All through almost four decades of globalization era starting from late 1980s many countries with cheap labour willingly turned into sweat shops for the rich markets and within a decade or two many of these countries, mostly in East Asia, graduated into l
On June 30, British bank NatWest sent out an arcane-sounding press release - bus operator National Express had become the first company to take out a loan based on Sonia, a replacement for scandal-hit interest rate benchmark Libor.
One is a 19-year-old construction worker charged with aiding fighters against Indian troops, the other is one of occupied Kashmir's most prominent lawyers, accused of being "an incorrigible secessionist". Despite their different backgrounds, Uzair Maqbool
Food prices have been rising rapidly in the last few months. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the inflation rate in food prices was only 1.4 percent in the September 2018. A year later in September 2019 the rate of increase in food prices has
Afghanistan's war cost 13-year-old shoe shiner Hameedullah his education. Poverty forced Sabir, 11, to flee home and sell dried fruits on Kabul's streets. Niyamathullah, 9, hangs out in a park, looking for work.
Donald Trump's abrupt reversal of policy in Syria plunged his presidency into even deeper isolation Monday, right when the ex-real estate tycoon needs all the allies he can get to defeat impeachment.
The incoming winter of 2019 may be heading towards a winter of discontent as opposed to the winter of 2018 when expectations with respect to the newly-installed Khan administration were extremely and, albeit, unrealistically high.
Round 1 and 2 go to Pakistan. But winning a couple of rounds and winning the match can be different. Pakistan has put up a great fight in two rounds of Pre-UNGA internationalization of Kashmir issue phase and UNGA itself. India has been on the defensive b
In 1919, Henry Ford's attempt to lower car prices and increase wages of factory workers did not go down well with the company's shareholders. The move would have an adverse impact on short-term profits and dividends. The Dodge brothers, minority sharehold
The interest rate was last up in Jul-19 with a clear signal of peaking; exchange rate has appreciated in the last quarter. Many pundits believe that things have bottomed; and recovery is imminent in a few months. The question is why the anxiety in the bus
Here, it may also be indicated that the same EFF document indicates that Pakistan intends 'jumpstarting the privatisation process', but no details have been indicated as to whether the country will take the route of the so-called 'golden age of privatisat
From weaving to embroidery, the world of textiles - often largely ignored at Western contemporary art showcases - is taking centre stage this weekend at the "Frieze London" art fair.
Most Republicans in the US Senate have taken the path of least resistance - staying silent - as they grapple with President Donald Trump's swirling impeachment firestorm.
After his return from New York, prime minister Imran Khan rushed around visiting the earthquake-affected people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, addressing the administrative issues of Punjab and seeking to address the concerns of businessmen.
That was some speech. Kudos! To venture a guess, all the books about the best speeches in history, well if not the best, the most impactful, will need to be revised. The speech was impactful enough to be discussed in a column which at its core is absolute
Britain and Europe will have to agree a draft text next week if they are to sign a deal to avoid a chaotic no-deal divorce or another Brexit delay before this month's deadline, diplomats warn.
