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Half of all Afghan population living in poverty:World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In its latest monthly report known as the "Afghanistan Economic Monitor," the World Bank has noted that half of all Afghans are living in poverty, as reported by Tolo News on Thursday.
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Consumers in Pakistan to pay gas tariff hike from July
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Following a significant increase in gas prices by the federal government, there is another news for gas consumers to feel bad about, that is alongside the new price, the consumers will have to pay gas tariff hike from the last four months (July till October), ARY News reported.
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Waste management a significant challenge for India and World: World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the global average of waste per capita reached 376 kilograms in 2020, cities worldwide face an urgent sustainability challenge, with India at the forefront of addressing this issue.
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Global commodity markets brace for potential 'Dual Shock' from Middle East
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
While the global economy is in a more resilient state than in the 1970s to manage a significant oil price shock, the compounding impacts of these two conflicts could push global commodity markets into unprecedented territory.
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Pakistan: Amid slump in economy, petroleum division notifies huge hike in
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A significant increase in petrol prices has been announced by the federal government, which will go into effect from November 1.
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Commodity prices outlook would darken quickly if conflict in Middle East e
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The global economy is in a much better position than it was in the 1970s to cope with a major oil-price shock but an escalation of the latest conflict in the Middle East--which comes on top of disruptions caused by the Ukraine conflict--could push global commodity markets into uncharted w
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South Asia embraces global energy transition for sustainable growth
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In the report, the World Bank underscores the importance of fully leveraging the global energy transition to bolster growth in the region.
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Prominent Leaders Kickstart CCI India's Ethanol and Biofuel Conference
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 30: The Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (CCI India) marked a historic moment in its Green Energy vertical as its Ethanol and Biofuel Conference was inaugurated by the distinguished presence of the Minister of External Affairs and Culture Mrs Meenakashi L
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World Bank launches Resilient Asia Program to bolster climate resilience i
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, this program is envisioned to be the driving force behind transformative climate action in the region.
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Pakistan: Amid worsening economy, chicken prices in Karachi fixed at PKR 5
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Meanwhile, the price of chicken has reached an all-time high in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and some other cities with a kilogram of poultry meat being sold for PKR 700-705. While, in Lahore, the second most populous city in the country, the price of chicken meat is hovering between PKR 550-600 p
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Transforming development policy requires ambitious public administration r
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As the latest UN report indicates slowing progress, the need for significant reforms in public administration becomes apparent.
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Poverty surges across Pakistan with spike in food, energy prices: World Ba
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the Macro Poverty Outlook, which was prepared for the recent annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Marrakesh, Morocco, prolonged and high inflation in food and energy prices, combined with a lack of substantial economic growth, could lead to social upheaval and negatively
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