Significance of consultancy sector for economy
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: This article is an attempt to share the observations made so far during my new career of business consultancy adopted a few years ago. Right from the start what perturbs me the most is a preponderant tendency of many in the market to try to utilise the services of a consultant free of […]
Breaking barriers to business
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: A thriving manufacturing sector is the backbone of any economy, serving as the foundation for innovation, job creation, and reducing reliance on imports by supporting local industries. Pakistan’s industrial sector continues on a downward trajectory, with falling shares in gross domestic product (GDP) and exports. The share of the manufacturing sector in GDP […]
PPP not exiting ruling coalition: Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD: PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui has shot down speculation about the PPP jumping ship from the ruling coalition, asserting that the party has no intention of throwing the country into yet another political crisis. During an interview with a private news channel, Siddiqui said that the PPP “would not want the country going into another […]
Internet blackouts hit record high
KARACHI: The world witnessed a record number of internet shutdowns last year, as governments increasingly leaned on digital blackouts to suppress protests, dissent, and tighten control. A new report by Access Now names Myanmar, India, and Pakistan among the top offenders in 2024, highlighting the growing trend of restricting online discourse in these countries. The […]
Traffic accident involving heavy vehicle claims another ife in Karachi – Pakistan
A man was killed in a traffic accident in Karachi on Sunday, as fatalities involving heavy vehicles continue to rise in the metropolis, police said. According to Central Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqi, “The man was riding the motorcycle when a 16-wheeler trailer (TLA-142) hit him at 4:10am near Erum Bakery, Liaquatabad-4.” […]
Authorities impose Rs1.59m fine on hoarders on first day of Ramazan: Karachi Commissioner – Pakistan
Authorities took action against price gougers in Karachi on the first day of Ramazan by imposing a total fine of over Rs1.5 million and arresting 14 alleged hoarders and sealing 18 shops, a press release from the Commissioner’s office said on Sunday. The city administration on Friday fixed new prices for meat and other edible […]
Pope Francis shows improvement, no longer needs ventilation
Listen to article Pope Francis remained stable through the day on Sunday and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, the Vatican said, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. Francis has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for more than two weeks. He was admitted on February 14 with […]
Indian court orders probe of former market regulator chief – World
A court in India’s finance hub Mumbai has ordered an investigation into allegations of stock market fraud by the former chief markets regulator, officials and local media said on Sunday. The anti-corruption bureau was directed to begin a probe against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other […]
Civilian deaths from terrorism surged in February: report – Pakistan
February saw a marginal increase in terrorist attacks but a sharp surge in civilian casualties, according to a report published by the Islamabad-based think tank, Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The report — shared with Dawn.com by PICSS Media Coordinator Sifwan Abdullah — was published after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden […]
Internet shutdowns hit record high in 2024
The world witnessed a record number of internet shutdowns last year, as governments increasingly leaned on digital blackouts to suppress protests, dissent, and tighten control. A new report by Access Now names Myanmar, India, and Pakistan among the top offenders in 2024, highlighting the growing trend of restricting online discourse in these countries. The #KeepItOn […]