Projects worth Rs40bn approved
CDWP of the Planning Commission approves nine projects worth Rs40 billion in energy and technology sectors.
Amin Ahmed
14pc of food lost world over before reaching retailer: report
Food and Agriculture Organisation says losses and waste are generally higher for fruits, vegetables.
Economy stagnating amid big deficit, low reserves: World Bank
Growth expected to remain low in the near term.
ADB to give Pakistan $200m for social protection
Minister says the assistance will provide support to the poorest segment of population.
Non-intrusive inspection terminals set up for speedy cargo scanning
The terminals will facilitate increasing volumes of cargo traffic at Pakistani ports.
ADB approves $200m to support BISP cash transfers
Official says a policy research unit will be set up to improve the performance of programmes
UNODC starts training drug treatment professionals
ISLAMABAD: With a view to further facilitating the effective treatment and rehabilitation of patients, the United...
Water crisis major risk to business in South Asia: WEF
At a country level, water crises ranked as the topmost risk in India, second in Pakistan and fourth in Sri Lanka.
EU to give Rs51 million to help quake-hit families
ISLAMABAD: The European Union has announced it is allocating Rs51.4 million to provide emergency humanitarian...
App linking skilled youth with employers launched
ISLAMABAD:A mobile-based application, ‘Hunarmand’ was launched here on Thursday that links skilled youth with...
External loans soar to $91bn in 2018
During the same period, net debt flows with the use of IMF credit amounted to negative $212 million.
International tax regime stressed for growing digital economy
UN-ESCAP organised a conference on productive job creation in the face of economic transformation in the global south.
Pakistan among top 20 reformers in doing business
World Bank says Islamabad has made trading across borders easier
Pakistan in midst of economic crisis, says UN body
UN releases the 'Trade and Development Report 2019'.
Slowdown to persist as stabilisation advances: ADB
Growth expected at 2.8pc for this fiscal year.
Asian Development Bank issues outlook report for Pakistan
GDP growth projected at 2.8 per cent in fiscal year 2020 in the Asian Development Outlook 2019.
Railway police identified as partner in controlling internal trafficking
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railway police have been identified as a new partner in controlling internal trafficking issues,...
Advanced tools now available to tackle dengue
Health officials in Pakistan wait for the results of experiments taking place in other countries.
Punjab’s $50m tourism project hits a snag
The project after two years of ineffectiveness has disbursed less than eight per cent of the total $50 million loan.
ADB to give $350m for energy sector reforms
A fact-finding mission of ADB has already evaluated the programme, according to the project documents.