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Imran Khan Govt. to launch diaspora bond ‘Pakistan Banao Certificate’
Seeking to shore up its foreign exchange reserves, Pakistan plans to launch a dollar-denominated diaspora bond – to be named Pakistan Banao Certificate – on January 31. Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cabinet has okayed rules that...Jan 26, 2019 1132 0 -
Pakistan’s GDP growth to be 3.7% in 2018-19; rebound to 4.6% over medium term
The World Bank sees GDP growth in Pakistan slow down to 3.7% due to macroeconomic imbalances, depleted foreign exchange reserves and tightening financial conditions. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the Bank also says that...Jan 11, 2019 830 0 -
Imran Khan sees hope for Afghan peace as Pakistan assists U.S. talks with Taliban representatives
In a promising diplomatic move, Pakistan arranged face-to-face meeting between a top U.S. envoy and the warring Afghan Taliban as part of efforts to kickstart peace process to end the conflict in Afghanistan. Washington’s Special Envoy...Dec 18, 2018 1574 1 -
Pakistan attracted two million foreign tourists in a year amid improving scenario
Shangrila Resort Skardu Photo Credit: Zaeem Siddiq via Wikimedia Commons Travel advisories or internationally negative perceptions are no more keeping foreign tourists away from the stunning landscapes and breathtaking mountain ranges of Pakistan. As law and...Jun 4, 2018 1632 0 -
Why Pakistani, Indian aviation industries promise growth despite regional troubles
A PIA Boeing plane, Photo: Robert Underwood/ Wikipedia With the land and maritime disputes in the South and the East China Sea, China-India disputes on the sovereignty over two separated pieces of territories, Aksai Chin in Jammu...Apr 11, 2018 1115 1 -
With launch of two-way trade, Pakistan’s Gwadar links China with Gulf
The first trade cargo laden with Chinese export products sailed off to the Middle Eastern destinations and other parts of the world as Gwader deep seaport in the southwestern Pakistan went fully operational with two-way commerce...Nov 13, 2016 994 0 -
Pakistan dethrones India to become world’s top cricket team
Leaving the uncertainties about its inclusion in next World Cricket Cup much behind, Pakistan have risen to number one position in International Cricket Council rankings for the first time. They have snatched the top position from...Aug 23, 2016 865 0 -
The enigmatic case of Pakistani fashion heartthrob
Even after one year of court trial, Ayyan Ali, Pakistan’s stunningly beautiful super model is still not out of woods in a dollars smuggling case that remains a mystery despite incessant mainstream and social media focus. This...Apr 11, 2016 1151 0 -
Falling Oil Prices Hurting U.S. Energy Companies : EIA
Lower oil prices in the international market caused a 35 percent dip in the U.S. mining and exploration investment in 2015, the lowest in at least nine decades, according to a latest report by the Energy...Feb 14, 2016 1044 0