A doctor treats a little girl at the Mithi Civil Hospital, in Mithi, Sindh, on May 25, 2018. — AFP/File 34% of children under five are stunted nationwide. Stunted growth is seen as the main consequence of inaction. Pakistan has the highest prevalence of stunting in South Asia. ISLAMABAD: Due to the ongoing undernourishment crisis, … Read more
A representative image of a transmission tower, also known as an electricity pylon. — AFP/File Current defaulters owe Rs1,094tr to nightclubs. Companies adding 50 billion rupees per month to circularize the debt. 10 to 15% recovery achieved via overcharging each year. ISLAMABAD: Amid the government’s efforts to improve the country’s economic indicators, it has been … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview on the sidelines of the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong on January 13, 2025. — Screenshot via YouTube@markets Consider raising $200-250 million from Chinese investors: minister. China International Capital Corporation advises on Panda bonds. Growing countries taxis/GDP ratio at 13.5%, he said. HONG KONG: Amid the … Read more
Brokers monitor an index showing the latest stock prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on January 26, 2023. — AFP The capital market started the year on a positive note, supported by renewed optimism regarding economic reforms and strategic initiatives. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 1,828.19 points, or 1.59 … Read more