Envoy urges businessmen to learn Mandarin

Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren emphasised the growing importance of learning the Chinese language for Pakistan's business community during the inauguration of a Chinese Language Course at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Highlighting China's reforms and expanding global engagement, he urged Pakistani entrepreneurs to upgrade their skills and explore emerging opportunities under … Read more

SBP chief stresses market integration

[ Says such markets can serve as critical financing channel for economies having low savings rate Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad. Photo: screengrab KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has emphasised the urgent need for greater regional cooperation and innovation to build integrated capital markets capable of mobilising investment, enhancing … Read more

End IMF reliance, global crunch may limit its help

[ Standard Chartered sees lender overwhelmed as easy money era ends, urges Pakistan to make this programme its last Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist at Standard Chartered Bank. Photo: (file) KARACHI: Pakistan should aim to make its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme the last one, as the global lender may … Read more

Dharmendra’s family slams media for false death reports

dharmendra deol photo file

Dharmendra Deol. Photo: file In a dramatic turn of events that exposed the recklessness of Indian media and the celebrity rumour mill, the family of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra Deol was forced to issue multiple clarifications on Tuesday after widespread false reports claimed that the 89-year-old screen legend had died. Esha Deol, the actor’s daughter, … Read more