Annual report of rights watchdog notes persistent concerns with freedom of expression, violence against women, freedom of religion and belief
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U.N. Fears Post-Flood Reconstruction Costs in Pakistan Higher than Estimated
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportReport warns compounding impacts of climate crisis mean each disaster reduces window to build back, pushing people deeper into poverty
Global lender suggests sharp fiscal adjustment, broad-based reforms to curtail economy’s vulnerability to domestic and external shocks
Program aims to boost utilization of family planning services by providing free access in all districts of the province
ADB, World Bank Forecast Pakistan’s Economic Growth Sliding to Less than 1%
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportLenders call for structural reforms and speedy revival of IMF program amidst rampant inflation
Premier says U.A.E. can play a role in facilitating talks between neighboring states on Kashmir issue
Citing impact of floods and global slowdown, lender says growth rate should improve marginally to 3.2 percent next year
At CPO27, P.M. Sharif Reiterates Dearth of Resources for Flood Recovery
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn joint press conference, U.N. chief laments Pakistan not given the kind of debt relief, concessional funding it needs to counter impact of climate change
Without sustained efforts to introduce population control, Pakistan is unlikely to prosper along the lines envisioned by P.M. Imran Khan
In phone conversation, Khan and Gates voice concern over health situation in Afghanistan and stress importance of resuming polio campaigns in war-torn state
The microfinance pioneer is one of five people and groups recognized by the Ramon Magsaysay Award
Global institution warns recovery remains fragile largely due to unexpected shocks from ongoing spread of COVID-19
Pakistan’s prime minister directs officials concerned to restore tourist sites, remove encroachments to attract more visitors
Pakistan’s P.M. urges rich nations to help create fiscal space for developing countries by implementing short-term measures
Prime minister claims government is developing legislation to improve police response, conviction rates of rape cases