Ruling the World: The Kremlin’s attempt to seize global power during the Cold WarBy Sergei RadchenkoCambridge University Press, 2024 It turns out that Sergei Radchenko’s book, a work that took years to write, reached the reader in the third year of Russia’s war against Ukraine. To summarize the idea of the book in a few … Read more
World Bank Country Director Naji Ben Hussein denied reports that the international financial institution criticized Pakistan’s Oran plan, calling the allegations a “misinterpretation.” In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Ben Hassine addressed the confusion caused by articles published earlier that day. He explained that the reports misinterpreted a specific sentence in the newly … Read more
Special correspondent Dubai (UAE): The 26th edition of Intersec, the world’s largest business fair for security, safety and fire protection, will take place from 14 to 16 January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.This year, 8 Pakistani companies, under the patronage of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), are participating in the event to … Read more
At the end of 2016, as his presidency was coming to an end, Barack Obama made a final trip to Berlin. Over a private dinner, he implored his longtime partner, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, to guide his international legacy — and the broader transatlantic partnership of liberal democracies — through the predictable turbulence of a … Read more
Islamabad: National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and DP World have officially announced a strategic partnership to modernize logistics and delivery systems in Pakistan, which will help set new standards for improving the logistics industry. A press release issued here on Sunday said that the historic cooperation between NLC and DP World will serve as a catalyst … Read more
KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, successfully hosted the Indonesia-Pakistan Workshop on Palm Oil 2025. This important event honored Pakistan as a strategic partner in global palm oil trade and strengthened joint commitment. To enhance sustainability in this vital sector.The workshop, titled “Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil … Read more
Universal’s “Wicked” is officially the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in the history of the global box office, surpassing 2008’s “Mamma Mia” to achieve that consistent feat. “Wicked” grossed $634 million worldwide after six weeks of release, while “Mamma Mia” collected $611 million (not adjusted for inflation) by its box office final. “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and … Read more
Pending approvals for the revised PC-1 project for the 2,160 MW Phase 1 hydropower project and unresolved security concerns are delaying the signing of additional $1 billion in financing agreements with the World Bank. Business Registrar The Ministry of Economic Affairs has urged the Ministry of Water Resources to expedite the submission and approval of … Read more
The World Bank has approved additional financing of $450 million for the Sindh Flood Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project to support the reconstruction of resilient housing for people in Sindh province affected by the 2022 floods. According to a World Bank press release, the new support will build on the original $500 million project, approved in … Read more
According to a report by L The Express Tribune, Pakistan has halted plans for a $300 million floating solar project aimed at generating 300 megawatts of electricity, citing the need to re-evaluate the country’s long-term energy strategy. The project, which had the potential to significantly reduce reliance on costly thermal power, was postponed after the … Read more