On Tuesday, anti-smoking organizations initiated legal action against the US government, targeting the Biden administration for its delay in implementing a ban on menthol cigarettes. […]
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World Bank Predicts Decline in Inflation, Modest Growth for Pakistan in Coming Years
In terms of industrial growth, the World Bank forecasts a modest increase, with industrial growth expected to be 1.8 percent in the current fiscal year, followed by a gradual rise to 2.2 percent in fiscal year 2025 and 2.4 percent in fiscal year 2026. This indicates a slow but steady recovery in industrial output, which is crucial for driving economic expansion and creating employment opportunities.
World bank warns of squandered demographic dividend in south asia.
The World Bank issued a stark warning on Tuesday, highlighting the concerning trend of job creation in South Asian economies failing to match the rise […]
India’s hydroelectricity output plunges, coal dependency rises amid erratic rainfall.
India witnessed its steepest decline in hydroelectricity output in at least 38 years during the fiscal year ended March 31, according to a Reuters analysis […]
Preserving tradition: emirati craftswomen fight to save Al talli art.
In the midst of Dubai’s opulent skyscrapers, Mariam al-Kalbani dedicates herself to preserving the centuries-old art of Al Talli, a vibrant weaving tradition integral to […]
Pakistan’s energy sector faces massive subsidy cut amid IMF conditions.
As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintains stringent conditions, akin to those imposed on other developing nations, sources within the finance ministry indicate a potential […]
Egypt’s population growth slows to lowest rate in decades.
Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world, experienced a notable slowdown in population growth, reaching 1.4 percent in 2023, according to the planning […]
Narendra modi plans free trade deals with britain and oman in first 100 days if reelected.
According to two government sources, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to prioritize the completion of free trade agreements with Britain and Oman within […]
Resolution reached in seoul bus strike following wage negotiations.
Bus drivers in Seoul, the bustling capital of South Korea, have concluded their hours-long strike after a mutually beneficial agreement was reached between the city’s […]