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Pakistan unable to launch bonds

The government’s inability to launch Euro and Panda bonds could put the economy under stress, which may not help the country get improved ratings from international rating agencies, said financial experts. “The government is yet not able to launch bonds in the international market to raise dollars due to poor country ratings given by the international rating agencies,” said sources in the finan

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Unacknowledged pillars of rural economies

Women’s participation in agriculture has long been a pillar of rural economies, especially in developing countries. From managing crops to livestock, rural women are key contributors to households’ livelihoods and the community’s well-being. Their involvement is crucial, yet despite their substantial labour, their contributions often go unrecognised due to social norms, limited access to resources

Navigating economic perils

During the first quarter of this fiscal year (July-September 2024), corporate profit fell 14 per cent compared to the last year if you measure it in terms of profits earned by the 95 top-performing companies that make up 99pc of the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s 100-index market capitalisation. And that is a very appropriate measure. This finding of a Topline Securities research has already made he

US election ripple — Pakistan’s future

Tomorrow, US citizens will vote to choose their next leader, a decision that will shape not only US domestic policies but also impact a turbulent world grappling with wars, conflicts and transformative shifts in artificial intelligence and global information flows. Will Kamala Harris carry forward the Democratic Party’s commitment to maintaining the US role as a global power despite mounting ch