Amin Ahmed

COP28 shifts gear with focus on global health

$777m pledged for eradication of tropical diseases; COP president courts controversy with remarks denying link between fossil fuels and warming. Published 04 Dec, 2023 07:18am

Adviser picked for Roosevelt Hotel

Privatisation Commission Board has formed a negotiating committee and is tasked with concluding the financial services agreement. Updated 02 Dec, 2023 08:14am

ADB to assist in climate-resilient water project in Pindi

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank will provide assistance to the Punjab government under a project to develop... Published 01 Dec, 2023 07:16am

Urea availability for wheat crop ordered

Senate committee chairman conveys multiple complaints received from farmers nationwide. Published 01 Dec, 2023 07:15am

27m children driven to hunger by extreme weather worldwide: report

Last year, Pakistan was one of the 12 countries where extreme weather was primary driver of hunger, says Save the Children. Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:15am

IFAD concerned at ‘shrinking’ funding for small farmers

UN agency says smallholders are more vulnerable to extreme weather events Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:41am

GPEI’s aid sustains polio fight amid Pakistan floods

As of April 2023, cheques worth Rs216m had been distributed to 10,500 polio workers. Published 26 Nov, 2023 07:29am

Italy a promising market for Pakistan’s olive oil: official

ISLAMABAD:As the price of olive oil in Europe has doubled, the oil produced in Pakistan had become a promising... Published 26 Nov, 2023 07:04am

Pakistan to launch ‘PakOlive’ as brand name for olive oil

ISLAMABAD: As the olive sector is developing fast, with about 18,600 hectares of land has been brought under olive... Published 25 Nov, 2023 07:02am

UN report says 48,800 femicides committed by close relatives in 2022

86pc women live in countries which have no law against violence. Updated 25 Nov, 2023 09:55am

WFP urgently needs $27m for families returning to Afghanistan

“The situation is particularly dire as the harsh winter is only weeks away and the country is still reeling from devastating earthquakes," says WFP. Updated 25 Nov, 2023 07:37am

UNHCR raises alarm over Afghans’ exit order

Since Pakistan’s anno­u­ncement of the repatriation plan on October 3, an estimated 374,000 people have returned to Afghan­istan. Published 22 Nov, 2023 07:06am

UN concerned by ‘abuse’ of Afghans during deportation

“Arbitrary arrests and detentions are contrary to Pakistan’s obligations under international law,” UN Human Rights Office says. Published 17 Nov, 2023 07:04am

Pakistan’s wheat import needs will decline: FAO

In 2023-24, wheat import requirements is forecast to be the level of 1.8 million tonnes, but are expected to decline significantly. Published 16 Nov, 2023 07:29am

One billion children exposed to acute water stress: Unicef

4.2bn children likely to be born over next 30 years will have no normal climate Published 14 Nov, 2023 06:42am

China, Pakistan institutions to collaborate in agri research

ISLAMABAD:The Huazhong Agricultural University of China has decided to collaborate with Pakistan Agricultural... Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am

Adviser appointed for PIA privatisation

Consortium led by Earnest & Young emerges as the winner among eight interested parties for hiring of adviser. Updated 11 Nov, 2023 07:30am

Treatment for ‘drug-resistant’ TB introduced

ISLAMABAD: Cure rates for hard-to-treat infections have increased as a new treatment for drug-resistant TB is now... Published 10 Nov, 2023 07:14am

‘One Stop Shop’ proposed for setting up SEZs

ISLAMABAD: The Working Group of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in its maiden meeting on ... Published 09 Nov, 2023 07:19am

Working under sun linked to skin cancer deaths

ISLAMABAD: Nearly one-in-three deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer are caused by working under the sun, according ... Published 09 Nov, 2023 07:19am