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Pakistan spends less than 1% of GDP on education and health, reveals economic survey
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan spent less than one percent of its GDP on education and health during the fiscal year 2024–25, according to the latest Economic Survey released on Monday. This low investment in critical sectors has raised concerns among...

1st meeting of China-U.S. economic, trade consultation mechanism opens
01:34 The first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism opened in London on Monday. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the...

Platform set for further growth: Experts weigh in on Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25
The government, on Monday, a day before the federal budget is unveiled, released its much-awaited Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, which showed Pakistan’s economy is expected to grow 2.7% in the fiscal year ending June 2025. Pakistan has...

Guest column: Tell me about it — the economics of speaking up
We are a community of doers. We always have been. Here in the Colorado River Valley, we don’t rely on glitz or glamour. We’re not a resort region. We serve them, sure—but our identity isn’t built on visitors. It’s built on labor, ingenuity,...

This 1955 Beechcraft T-34A Mentor Is a Practical, Economical, Warbird ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s...

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Commences Official Visit to Switzerland and Sweden to Strengthen Economic and Trade Partnerships
Shri Goyal to Engage with Global CEOs and Industry Leaders in Switzerland to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment Switzerland : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, commenced his official visit to Switzerland on 9th June...

Turkcell's Makeover Despite Turkey's Economic Storm
The world of telecommunications is developing at breakneck speed, companies must adapt or risk becoming obsolete. Turkcell TKC, Turkey’s leading mobile operator, has embraced this reality with open arms. No longer content with being just a telecom...
Randy Feenstra comments on Trump's measures amid unrest and economic plans
Randy Feenstra, a U.S. Congressman representing Iowa's 4th district since 2021, has recently expressed his views on social media regarding current national issues. Born in Hull, Iowa, in 1969 and a graduate of Dordt University, Feenstra previously...

Abundance of unsold livestock after Eid Kabir worrisome – economist
Abundance of unsold livestock in markets and streets in the last few days shows that many Nigerians could not afford Eid Kabir sacrifice. By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe Abundance of unsold livestock in markets and streets in the last few days shows...

Mortgage Predictions: Rates Could Still Drop This Year, but It All Depends on the Economy
Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Forecasts for the housing market haven't changed much, with stubbornly high mortgage rates keeping prospective homebuyers on the sidelines. After the average rate for a 30-year...

B&P Associates embraces UN Global Compact Mission: Building a climate-resilient economy
By Adelaide Benneh PREMPEH As climate change accelerates, the private sector can no longer wait for governments to lead on adaptation. Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions call for US$22.6 billion in climate investments by 2030, with only...

White Men’s Employment Opportunities Decline In Slowing Economy
White men's employment opportunities have declined. getty White men have seen a worse erosion of employment opportunities than White women and Black men, in the recent labor force decline. White men’s unemployment rate has risen faster and their...

Key to Russia’s potential defeat lies in its economy
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, attention remains fixed on the battlefield. But Russia’s most vulnerable flank is not in the trenches — it’s in the treasury. The West, and especially the United States, holds economic levers that could push...

Beijing Wraps Up Inaugural ‘Art Season,’ Making Bid to Reclaim Top Spot in China’s Art Economy
On Sunday, Beijing wrapped up the inaugural “Beijing Art Season,” consisting of the long-running Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ), as well as two local art fairs— Beijing Dangdai and Art021 Beijing. The festivities came just weeks after a tense...
Rep. Scott Perry shares views on economy and receives seniors' rights award
Rep. Scott Perry, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania's 10th district, has been vocal on social media about various issues. Perry, who succeeded Todd Platts in 2013 and previously served in the Pennsylvania House of...

Pakistan reports notable progress in health sector during FY 2024–25: Economic Survey
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jun 09 (APP):The government of Pakistan has made notable progress in the health sector during the fiscal year 2024-25, with notable gains in life expectancy, immunization coverage, and disease control efforts....

Punjab Police claims, 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' breaks economic backbone of drug syndicate
CHANDIGARH: The ongoing relentless anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has delivered a big jolt to the financial backbone of drug syndicates with Punjab Police freezing...

Declining Birthrates Are Breaking The Economy. Can We Fix It In Time?
Fertility rates are in free fall, with no clear solutions having emerged as of yet. A handful of ... More CEOs are up for the challenged.getty Look closely and you’ll notice it. The subtle pull of gravity after a long sprint towards the edge, the...

Macoupin County Board Economic Development Committee met June 9
L. Amber McGartland, Macoupin County Treasurer/ Ex-Officio Collector | Macoupin County L. Amber McGartland, Macoupin County Treasurer/ Ex-Officio Collector | Macoupin County Macoupin County Board Economic Development Committee met June 9. Here is...

Supporting indigenous products strengthens national economy: Bhagwat