The project will fund demand-driven and gender-focused training expected to boost livelihoods and support industries that are key to Pakistan’s recovery and future growth. By Staff Reporter.
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New USD 554 million flood assistance package from ADB
The Bank has consistently stood by Pakistan in the wake of this monsoon’s cataclysmic flooding, helping with post-disaster needs assessment and mobilising technical and financial resources. By Staff Reporter.
Pakistan Consumers’ Confidence Index for Q4 2022 by Ipsos. Image courtesy of Ipsos.
Economic gloom lifting but optimism still low
Although continued political stability continues to take its toll in terms of perception, a dogged optimism about the country’s economy is returning. By Ahmer Kureishi.
Pakistan says unprovoked cross-border firing from Afghan forces kills civilians
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: At least six civilians were killed and 17 others injured on Sunday when Afghan border troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate fire across the border into Balochistan’s Chaman district, officials said.
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Paucity of funds hits pensioners of Radio Pakistan
In 1947, they broke the news of Pakistan’s independence. In 1922, Radio Pakistan has run out of funds to keep their pensions payments going. By Muhammad Ali.
Army chief concludes 2-day Balochistan tour
Corps Commander Quetta and IGFC South Balochistan briefed the top soldier in detail on the operational, training, and other and other matters concerning their formations. By Naveed Naqvi.
Top court clears Reko Diq deal
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has cleared the way for the start of mining work at the Reko Diq project, one of the world’s top underdeveloped sites of copper and gold deposits, after it endorsed a settlement agreement between Canadian firm Barrick Gold and the Pakistani government on Friday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing a seminar titled “10 Years of UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity in Pakistan” in Islamabad on December 6, 2022. Photo courtesy of pmo.gov.pk
Victory for PM Sharif as Daily Mail apologises
After the daily walked back its corruption accusations as false, the PM was quick to claim vindication over Twitter, asserting the allegations had been part of a smear campaign against him. By Naveed Naqvi.
Murder most foul: Arshad Sharif killing was pre-planned, report tells Supreme Court
The report, prepared by a fact-finding team formed by the government and presented to the Supreme Court, shreds the Kenyan police version of events to pieces. By Naveed Naqvi.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Atta Bandial, right (photo courtesy of supremecourt.gov.pk) and slain journalist Arshad Sharif, left (photo courtesy of APP).
Justice Bandial swings into action over Arshad Sharif murder
After stonewalling a formal call from the prime minister to look into the matter for almost a month, the Chief Justice of Pakistan has now taken a suo motu notice to probe the tragedy. By Naveed Naqvi.