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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted 2020’s growth around the world, with global growth projected (in October) to be –4.4% in 2020 –based on IMF data for 194 countries. Out of
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‘Tokamak’ can reach temperature of more than 150 million degrees Celsius; that’s 10 times hotter than the core of the Sun. According to China’s state-run People’s Daily, the emerging global
Continue readingChina’s Nuclear-Powered ‘Artificial Sun’ a Vector of Future World
UPDATED: Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries on Sunday signed the world’s biggest free trade deal, seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influence. India was a notable absentee during
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde signaled that her institution could create a digital currency within years in what would be a dramatic change to the euro zone’s financial sector.
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The World Bank’s International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) last year ordered Pakistan to pay damages of $5.84 billion to Tethyan Copper – a joint venture between Chile’s
Continue reading$5.8B Reko Diq Dispute Award: Pakistan, Tethyan Talking
The UK is introducing a points-based immigration system from 2021. The points-based system will include a route for skilled workers who have a job offer from an approved employer sponsor.
Ant Group’s march is what Trump fears the most Back in 2008, Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, made headlines when he bemoaned how hard it was for
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Pakistan’s national kitty is increasing due to IT related export –it saw a record increase despite Covid-19 and the country now aims to get to $5 billion benchmark by 2023
Continue readingPakistan’s IT Exports Jump; Develops AI-based Fintech Security Platform
Pakistan would challenge India’s claim to “Basmati” rice products as it says information and facts had been manipulated in the latter’s application and the case was based on weak grounds.
Continue readingPakistan Takes on India in ‘Basmati’ Rice Exclusive Right Claim
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government may give its nod to the long awaited North-South Gas Pipeline project as a ‘Make in Pakistan’ undertaking if all the I’s are dotted and
Continue readingKhan Govt. Looks at ‘Make in Pakistan’ North-South Gas Pipeline
Yes. This has happened, after Trump’s latest attack has ripped the chipsets from Huawei’s supply chain that the company needs to power its flagship smartphones and 5G equipment. Will the
Continue readingHuawei Dumps USA, Moves Investment to Russia
NEOM has selected Bechtel to accelerate primary infrastructure development for its Cognitive Cities. It has awarded a contract to the U.S.-based global industry leader for executive project management work. Saudi
Continue reading$500B Saudi City NEOM Selects Bechtel to Accelerate Work