Amin Ahmed

World Bank research finds depression, anxiety rising among KP mothers

28pc of women, 58pc of pregnant women at health facilities depressed, report says. Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:38am

Political, security challenges hinder operations: World Food Programme

Says UN’s food arm can provide food to 123m in 2025 with what world spends on coffee in two weeks. Updated 24 Nov, 2024 03:52pm

Global value added by agriculture, forestry and fishing grows 89pc by 2022

Cropland area per capita declines as population outpaces agricultural growth. Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:41am

Services Hotel sale finalised after three-year hiatus

ISLAMABAD: Auctioned during the era of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government in 2021, the formal transaction of the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 07:56am

Children’s population in Pakistan may touch 129 million by 2050: Unicef

"Children are experiencing a myriad of crises [...] these are set to intensify in the years to come,” says Unicef executive director. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:53am

Acute food insecurity drops in year’s second half: report

Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance provides $5.3m in nutrition support to prevent, treat acute malnutrition during FY2024. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:54am

Ongoing global crises to affect children in 2050, Unicef warns

Unicef projects challenging future for children in world transformed by extreme climate crises, population shifts, technological disparities. Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:08am

ADB suggests steps to make schools climate resilient

Climate change poses threat to education delivery, says report. Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:02am

Fresh approach required to sell off PIA, says minister Aleem Khan

Aleem tells Senate panel a new consultant will be hired to move privatisation process forward. Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:16am

Pakistan to benefit from new ADB plan for glacier preservation

‘Glaciers to Farms’ programme aims to mobilise funding of $3.5bn for Central Asia and South Asia. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:34am

Rice production faces sustainability challenges

Pakistan urged to adopt alternate wetting and drying irrigation methods. Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:27am

Punjab seeks $329m Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank loan for Lahore water, sanitation overhaul

Project focuses on constructing surface water treatment infrastructure, upgrading Lahore’s water supply networks. Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:39am

Govt to decide PIA’s fate after rejected bid

ISLAMABAD: The government is set to decide the future of Pakistan Inter­national Airlines Comp­any Limited ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:34am

Commitment to national food security unwavering: minister

ISLAMABAD: Celebrating World Food Day on Thursday, Pakistan reiterated its commitment to supporting initiatives that... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:54am

Suparco joins China’s mission for lunar exploration

Mission objectives include exploring lunar surface, conducting experiments, testing technologies for lunar, planetary exploration. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:59am

Senate body wants full time railway minister

ISLAMABAD:The Senate Standing Committee on Railways on Wednesday asked the government to appoint a full-time railway... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:27am

Sole PIA bid formally rejected, case sent back to cabinet

Privatisation Commission board seeks improved offers for state-owned entities. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:29am

Japan approves $18.5m grant for flood management project in Pakistan

Project aims at improving flood forecasts, control functions to protect communities from potential losses. Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:31pm

Islamabad conference pledges to address occupational safety, health gaps

ILO Country Director say it's imperative for govt to utilise outcomes of the conference to promote OSH through policies. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 03:53pm

Rs3bn cess arrears owed by textile industries, Senate panel told

Instead of paying dues, 121 industries filed 65 cases, food security panel told. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 12:01pm