It is expected that the Ministry of Finance will roll out sector-specific measures, particularly for the sectors worst affected by the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s economy controlled by a ruthless conglomerate – the army
Pakistan's economy is controlled by a ruthless business conglomerate - the army, that owns everything in the country, from factories and bakeries to farmland and golf courses. ( read original story ...)
Business Live: Shares snap eight-day rally; finance minister’s conference in focus
Join us as we follow the top business news through the day. The indices' 8-day winning streak could come to an end today. PTI reports: "Equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 200 points in early trade ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistani visa operations none of Afghanistan’s business, Kabul told
Pakistani diplomats in Kabul have angrily reacted to suggestions by a senior Afghan official to interfere in the Pakistani visa operations. Afghan First Vice-President Amrullah Saleh has recently ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Minister Sitharaman Set to Speak Today Amid Reports of a Fresh $20 Billion Covid-19 Stimulus
A Reuters report had said India was planning to announce a fresh round of stimulus worth about $20 billion this week to pull the economy out of its worst contraction. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Parwaaz Hai Junoon premiers in China
The movie — featuring Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahad Raza Mir, Hania Amir — becomes the first from Pakistan to screen in mainland China ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan on way to end elitism in education, health sectors: Alvi
President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday terming equitable distribution of resources as vital to end socio-economic exploitation said Pakistan was heading in right direction to eliminate elitism in health ... ( read original story ...)
Indian Companies’ Profits Rebound After World’s Biggest Lockdown
Aggregate net income of 46 NSE Nifty 50 members grew 4.8 per cent from a year earlier in the quarter through September, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. ( read original story ...)
Robots are joining the fight against coronavirus in India
In India, a handful of hospitals are using robots to assist healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: India startups seek high-tech solutions to colossal food waste
Startups and venture capital are pouring into what might seem an unlikely place: India's vast, outdated agriculture industry. ( read original story ...)