SAS pilots in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden could go on strike as early as late June. Strike is over wage disputes and cost-cutting measures at the struggling Nordic carrier. SAS has already cancelled many flights ahead of the busy summer season. SAS pilots in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden could go on strike as early as … Read more
Pakistan’s textile exports witnessed an increase of 8 per cent month-on-month to reach a record high of $1.74 billion in November, a report by Topline Securities showed. During the month of November, the value added textile exports recorded a growth of 7 per cent month-on-month as the exports of ready-made garments recorded an increase of … Read more
BEIJING: Embattled property giant Evergrande plans what could become China’s biggest ever debt restructuring, wrapping in all its offshore obligations, reports said, as it established a risk committee before looming payment deadlines. The company’s struggles to meet its commitments have fanned concerns about China’s property sector, which forms a substantial part of the world’s second-biggest economy. … Read more
LAHORE: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov has vowed to strengthen trade and economic ties with Pakistan, saying there was a need of collective efforts from the business community of both sides to tap huge trade potential, a statement said. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he called for improving direct … Read more
BEIJING: A Pakistan-China Economic and Business Forum was organised at the Pakistan Embassy, Beijing to help Chinese potential investment partners to fully understand Pakistan’s industrial investment policies. The forum was jointly organised by the Pakistan Embassy, Beijing, by Beijing Nordic Exhibition Co, Ltd and Shanghai Huiguan Culture Media Co, Ltd. Addressing on the occasion, Pakistan’s … Read more
Tech evangelists habitually brim with enthusiasm over artificial intelligence’s potential to transform our lives, and the crowds at this year’s Web Summit were no exception. Here are five uses for AI showcased at one of the world’s largest technology conferences, which returned to Lisbon this week after the 2020 edition was called off due to … Read more
KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo has urged the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) members to forge a formidable geo-economic alliance between Asia-Pacific and South Asia to capitalise on the emerging and untapped multilateral trade potential, a statement said. The FPCCI chief … Read more
BUENOS AIRES: The Argentine government launched a training program for young people, aiming to give them equal access to jobs in the software and related sectors. The program plans to train 60,000 young people by the end of the year. “Young people have historically been the protagonists of change in Argentina,” President Alberto Fernandez said … Read more
ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority chairman Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (Retd) has vowed to unlock the potential of the Northern Areas in line with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision. In a tweet, the CPEC Authority chairman, who is currently on Gilgit-Baltistan’s visit said he met Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid to discuss with … Read more
Pakistan under 19’s spin bowling consultant Mushtaq Ahmed thought Pakistan U19 spinners are full of potential and have such type of talent to do big for the country in the years ahead. As per reports, Mushtaq is working with players in the 10-day training camp which is in progress at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. He … Read more
