World Bank sees ‘moderate’ progress in Pakistan’s tax reforms
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Wednesday rated its two loan programmes in Pakistan, worth around $670 million, as ‘moderately satisfactory’…
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Lawmakers, govt differ over Discos’ privatisation
• Muhammad Ali claims CCI nod not required, says Discos caused over $30bn in losses over 15 years• Panel seeks…
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.63 per litre, raises high-speed diesel rate by Re0.31
The government on Wednesday reduced the price of petrol by Rs3.63 per litre, but raised that of high-speed diesel (HSD)…
Canadian health reporter Helen Branswell dead at 69, remembered as ‘pretty kickass’ journalist
Helen Branswell, a journalist celebrated for her decades of coverage of public health and infectious diseases, has died at the…
Health ministers meet in Winnipeg after Ottawa announces funding extension
Canadian health ministers meet in Winnipeg today after the federal government announced it would extend funding for mental health, addictions…
‘We can’t deal with it in Canada’: Some women turn to Mexico for endometriosis care
Noelle Menu, 37, says the pain began to darken her reality at a pivotal moment in her life — once…
Ottawa to extend $1.2B in funding for home care, mental health services
OTTAWA — The federal government says it plans to extend funding to provinces and territories for mental health, addictions and…
Multan derailment
IN numerous states, including many of Pakistan’s neighbours, rail transport is a safe and affordable mode of travel. But in…
India voter purge
THE purge of millions of voters from India’s electoral rolls has sparked widespread demonstrations, spearheaded by young protesters calling for…
Lagging behind
THE IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.5pc in the current fiscal year, while average…