Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Islamabad, Pakistan, July 19, 2024. — Reuters/File Pakistan signs term sheets, one bilateral, one for trade: FinMin. The first evaluation of the EFF is scheduled for the end of February, says Aurangzeb. The minister invites global players to invest in priority … Read more
A representative image of pylons and power lines. — Reuters/File The Ministry of Energy writes a letter to the Ministry of Finance in this regard. The FY25 budget includes Rs 1,229 billion in energy subsidies. The IMF recommends institutionalizing anti-theft procedures. ISLAMABAD: To avoid slippages due to the escalation of circular debt agreed with the … Read more
Sex workers in Belgium gained the right to health insurance, maternity leave, sick pay and other benefits under a world-first new law. The new legislation will allow sex workers to enter into employment contracts and enjoy the same legal rights and protections as any other employee, including a pension, unemployment benefits and annual leave. Consensual … Read more