Developing Asia and the Pacific has a number of hurdles, including limited access to basic services, social isolation, health problems, and inadequate pension coverage, making it ill-equipped to protect the welfare of its increasingly aging population. The Aging Well in Asia: Asian Development Policy Report, released on Thursday by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during […]
At the 14th edition of the renowned Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2024, which took place in New Delhi on April 30, Pakistani filmmaker Shoaib Sultan was rewarded with the debut director prize for his film Gunjal. The Indian film festival celebrated international cinematic accomplishments by showcasing international films, with Gunjal becoming victorious and garnering […]
The tragic incident unfolded on Sultan Ibrahim Khan Road, coinciding with World Press Freedom Day, as a remote-controlled device detonated near Mengal’s vehicle while he was en route from his residence to the university. Mengal, who was also a provincial officer-bearer of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), was killed instantly, while approximately ten others sustained injuries, […]
During the lively interaction, a follower compared Aymen’s appearance to that of Bollywood actor Kiara Advani. The comment sparked a moment of delight for the Pakistani star, who graciously acknowledged the comparison. “She’s one of my favorites from Bollywood, so that’s very sweet, thank you!” Aymen responded with a beaming smile. The exchange between the […]
The commitment was made during ADB’s 57th annual meeting held in Tbilisi, Georgia, said a press release on Friday. The ADF is ADB’s largest source of grants for operations in its poorest and most vulnerable developing member countries and is replenished every four years. ADF 14 marks the 13th replenishment since the fund’s establishment will […]
$5 billion has been replenished for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) 8 and Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 by donors and the ADB, with Pakistan being the beneficiary of the funds. In Tbilisi, Georgia, during the ADB’s 57th annual conference, the promise was made, according to a news release issued […]
Amnesty International demanded that Saudi Arabia release a 29-year-old fitness teacher who it claims was given an 11-year prison term due to her attire choices and posts on social media advocating for the abolition of the country’s male guardianship system. Amnesty International, a London-based organization, said in a statement on Tuesday that Manahel Al-Otaibi was […]
The bus, operated by the private transport company Markopolo, was carrying more than 40 passengers when the accident occurred. Rescue 1122 and other emergency response teams initiated a rescue operation and transported the injured to Chillas Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Rescue sources said the death toll might rise further as the majority of the […]
The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 1272.13, or 1.8 percent, to stand at 71,929.77 points from the previous close of 70,657.64. Experts noted that the market is regaining momentum after experiencing a 3% correction over the last three days. The United States State Department Thursday had said that Washington’s support, for Pakistan’s efforts to stabilize its […]
The SBP, in a statement issued here on Thursday, informed that foreign reserves held by the central bank increased by $ 25 million to $ 8,006 million during the week under review. Meanwhile, net foreign reserves held by commercial banks were recorded $5,310 million, it added. Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country, in […]
