Iraqis furious over austerity measures amid massive reform plan
Like she had done for years, Nisrine Saleh arrived at the bank to withdraw her monthly pension, paid by Iraq's government. But this time,...
Middle East problems amplified by coronavirus
A second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is raising its ugly head. It is putting Middle East leaders at a crossroads as they struggle...
How Body Corporates Can Protect Strata Communities from Coronavirus
Coronavirus has turned the entire world upside down. From homes and offices to stores and travel hubs, procedure and operations have been limited and...
Why lower energy costs don’t trickle down in Pakistan
As energy prices hit new lows in international markets - due to plummeting global demand owing to the Coronavirus - business dynamics in Pakistan...
How to Adjust Your Finances to Survive the Pandemic
We're all in the midst of a pandemic, and there aren't too many of us who are going to get out financially unscathed. The...
A comprehensive analysis of National Budget 2020-21: opportunities, failures & myths
The national budget 2020-21 presented today offers no surprises. Announced in a typical PTI style where, as usual, ambiguity prevails on where the real...
PTI govt presents its second federal budget with total outlay of Rs 7294.9 billion
The federal budget for the next fiscal year 2020-21 with a total outlay of 7294.9 billion rupees was presented. Minister for Industries and Production...
Economy of Pakistan and The Coronavirus
Around the globe, countries are trying to manoeuvre through the coronavirus; monetary and fiscal policies are extensively being used to ensure the economic impact...
Nestlé Pakistan’s report Creating Shared Value: Nestlé trains 220,000 children
Nestlé Pakistan, as part of its global and local obligations, believes in Creating Shared Value for the communities in which it works and operates....
Questions raised over virus models that forced lockdowns
When the novel coronavirus began to circulate globally at the beginning of March, scientists turned to statistical models to predict the severity of the...
US Economy future uncertain, warns Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday projected a solid rebound for the US economy next year amid optimism that the worst of the coronavirus...
HSBC under fire in UK for its stance on Hong Kong
Asia-focused banking giant HSBC's vocal support for China's controversial Hong Kong security law has not been well received in Britain, the former ruler of...