A new visa policy for Afghan citizens — who will be issued long-term multiple visas — is being implemented days after the federal cabinet approved a long-pending proposal, two Pakistani officials have …
Unlock 5: Business sentiments on the mend
The CEOs of top 115 companies who met at CII’s National Council earlier this week indicated the revival of business sentiment and a gradual rise in expected corporate performance in a poll, raising …
As China And Russia Grow Closer, The U.S. Is The Odd Man Out — At A Big Cost To The U.S. Energy Sector
Sino relations digress, the benefits are accruing to Russia and hurting American businesses. China is now looking to Russia to quench its insatiable thirst for oil and gas while it considers …
Nepal reports 2,253 new COVID-19 cases
Kathmandu, Oct 4 () Nepal reported 2,253 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the country’s virus caseload to 86,823, according to official data. Seven deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, …
Saudi Business Leader Calls for Boycott of Goods From ‘Hostile’ Turkey
A Saudi importer told Reuters on condition of anonymity that containers he imported this year from Turkey lay for three months with customs before being released. He said customs …
Opposition’s Pakistan ‘Incitement’ Movement will fizzle out before taking off: Fawad Chaudhry
Sad to see that Benazir Bhutto’s party has to work under Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s leadership, says science minister …
Opportunities In India E-Commerce
India’s e-commerce industry is growing rapidly and there is plenty of room left for growth. Growth drivers include rising internet penetration, incomes, and the rise of vernacular e-commerce platforms …
PROJECTS: Oman’s OQ to launch renewable energy projects by early next year
Oman’s integrated energy and petrochemicals giant, is set to launch renewable energy projects by the end of this year or early next year, a senior official at OQ said. Najla Al Jamali from OQ’s …
Over 45,000 migrant workers desperate to return to Sri Lanka
While 12,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers have been brought home under a humanitarian mission from 14 destination countries amidst the COVID-19 pandemic another over 45,000 workers are desperately …
Sri Lanka imposes indefinite curfew in 2 towns after new Covid case surface
Sri Lanka imposed an indefinite curfew on two western provincial towns to contain the spread of the coronavirus following the detection of a community case after a gap of nearly six months …