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Mr. Waqas Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited Elected as Member, Executive Committee of the Insurance Association…
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by Katharina Buchholz, Established financial centers have lost some of their shine in the past decade according to the Global Financial Centres Index by…
Mashreq sets new standards in high-altitude environmental conservation with 1.727 tons (1,727 kilograms) of waste removed from16 mountain sites including…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed a robust and multifaceted relationship since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1947. This…
NEOM’s zero-carbon city, NESPAK’s new role, and investments enhance bilateral relations For decades, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained strong…
Strategic investments and aid from Saudi Arabia reshape Pakistan’s economic landscape and address trade challenge The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relationship has…
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact in technology, agriculture and renewable energy can help balance trade disparities Since Pakistan gained independence in 1947,…
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Unpredictable weather patterns and rising temperatures threaten crop yields and water resources Adopting methods like Zero Budget Natural Farming and…
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare reforms and advancement under Vision 2030 create opportunities for Pakistan’s dental industry Every year, on September 23,…
Global tech firm, ProDevice has signed a strategic agreement with SI Global Solutions, a leading Pakistani system integration and IT…
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has joined forces with CARE Pakistan to unlock the potential of 50,000 women…
Emirates is supporting the flight journeys for Syed Daniah and Syed Abiha, two remarkable young golf prodigies from Karachi, as…
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Saudi Arabia’s $5 billion commitment and focus on renewable energy, mining, and IT aligns with Pakistan’s growing market of 240…
Investments in renewable energy and technology can diversify Pakistan’s economy, reduce energy reliance and foster sustainable growth Interview with Mr.…
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the basis of strong fundamentals, is witnessing robust economic performance. A rise in public…
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PSX hits record high on rate cuts and IMF boost The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its upward trend, driven…
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As challenges mount China’s economic activity falters China’s industrial output and retail sales faltered in August as the economy lost…
Stakeholders decry 18pc GST on EVs against EDB strategy To promote the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution in Pakistan, the Ministry…
Latest shipping line opens on Chittagong-China maritime route A shipping line on the Chattogram-China maritime route started operation, with a…
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Pakistan has no other option but IMF. Rhetoric against the lender is economic suicide. The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory…
Written By Nasim Pour Lead, Carbon Removals and Market Innovation, World Economic Forum Leila Toplic Chief Communications and Trust Officer,…
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Written By Louise Axon Research Fellow, Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre, University of Oxford Joanna Bouckaert Community Lead, Centre for…
Increased exports are essential to achieve IMF targets. Power cost cut by 9 cents, markup by 4 percent can help: …
Written By Kimberly Tam, University of Plymouth Against the background of climate change, there’s a push to make offshore wind…
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Written By Wolfgang Gründinger Chief Evangelist, Enpal Renewable energy sources like solar are volatile, meaning there is not enough energy production…
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Published in Dawn News, on Sep 05th, 2024, AFP KARACHI: Pakistan fell to their worst Test ranking in nearly six…
by Katharina Buchholz Indian unveiled its second nuclear-powered submarine last week in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The domestically produced vessel is armed with ballistic…
by Katharina Buchholz, Megaprojects have been growing larger globally and many of them have recently centered on the Arab Gulf Region. Construction…
by Anna Fleck, Saudi Arabia is planning to build a two-kilometer-high skyscraper on a site north of the capital city of…
by Anna Fleck, Rights for women are fast deteriorating in Afghanistan. In the latest major setback, a new set of vice…
by Anna Fleck, The first time a nuclear weapon was used in war was August 6, 1945, when the United States…
by Katharina Buchholz More than half of people in European countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Italy, Sweden and the Czech Republic…
by Anna Fleck Hong Kong is the city with the most skyscrapers measuring over 150 meters tall in the world, according…
by Katharina Buchholz, China is a world leader for many things and that includes high-speed trains. While it’s regular long-distance trains…
Simpaisa is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Eastnets, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to enhanced…
Soft Launch of 12TH Edition of International Defence Exhibition And Seminar – IDEAS-2024 “It is indeed a matter of great…
While many multinational companies are planning to exit the Pakistani market, citing internet disruptions, the investment climate remains a blend…
Inconsistent regulations, security issues, and red tape: key challenges foreign investors face in Pakistan’s business environment Pakistan, with a population…