Tag Archives: COVID-19

The Johns Hopkins University looked into the number deaths per 100,000 of the population in the top-10 countries worst affected by COVID-19. The United Kingdom had over 300,000 confirmed cases as of August 10, according to the Johns Hopkins University, along with 70.16 deaths …

COVID-19 has highlighted the fact that our previous systems were neither equitable nor sustainable. The crisis also presents an opportunity to reset and work together towards a fairer, greener future. The World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders are coming together …

The explosion that tore through Beirut on Tuesday August 4 was so strong that shockwaves were felt on the island of Cyprus, over 200 kilometres away. At least 135 people were killed and 5,000 injured in the blast. Such devastation …

The pandemic has laid bare longstanding racial health inequalities. A host of factors lie behind these disparities. Targeted funding and communications can help us begin to address these issues. From Louisville to London, the call for social justice has reached …

The biggest challenge Pakistan is facing today is to reduce poverty and achieve sustained economic growth. Present government is committed to address this challenge in consultation with key stakeholders in the economy, especially the private sector, civil society organizations and …

Almost no facet of our world economy has been immune to the COVID-19 crisis not only as a health crisis in the short term but also as a devastating social, economic and political crisis. People think that most disruptions occur …

Driven by an undeniable responsibility and its fundamental values, the Dawood Hercules Group and Engro Corporation are committed to solving some of today’s most pressing issues faced by Pakistan. Mr. Hussain Dawood, Chairman Dawood Hercules Corporation and Engro Corporation, has …

Since March 2020 State Bank of Pakistan has cut interest rate by 625bps. It had also imposed restriction on payment of dividend and issue of bonus shares for two quarters. The two measures were taken to ensure ample liquidity in …

Pakistan is passing through an unprecedented crisis and being a Third World Country it is impossible to control the pandemic with the available government means. In a time of such devastation, entrepreneurs of goodwill and generosity should get united, regardless …

There are plenty of organizations across the world, which have made tremendous efforts to pay back to the society by doing splendid activities for the benefits of the downtrodden and for the environment in the long run. We all need …

‘Money belongs to you, but resources belong to the society’. With growing awareness about corporate social responsibility (CSR) among stakeholders, achieving social goals is as important as delivering shareholder value and profitability. Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR is a concept …

COVID-19 pandemic has further mounted the poverty level in Pakistan where surging poverty levels and rising inflationary pressure have already hardest hit the poor and ordinary Pakistani in the past two years of the present government of Prime Minister Imran …