Tue, 21-Oct-2025

ICC Wants Cricket to Return to Olympic Games in 2028

ICC wants Cricket to Return to Olympic Games in 2028

International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday that it hopes to return the cricket in Olympics in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The ICC is all set to start the preparations on the Olympic campaign to point out “the sport’s inclusion in 2028 would mark the end of a 128-year absence.” The last time … Read more

Pakistan leads South Asia in BRI infrastructure development: report

BRI infrastructure

BEIJING: Despite the unexpected shock from the Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan has elevated one place to the fifth in infrastructure development, against the trend of an overall decline in the South Asian region. According to the annual report on the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2021), 71 countries were covered in the report, including 63 … Read more

South Asian Internet Economy to cross $100 billion mark

South Asia

As stuck at home consumers go online to shop after the pandemic, South Asia’s internet economy is all set to cross the $100 billion mark this year, said a recent report. The report covers the market data of Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines.  According to the report, Southeast Asia’s internet economy will hit $105 … Read more

Malnutrition is a worldwide health crisis

health crisis

Unhealthy global food systems are fueling high levels of malnutrition and causing a world health crisis. The World Health Organization is ensuring that more is done so that people have enough to eat and access to the right foods. “Malnutrition is a complex issue, but it is the main cause of death and disease in … Read more

World Bank projects 0.5 percent growth rate in Pakistan in current fiscal year

World Bank

The World Bank on Thursday sounded a grimmer tone for the economy of Pakistan, saying that the country will witness a 0.5 percent growth rate only in the current fiscal year. According to the details, Pakistan’s economic outlook, in light of WB’s report, remains fragile for at least two years, as the outbreak of the … Read more

India’s economy to fall behind other South Asian countries: Report

India's economy

According to a report published by Capital Economics Limited, India’s economy will fall behind from the rest of South Asia, as it failed to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in the country. India has more than 5 million corona cases currently and there are no signs of peaking as the cases continue to … Read more

Coronavirus: ‘Millions of South Asian children could fall below poverty line’

Coronavirus: 'Millions of South Asian children could fall below poverty line'

The United Nations says more than 100 million children in South Asia could fall below the poverty line as a result of the long-term effects of the coronavirus. According to details, the UN report said that the number of coronavirus cases has increased in the past few weeks in this densely populated region. The report … Read more

Petrol price is lower in Pakistan than South Asia: PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister chairs meeting to review of flour prices

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the price of petrol here is the lowest in our country as compared to South Asia. According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan said in a message on social networking site, Twitter on the reduction in prices of petroleum products that we have further reduced the prices of … Read more

Coronavirus: 931 new cases register in Singapore

Singapore coronavirus

The health ministry of Singapore said on Sunday (April 26) that 931 new coronavirus cases have been registered. According to the details, 13,624 people have been tested positive for COVID-19 in the country and 12 patients have lost their lives. The ministry further said that the majority of the new cases are migrant workers living … Read more

Pakistan Day being observed under quarantine amid COVID 19

Pakistan Day

Nation celebrates Pakistan Day under quarantine with simplicity amid the outbreak of deadly coronavirus as all public gatherings are banned to curb its spread. This day is observed to commemorate the message of Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940, under which the Muslims of the sub-continent set the agenda of achieving a separate homeland. … Read more