Published in The Express Tribune on April 12, 2023 WASHINGTON: A combination of sticky high interest rates and lacklustre global growth could push a number of emerging economies that are facing soaring refinancing needs into debt difficulties next year. Many weaker economies navigated the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine with financing aid […]
By Samar Quddus Published in The News on April 12, 2023 The dozens of recently released videos that show deadly stampedes outside food distribution centres are a clear indication of hunger and food insecurity in the country. That these cases occur in the holy month of Ramazan – known as the month of charity – is shocking.[…]
By Imran Ayub Published in Dawn on April 11, 2023 KARACHI: With almost 90 per cent of the census exercise completed in Karachi, the city’s final population is expected to cause fresh disputes as data shows a dip of 15pc, compared to the tally six years ago. The exercise, which was supposed to be completed on Monday,[…]