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World Bank approves $200 million to support Pakistan’s response to coronavirus outbreak
The World Bank has approved $200 million to support Pakistan’s response to coronavirus outbreak as part of $1.9 billion initial funding for 25 countries. According to the Bank, the $200 million funding will support Pakistan’s “preparedness and...Apr 3, 2020 683 0 -
Pakistani manufacturers team up to make ventilators locally amid coronavirus crisis
Responding to an increasing demand for ventilators in the face of fast-spreading coronavirus, Pakistan‘s auto-part manufacturers have started work on local production of the medical equipment. “We have designed the ventilator, and will come up with...Apr 1, 2020 1539 0 -
Imran Khan sets up Coronavirus Relief Fund as Pakistan struggles to contain outbreak
Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said his Government has set up a Coronavirus Relief Fund where people can deposit their contributions to help the country’s fight against coronavirus, which has infected more than 1700 people and...Mar 30, 2020 656 0 -
US, China start aiding Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus
The United States and China have started helping Pakistan’s fight against the coronavirus as the key South Asian country faces a challenging task to contain the spread of COVID-19 among its more than 200 million people....Mar 29, 2020 1248 0 -
IMF working expeditiously on Pakistan’s request for coronavirus relief financing
The International Monetary Fund has said it is working expeditiously to respond to Pakistan’s request for emergency assistance to deal with coronavirus outbreak through a relief package. “Our team is working expeditiously to respond to this...Mar 27, 2020 796 0 -
The Fight for Gender Equality in Pakistan
In a small classroom located on the lower level of American University’s School of Communication building, Mrs. Fauzia Kasuri was knocking down patriarchal narratives and laying the groundwork for the future success of women in Pakistan....Mar 26, 2020 1805 1 -
What is hampering Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus?
Tahir Saeed, an owner of Pakistan‘s leading brand and husband of renowned fashion designer, Maria Butt was arrested by Police after he sent his coronavirus positive chef from Lahore to the chef’s hometown Vehari in Punjab....Mar 25, 2020 600 0 -
EDITORIAL: Pakistan must make tough decisions to stave off coronavirus catastrophe
In dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a huge challenge, which may prove to be even bigger than the dire economic conditions he inherited at the start of his government in 2018 summer....Mar 22, 2020 712 0 -
Pakistan can benefit greatly from US cooperation in science and technology
Pakistan’s Minister for Science and Technology said Tuesday his country can benefit enormously from U.S. cooperation and Pakistani-Americans’ expertise to kick-start development in wide-ranging areas. Chaudhry Fawad Hussain was speaking after visiting Center for Social Change...Mar 18, 2020 1814 0 -
Pakistan’s anti-graft body arrests media mogul
Image courtesy of GEO TV Pakistan’s federal anti-graft bureau has arrested a media mogul on corruption charges Thursday, in a 34 years old private property purchase case. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman – ...Mar 13, 2020 680 0