pressure - Pakistan affairs

As the deadline approaches, will Pakistan’s budget succumb to IMF pressure or face the wrath of its electorate?

Pakistan’s government is expected to announce its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Friday, with analysts suggesting they will have to balance reforms to appease the International Monetary Fund (IMF) against vote-winning measures for the imminent election. Pakistan’s current IMF programme is set to expire soon and the country is struggling to negotiate a […]

By hassani

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Economy Tech

As the U.S. crypto crackdown escalates, Binance finds itself under increasing pressure.

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing mounting legal pressure from US regulators. Founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao has hired white-collar defense lawyers from law firm Latham & Watkins to represent him personally, as the exchange is investigated for money laundering violations by the Justice Department and business practices by the Securities and Exchange […]

By hassani

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

PakistanNews

Imran alleges PML-N is exerting pressure on CJP similar to 1997.

Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has accused the PML-N of trying to create a situation like 1997, where PML-N workers attacked the Supreme Court in an attempt to pressure the chief justice hearing a contempt petition. Khan claims that the PML-N wants to target the incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan ahead […]

By hassani

April 1, 2023April 1, 2023

News

Central banks relieved as inflation decreases pressure on them

US and Eurozone inflation rates fell this week, potentially easing concerns for central bankers as they continue their programmes of interest rate rises. The US’ core personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, fell to 0.3% in February, down from January’s 0.5%. Eurozone data showed inflation fell to 6.9%, its lowest […]

By hassani

April 1, 2023April 1, 2023

Economy

Silicon Valley Bank crisis puts Canadian startups in financing ‘pressure cooker’

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is causing concern for Canadian venture-stage companies that need to raise funds later this year, according to Adam Felesky, CEO of Portage. The bank’s failure is likely to put pressure on young firms, dividing the market between those worthwhile of investment and those struggling to raise enough funds. Start-ups […]

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March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Tech

Under pressure, TikTok unveils new European data security regime

لندن: بحر اوقیانوس کے دونوں اطراف کے قانون سازوں کے بڑھتے ہوئے دباؤ کے درمیان TikTok نے ڈیٹا سیکیورٹی کے ایک نئے نظام کا اعلان کیا ہے، جسے “پروجیکٹ کلوور” کا نام دیا گیا ہے۔ یورپی پارلیمنٹ، یورپی کمیشن اور یورپی یونین کونسل نے حال ہی میں کمپنی کے بارے میں بڑھتے ہوئے خدشات کی […]

By hassani

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Economy

Economy under extreme pressure: analyst

کراچی: پاکستانی معیشت شدید دباؤ کا شکار ہے اور آسانی غائب ہے۔ عتیق الرحمٰن (معاشی اور مالیاتی تجزیہ کار) نے کہا کہ ڈالر کی اونچی چھلانگ، پیٹرولیم کی بے تحاشہ قیمتیں، بجلی کی قیمت میں اضافہ اور شرح سود میں زبردست اضافہ معیشت کی مجموعی حالت کو نقصان پہنچا رہا ہے۔ وقت گزرنے کے ساتھ […]

By hassani

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023

News

UK council workers’ 20% pay offer adds to pressure on ministers

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By hassani

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

News

N.Korea may try to pressure US with ICBM, nuclear tests | The Express Tribune

North Korea has the capability to test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles on a lower, longer trajectory and could conduct its seventh nuclear test this year. This could be done to pressure the United States, which has conducted military drills in the region recently. The US, South Korean and Japanese navies are also conducting joint tactical drills. […]

By hassani

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

Education PakistanNews

Pressure on Kabul | The Express Tribune

[ Washington appears to be getting fed up with the Afghan Taliban’s refusal to honour several aspects of the Doha peace deal that led to the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan and opened the door for the militant group to retake control of the country. Chief among the violations is the backtracking on women’s access […]

By hassani

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023