Pakistan’s poor performance in the areas of education, financial inclusion and political participation led to declining score on Youth Development Index 2016
Pakistan is among the worst countries for young people aged 15 to 29 to live in, according to...
Pakistan is committed to women empowerment as a key priority area across all sectors of planning and development
ISTANBUL (Turkey) -- Pakistani officials lauded the women empowerment initiatives at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference in Istanbul.
Pakistan is committed to women...
France becomes the first country to ban plastic plates and cutlery
France has apparently become the first country in the world to ban plastic plates, cups and utensils, passing a law that will go into effect in 2020. Exceptions will...
China supports Pakistanis people and government by free assistance of vehicles and office equipment to support Pakistan and strengthen the capacity building of institutions
ISLAMABAD - The Chinese government donated 505 modern vehicles, including 425 pickups and 80 ambulances, to Pakistan. The...
President Mamnoon Hussain says CPEC would prove to be a milestone in economic development of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a historic step forward under which the development of road, rail, sea and air infrastructure projects would...
PPAF, Karandaaz Pakistan and KfW Sign Agreement to set up Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company
ISLAMABAD - A Shareholders’ Agreement was signed by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), Karandaaz Pakistan (funded by UK’s Department for International Development) and Germany’s Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) for...
Wool value chain development will facilitate economic development and is an important step towards development of Pakistan: Siddique Mandokhel, Secretary Livestock
ISLAMABAD - A consultation session was organized in Islamabad today to seek suggestions and recommendations for the best way...
Warner Bros. will open a theme park in Abu Dhabi in 2018. The development will include a theme park and the world's first Warner Bros branded hotel. The theme park, named Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, will be situated...
American Ambassador announces availability of over $100 Million for Pakistan’s Private Sector
ISLAMABAD – U.S. government, in partnership with the Abraaj Group, Indus Basin Holding, and JS Private Equity Management, has made available over $100 million to invest in Pakistan’s private...
The Export-Import Bank of the United States is here to compete for Pakistani business, and is ready to partner with Pakistan to reach its development goals, EXIM Chairman Hochberg said
ISLAMABAD – Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) will now offer long-term...
Extreme weather across Europe has caused four deaths in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires have forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey.
