLAMABAD: The year 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child...
Four more polio cases detected in KP
The total number of polio cases in the country during the current year has reached 98.
23 sites identified to boost tourism in Punjab
WB study finds operational inefficiencies, imbalanced cost structures and lack of women’s participation in the sector.
Balochistan livestock policy aims at prosperity
At present, the province suffers from significant overstocking, and the productivity from this huge flock is...
Dates can help alleviate hunger: FAO
The date palm has been cultivated since 4000BC and is potentially the oldest domesticated tree in the world.
Divestment of OGDCL shares to begin soon
Govt aiming to sell 7pc shares, invites EoI for financial advisory.
Jordanian princess vows to address malnutrition in Pakistan
Sarah lauds government commitment to address malnutrition issue
Princess Sara of Jordan arriving today
ISLAMABAD: The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations announced on Monday that Princess Sarah Zeid of...
‘One in 3 women faces physical, sexual violence’
ISLAMABAD: One in three women and girls worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, most...
Dasu project: deadline extension sought
The IDA of the World Bank group had approved two credits which became effective in November 2014.
EC allocates 40m euros for Afghan refugees
In Pakistan, the EU funding will provide assistance to Afghan refugees, as well as internally displaced Pakistanis.
Agriculture transformation framework introduced
It aims at poverty reduction, food security, climate change mitigation and empowerment of women
Trust voluntary groups revived after six years
ISLAMABAD: The government revitalised the Trust for Voluntary Organisations (TVO) when it held a meeting on Monday...
Prematurely born children can survive with the right care: Unicef
ISLAMABAD: With World Prematurity Day being commemorated today (Sunday), Unicef has said that children born too soon...
EU offers technical assistance on FATF action plan
EU-Pakistan Joint Commission discusses issues hampering trade and investment, GSP-Plus implementation.
Asian Bank evaluating KP’s hydropower dam proposal
The proposed project will include a 60-metre high concrete dam and have an installed capacity of 300MW.
Increasing non-tax revenue top priority: PM
Prime minister says government does not want to get rid of loss-bearing entities by just privatising them.
Railways safety measures termed inadequate
ISLAMABAD: Last month’s Tezgam Express tragedy in Liaquatpur which left at least 73 passengers dead, echoed at a...
ADB $2.5m grant to improve farm sector productivity
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank has approved a grant of $2.5 million for a technical assistance designed to...