German economy shrinks by record 10.1%, worst in history
The German economy shrank by a record 10.1 percent in the second quarter as coronavirus lockdowns took their toll, official data showed Thursday, but...
Manufacturing growth ahead of Fed meeting, revival of US economy threatened by surging coronavirus
The Federal Reserve is set to meet this week ahead of a key GDP estimate as new data shows recovery in US manufacturing, however...
Gwadar has potential to become a global city: Asim Bajwa
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting and Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that Gwadar...
Emirates resumes normal flights in Pakistan
UAE based airline, Emirates, announced the resumption of normal flight operations to and from Pakistan today. Previously, Emirates was operating a flight schedule that allowed...
KPK Govt to launch longest, highest cable car project in Upper Dir
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch a cable car project at the Kumrat valley in the Upper Dir district. It was decided at...
China aims to kick Intel and AMD out of the semiconductor market
China is planning a $29 billion (204bn yuan) injection of cash to ease its overwhelming dependence on major US semiconductor companies, such as Intel...
SEZs, roads, motorways & energy projects under CPEC to change fate of country: Asim Bajwa
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Lt. Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that Special Economic Zones, roads, motorways, and...
The gig economy is helping tackle COVID-19 unemployment in Pakistan
Due to COVID-19, the world's GDP will slide by -1pc in 2020. The unemployment rate will increase approximately two-folds. This menace of COVID-19 also...
Debunking 13 myths about China
China’s polity and society is shrouded in a cobweb of myths. Several countries with whom China has trade surplus suffer from an understanding deficit....
The textile industry needs state support to survive COVID-19
Last week SDPI (Sustainable Development Policy Institute) organized through webinar a “Consultative Dialogue on Textile & Garment Sector Outlook Amid Covid-19”, between the Government,...
Hong Kong leader says coronavirus now spreading ‘out of control’
The deadly coronavirus is spreading out of control in Hong Kong with a record 100 new cases confirmed, the finance hub's leader said Sunday...
CPEC, digital connectivity and Pakistan-China ties
The 820-kilometer-long fiber optic cable project at a cost of $46 million stretches from China’s western Xinjiang region and enters Pakistan through Khunjerab border...