Shoring up local finances – Newspaper
The World Bank launched an important report titled ‘Realising the Potential of Pakistan’s Secondary Cities’ that discusses the challenges faced by urban centres in the country. On a similar theme, the Asian Development Bank unveiled ‘Pakistan National Urban Assessment’. Both documents focus on a multitude of issues, including local finances. The reports found that Pakistan […]
Navigating economic perils – Newspaper
During the first quarter of this fiscal year (July-September 2024), corporate profit fell 14 per cent compared to the last year if you measure it in terms of profits earned by the 95 top-performing companies that make up 99pc of the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s 100-index market capitalisation. And that is a very appropriate measure. This […]
Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, Gaza kill 34 – World
A PALESTINIAN woman who lost her family members in an Israeli strike reacts upon seeing their bodies on Sunday.—AFP BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli strike killed three people near the southern city of Sidon on Sunday as more bombs fell in the country’s east after Israel warned it would again hit Hezbollah targets […]
Disregarding CCI – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE 18th Amendment reflected the collective commitment of the 2008 parliament to increased participatory federalism. Its authors were aware that devolving powers to the federating units would not be seamless, despite the tremendous support that political parties had extended to the changes in centre-province relations. That is why the Council of Common Interests was ‘institutionalised’ […]
First-time Muslim voters in US wary of two-party system – World
Amid these expressions of frustration, Democratic Party campaigners recognise the urgency of retaining Muslim support. WASHINGTON: Disenchantment with both major US political parties is pushing many first-time Muslim voters in Northern Virginia toward abstention or even third-party support, raising concerns for Democrats who traditionally rely on this constituency. In conversations with visiting Pakistani journalists at […]
NA set to pass bills related to SC, detention of suspects – Pakistan
• Law minister to table SC ordinance in lower house today• Sources say speaker may put off travel to Commonwealth event until passage of key legislation ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, which meets again today (Monday), is expected to pass three important bills in its current session, including two laws related to the Supreme Court and […]
Three coal trucks en route to Punjab torched in Duki attack – Pakistan
• Two brothers die after another coal truck plunges into ditch• Three militants killed, two arrested in Musakhail CTD operation QUETTA: Unknown armed men attacked coal-loaded trucks in the Chamalang coal field area of Duki district on Sunday, setting three of them on fire. Levies officials said the incident occurred near the Killi-Kach area on […]
Punjab to reach out to India as Lahore chokes – Pakistan
DESPITE minimal vehicular traffic on Sunday, Lahore’s Istanbul Chowk, where the iconic Kim’s Gun is mounted, appears enveloped in smog.—M. Arif / White Star • Marriyum says province will ask Foreign Office to take up cross-border pollution with New Delhi• Second largest city shuts primary schools for one week, closure may be extended if ‘winds […]
A Dangerous Crisis in Climate Governance
Climate is and should be recognised as a national crisis that is threatening the economy and undermining social indicators, writes Aisha Khan. The Conference of Parties (COP) is an annual climate conference that has been held under the auspices of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since 1995. It is seen as the […]