The Covid-19 death toll continues to rise amid the third wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country. 12% of Pakistanis claimed that they know someone who has lost his or her life due to the deadly virus, according to a survey. During the survey — conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan — participants […]
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank rose 1.13% every week, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday. On May 7, the foreign currency reserves held by the SBP were recorded at $15,774.5 million, up to $177 million compared with $15,597.9 million in the previous week. […]
QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked Governor Balochistan Justice (retd) Amanullah Yasinzai to resign, saying that “this does not in any way reflect on your competence; it is just that the transformed political challenges Pakistan faces at present require change.” “I intend to appoint a new governor in Balochistan and would, therefore, request you to resign;” […]
Considering the increase in Covid positive cases, Singapore on Friday announced that travelers from Pakistan would not be allowed entry into the country or transit through the country from Saturday (today), according to a statement issued by the country’s ministry. The statement read: “We will further tighten our border measures given the sustained increase in cases […]
BEIJING: Three planes of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying a consignment of one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine left China for Pakistan on Sunday. Amidst a sharp rise in new coronavirus cases in the country. According to PIA Country Manager for China Qadir Bux Sangi, an additional two million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will […]
KARACHI: Like the textile sector, Covid-19 proved to be a blessing in disguise for Pakistan’s technology exports, given that IT exports soared 58% during March 2021 against the corresponding period of last year. Information technology (IT) exports touched $213 million last month, stated a report from Arif Habib Limited. Moreover, technology products worth $1.512 billion […]
LAHORE: The footwear industry of Pakistan is looking for space to strengthen its footprint in global markets to grab a greater share of exports from its competitors. Their demand is increasing, especially after the establishment of the Italy-Pakistan Footwear Technological Centre last year. Greater access to technology, which the industry under the Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers […]
BEIJING: “Pakistan is rich in buffalo breeds, buffalo research, and buffalo milk production. To leverage its advantages and enhance Pakistan-China cooperation in this field, we hope to set up a dairy processing plant in Pakistan,” Chen Yiyi, President of Royal Group, told China-Pakistan Agricultural and Industrial Cooperation Information Platform (CPAIC) after completing a week-long visit […]
KARACHI: “April is the cruelest month,” wrote Elliot, and that hits too close to home. Every year, this month returns with a periodic reminder of a loss that left a void so hollow, no artist can ever compensate for it. Think of shoes so big you can’t even try on, let alone fill, a legend […]
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/KARACHI: On Friday, the high courts dismissed separate petitions challenging holding in-person Cambridge examinations and seeking a switch to school-assessed grades. Students had filed pleas in the Islamabad High Court, the Sindh High Court, and the Lahore High Court against the Cambridge Assessment International Education’s (CAIE) decision and the government’s approval to hold physical examinations the […]
