Islamabad , October 14: The World Bank has warned that Pakistan is at a tipping point on poverty with 40 per cent of its population below the poverty line. The warning comes ahead of the elections. The Bank's policy note is meant to act as a guide for the new...
Tokyo , October 14: The Japanese government has become concerned about its economic dependency on China amid intensifying US-China strategic competition, China's track record of economic coercion and its long-term objectives to secure its own "core interests", Asia Times reported. Asia Times is a pan-Asia online news platform covering politics,...
Islamabad , October 14: The pen-down strike in Punjab government departments entered the fourth day on Friday as the employees refused to resume work till their demands were met. On the call of the joint alliance of government employees, teachers, and revenue officials under the platform of the All Government...
Abu Dhabi , October 14: In implementation of directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Joint Command Operations of the Ministry of Defence announced the launch of a humanitarian operation in Herat area in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to provide essential humanitarian assistance to...
Tel Aviv , October 14: As the Israel-Palestine conflict enters its eighth day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it is completing preparations for a "significant ground operation" in the Gaza Strip. The IDF statement says it is readying to "expand the offensive" by implementing a "wide range of...
Tel Aviv , October 14: The Third flight carrying Indian nationals departed from Israel to New Delhi, under 'Operation Ajay', said the Indian embassy in Israel on Saturday. Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Israel said, "The third flight of #OperationAjay has departed from Tel Aviv to Delhi. Embassy...
Islamabad , October 14: More than 12000 fake Pakistani passports have been recovered from Afghan nations by Saudi Arabian authorities. This revelation has raised concerns about the performance of national institutions. As per reports, Riyadh authorities have notified Islamabad about this matter, shedding light on the acquisition of these fraudulent passports...
Abu Dhabi , October 14: Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, is ready to welcome innovative entrepreneurs, influential investors, and global business leaders to Expand North Star, the world's largest gathering for startups. The four-day mega-event kicks off tomorrow at Dubai Harbour...
Seoul , October 14: Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Dukgeun Ahn, Minister of Trade for the Republic of Korea, have concluded their negotiations towards a CEPA between the two nations, which will pave the way for a new chapter of economic...
Kabul , October 14: As many as seven people were killed and 15 persons were injured in Friday's suicide attack at the Imam Zaman Mosque in the Pul-e Khumri area of Afghanistan's Baghlan province, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. The explosion occurred during Friday prayers at the Shia Mosque. According to...