‘One step forward, two steps back’
There you have it. The IMF (International Monetary Fund) poured cold water on the PM’s so-called relief package at the first opportunity it got. It wasn’t impressed with this administration’s…
Solar grid keeps harvests high in Zimbabwe
Until recently, farmers in this town in southern Zimbabwe struggled to water their crops, frustrated by poor rainfall and the regular breakdown of the diesel engines that powered their irrigation…
China’s old growth model keeps slowdown at bay
China's economy continues to defy expectations for a slowdown, buoyed by strong global demand for its exports and a resilient property market - despite a government pledge to crack down…
PMC taking steps to standardise medical education: ministry
While students and associations of private medical and dental colleges have been critical of Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), the Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) in a performance report claimed…
Two steps back
IF there’s any sphere of operations where the aphorism ‘One step forward, two steps back’ is visible, it is in the field of conservation. Flora or fauna, Earth’s natural conditions…
Tesla, under scrutiny in China, steps up engagement with regulators
Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc., facing scrutiny in China over safety and customer service complaints, is boosting its engagement with mainland regulators and beefing up its government relations team, industry…
G7 steps towards making companies disclose climate risks
The wealthy G7 countries on Saturday moved closer to mandatory disclose of companies’ climate impact despite a lack of global agreement and doubts from some NGOs. “We support moving towards…
Fledgling steps on a long trail ahead
The Taliban have announced their first interim government comprising 33 members. With Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhunzada as the supreme leader (amir-ul-momineen), Mullah Hassan Akhund will be head of the Leadership Council.…
Two steps back
HUMAN history is replete with instances of places of worship being repurposed by rival faiths in the wake of conquests or other cataclysms. It’s no longer a common phenomenon, yet…
Bubble or breakthrough? Bitcoin keeps central bankers on edge
Central bankers say the success of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is just a bubble. But it keeps them awake at night because these private currencies threaten their control of the…
