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Inflation to remain high, between 21-23%: PakIstan Finance Ministry
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
For FY23, economic growth is likely to remain below the budgeted target due to the devastation caused by the floods.
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UN Human Rights Chief calls for coordinated regional approach to protect M
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
"More than 2,400 Rohingya have sought to leave Bangladesh and Myanmar in 2022 alone, and I am deeply saddened that over 200 have reportedly lost their lives on the way. Recent reports indicate that overcrowded and unsafe boats carrying Rohingyas have been left to drift for days on end withou
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Agri, processed food products exports surge 16 pc to USD 17.43 bn in Apr-N
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the provisional data by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI and S), the overall export of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) products increased by 16 per cent growth in terms of USD during April-Novem
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Pakistan: Over 100 arrested as Gwadar unrest grows
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Tensions continued to simmer in Pakistan's port city of Gwadar with protests continuing after clashes with supporters of the 'Haq Do Tehreek' (HDT). The clashes occurred this month between locals and security forces in Gwadar as protests against illegal fishing turned violent after some peop
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Pakistan's development spending drops 38 pc in July-Nov
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
According to data released by the Ministry of Planning and Development on Wednesday, the massive drop would not only slow down the economy but would take a toll on revenue collection as well.
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Gwadar situation turns tense amid scuffle, shelling and baton charge
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The situation in Gwadar got very tense after many people were injured due to scuffle, shelling and baton charge between the Give Rights Movement and the police, as the 'Haq Do Tehreek' (HDT) protests threatened to blow up on Pakistan's ruling establishment in the port city, reported Pak vern
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Pakistan spent Rs 2.2 trillion on interest on debt, defence from July-Nove
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
In the July-November period of the current fiscal year, an 83 per cent rise was seen in the interest cost on the Rs 50 trillion federal government debt stock. And in which, Finance Ministry paid Rs 1.7 trillion in interest cost, up by Rs 763 billion, sources said.
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Pakistan: Leaders protesting against illegal fishing arrested in Gwadar, l
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, The Balochistan Post said, "Gwadar: clashes taking place between protesters and security forces as protests against illegal fishing turn violent after protest leaders were arrested."
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Christmas day rains, floods in Philippines claim 13 lives, 23 still missin
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Heavy rains and flash floods over Christmas claimed 13 lives in Philippines, with a further 23 missing who are believed to be fishermen, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday citing the country's disaster management council.
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Pakistan: Policeman killed in Gwadar as protesters clash with cops
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The clashes occurred between protesters and security forces as protests against illegal fishing turned violent after protest leaders were arrested, The Balochistan Post reported.
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Fishermen perform pooja to 'Gangamma' to express gratitude for "protection
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Fishermen in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam offer prayers to Gangamma mother every December 26 expressing their gratitude for "protecting" them during the tsunami that hit the city in 2004.
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Tamil Nadu: Locals pay tribute to those who lost lives in 2004 Tsunami
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The fishermen and locals in the Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the 2004 Tsunami, on the 18th anniversary of the catastrophe.
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