Everyday Life in Pakistan: A Closer Look
Cultural and Social Dynamics Pakistan is a country with a rich tapestry of cultural and social dynamics, characterized by a diversity of ethnic groups and languages. The major regions of Pakistan – Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan – each contribute uniquely to the national identity. Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi are among the many […]
[K-Financiers] Mastern aims to broaden US portfolio
Mastern America, the US-focused property investing arm of Korean firm Mastern Investment Management, will allow individual investors to plough cash into its portfolio. Although real estate investment has traditionally been the preserve of institutional investors, Joseph Oh, CEO of Mastern America, sees potential in opening up the market to a wider range of investors. To […]
Remarks on woman judge: Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Imran
A Pakistani court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Imran Khan, the chairman of the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, over alleged use of threatening language against a judge. In August last year, the federal capital police accused the former prime minister of breaching Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act regarding his comments against the […]
Diplomacy urged to ease concerns over US CHIPS Act
South Korea\’s semiconductor industry is under pressure to choose a side in the rivalry between the US and China as Washington announced requirements for its $52bn semiconductor funding program. The South Korean government is also concerned as the requirements of the CHIPS Act call for subsidy applicants to share business information and excess profits with […]
Freeland\’s budget has to tread a narrow path between competing demands for cash: sources | CBC News
The 2023 Canadian federal budget, to be unveiled on March 28, will prioritize three main areas: affordable living measures, investments in the clean industrial economy, and additional resources for provincial healthcare funding. Despite these priorities requiring significant spending, the budget will be constrained by a worsening fiscal situation. Experts suggest that Canada needs a focused […]
What Britain should learn from Biden’s IRA plan
The UK needs to adopt a more strategic approach to economic policy and not simply react impulsively to global developments, such as Joe Biden\’s Inflation Reduction Act and its green subsidies. To respond effectively, the UK must first accept the reality of the situation, which is that the US is pursuing a powerful combination of […]
Hascol board approves modified scheme of arrangement as it looks to deal with debts
The board of directors of Hascol Petroleum Limited (HPL) has approved a scheme of arrangement that will restructure its debt once it has been approved by the company\’s secured creditors and members. The modified scheme was prepared under Sections 279 to 282 and 285 of the Companies Act, 2017, and incorporates feedback from HPL\’s creditors. […]
Power to the people
The upcoming week will see a focus on sustainable energy and electric cars, as the EU is set to unveil its Net Zero Industry Act on Tuesday, aimed at allowing homegrown green energy firms to provide 40% of the European bloc\’s capacity needs in five low-carbon technologies. The Act is seen as an effort to […]