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Matters to export mangoes and vegetables to Iran and other destinations with attractive freight rates resolved Interview with Mr. Waheed Ahmed — Patron-in-Chief, Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PVFA) After completing his early education in Karachi, …

Interview with Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan – President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry PAGE: What are your views on the Federal Budget? Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan: The Federal Budget for FY21 is by name a ‘Tax Free Budget’ as no …

Interview with Mr Ahmed Chinoy — Chairman of Pakistan Cloth Merchants Association PAKISTAN &GULF ECONOMIST had an exclusive conversation with Mr Ahmed Chinoy regarding the Federal Budget 2020-21 and current state of the economy. Following are the excerpts of the conversation: …

In the middle of the coronavirus crisis, many of us have turned to nature to reduce stress levels, improve mental health and stay physically active. Yet, human interaction with nature and ecosystems contributed to the existence of the current pandemic …

• Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan remain largely excluded from the employment market in those countries. • The pandemic has hit the informal sector, where many are forced to make a living. • Host countries must lift legal barriers, …

By prioritizing the prevention of the spread of COVID-19, we have unintentionally left behind people who live with rare diseases, cancer and other acute and chronic health conditions. During the pandemic, we have seen significant declines in new cancer diagnoses …

More than half a million people have died from COVID-19 globally. It is a major tragedy, but perhaps not on the scale some initially feared. And there are finally signs that the pandemic is shuddering in places, as if its …

Personal protective equipment (PPE) has arguably become the most sought-after commodity in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global shortage of this equipment. This has created an opportunity for garment factories across Asia, which have lots of …

Diving organization PADI is using ocean plastic to make face masks. Across the world, makers are turning plastic waste into PPE. One group invented a device to avoid picking up the virus from door handles. A group of scuba divers …

The COVID pandemic has raised human rights concerns for many marginalized groups. A host of organizations have taken the opportunity to augment the data available for such groups. Inclusive responses should be driven by evidence and an understanding of marginalization …

Business leaders are calling for a sustainable economic recovery from COVID-19. From more environmentally friendly buildings to resilient infrastructure, UCL’s Chair in Sustainable Global Resources, Raimund Bleischwitz, outlines five proposals to build back greener. With a recession looming, it’s time …