ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2021-22 has pointed out that only 1.77 percent of GDP was spent on the education sector last year while the literacy rate was recorded at 63pc. “Cumulative education expenditures by federal and provincial governments… Continue Reading
AFTER declaring unequivocally, in the face of increasing criticism, that the A-Levels and O-Levels examinations would be held on time, the federal government has taken yet another U-turn and declared all exams postponed till June 15 and the A-Levels and… Continue Reading
For Nearly 5,000 years, humans have concocted cleaning products, yet the simple combination of soap and water remains one of the strongest weapons against infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus. Even so, when outbreaks like COVID-19 occur and panic sets… Continue Reading
According to The Express Tribune, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to relax budget deficit ceiling aimed at allowing Pakistan to meet emergency fiscal needs to fight deadly coronavirus contagion that has started spreading rapidly. “The IMF has agreed… Continue Reading
According to The News,Pakistan will have to comply with remaining crucial 13 points till June 2020, including prosecution and conviction of banned outfits and proscribed persons, for which the list already provided to Islamabad in order to come out of… Continue Reading
Shoppers had ransacked the shelves of isopropyl alcohol. Clorox bleach or Lysol disinfectant? Nothing at one store, and selling out fast fast at another. Hand sanitizers, Purell wipes, Wet Ones? All a distant memory. But worried shoppers at stores across… Continue Reading
A deadly novel coronavirus outbreak has infected thousands of people and spread to over 100 countries since emerging in China. Health experts have confirmed human-to-human transmission, and there have been such transmissions in several countries. World Health Organization has recommended… Continue Reading
Erdogan says he hopes for Idlib ceasefire deal in Putin talks Talks with Putin on Thursday come amid surge in fighting between Turkish and Syrian forces in northwest Syria. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he hopes to… Continue Reading
A seven-day ‘reduction of violence’ deal will begin on Friday night, Mike Pompeo said, leading to signing of a peace agreement. According to The Guardian,The US and Taliban are due to sign an agreement on 29 February that will lead… Continue Reading
The UN health agency on Tuesday announced that “COVID-19” will be the official name of the deadly virus from China, saying the disease represented a “very grave threat” for the world but there was a “realistic chance” of stopping it.… Continue Reading