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Inequality, inflation hurting pandemic recovery: IMF

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Washington, Oct 5 (AFP/APP):The global economic bounceback from the Covid-19 crisis will downshift this year as countries struggle with rising prices, high debt loads and divergent recoveries in which poor nations are slipping behind wealthier ones, the leader of the IMF warned on Tuesday. While […]

US, EU call for ‘full commitment’ from WHO to prevent sexual violence

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Geneva, Oct 1 (AFP/APP):Washington and Brussels joined with other Western capitals on Friday to call for “full commitment” from the World Health Organization to reform, after a damning report detailed rape and sexual abuse by its workers sent to fight Ebola in DR Congo. “The […]

Japan’s Princess Mako to marry after delay and controversy

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Tokyo, Oct 1 (AFP/APP):After years of controversy, Japan’s Princess Mako will marry this month, but she will forego traditional rites and will not take a usual payment given to royal women marrying commoners. “Princess Mako will marry on October 26,” an Imperial Household Agency official […]

Five things to know about the Nobel prizes

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Stockholm, Oct 1 (AFP/APP):Since 1901, the Nobel prizes have been awarded to men, women and organisations for work that has led to great advances for humankind, in line with the wishes of inventor Alfred Nobel. Here are five things to know about the prizes and […]

Economy on higher growth path, requires expansion of domestic production for sustainability: Economic Outlook

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Pakistan’s economy is currently on a higher growth path and requires to be driven by the expansion of domestic production for long-term enhancement and sustainability, says Monthly Economic Update and Outlook released here Tuesday. “For long term enhancement and sustainability of economic […]

Swiss voters say big ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Geneva, Sept 26 (AFP/APP):Nearly two-thirds of Swiss voters backed the introduction of same-sex marriage in a referendum held Sunday, with campaigners calling it a historic moment for gay rights in Switzerland. The government’s plans to introduce “marriage for all” were challenged by opponents, who successfully […]

Revival of proposed ‘Ancient Taxila University’ can covert region into educational tourism hub

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

RAWALPINDI, Sep 26 (APP):The proposed revival of the University of Ancient Taxila, designated a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 1980 and the greatest learning center of Gandhara Civilization, can convert the region in to an educational tourism hub from across the globe after proper publicity […]

‘Greatest’ Serena, the pioneer of ‘tennis intimidation’, turns 40

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Biot, France, Sept 25 (AFP/APP):Serena Williams turns 40 on Sunday with her long-time coach hailing her as the “greatest of all time” and a pioneer of tennis “intimidation”. The American superstar is frustratingly marooned on 23 Grand Slam titles, one short of the all-time record […]

Nobel ceremonies marred by pandemic for second year

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Stockholm, Sept 23 (AFP/APP):Nobel Prize winners in science and literature will receive their awards in their home countries rather than Sweden for the second year running because of the pandemic, organisers said Thursday. The Nobel Foundation said a decision on the Peace Prize, which is […]

The Dossier – A reality check ahead of UNGA

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sharing with the world his government’s achievements on the domestic front at the United Nations General Assembly on September 25. But all his sweet talk of the “Incredible India” would be simply an eyewash to […]

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