IMF Forecasts for the Middle East & Central Asia IMF recently briefed the world about the economic outlook of the Middle East and Central Asia. The fund has forecasted a reduction of 4.7%. A two percentage further increase in decline than April forec
Iran to Build Chahbahar Railway Project Themselves
Chahbahar project details Iran has decided to build the Chahbahar railway project on its own after delays in funding of the project by India. This 610-kilometer railway line will connect Iran’s Chabahar port to its Iran’s Sistan and Pakistan’s Baluchistan
A series of mysterious fires in Iran
Mysterious fires erupt in Iran Seven ships caught fire when a fire broke out at a shipyard in Iranian port city Bushehr. According to semi-government news agency Tasnim, no casualties were reported. Moreover, the head of crises management organization sim
Drones to exterminate Locusts in Pakistan
Ongoing Locusts Plague in Pakistan Pakistan has carried out anti-locust operations in the country\'s 32 impacted districts, covering 2.6 million acres of land. According to data from the National Locust Control Center (NLCC). As many as 1028 joint teams c
Kashmir, a Flash-point for South Asia
Webinar by School of International Service On July 15, 2020, Pakistan’s ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed Khan attended a webinar about “The Future of Kashmir & the Challenges of COVID-19,” which was planned by the School of International Service (SAI
Emeds revolutionizes Pakistan\’s healthcare industry
Entrepreneurism during the Pandemic Emeds.pk is a first of its kind initiative in Pakistan. It has the potential to change the access to medicines in Pakistan. Developed by a team of qualified medical and pharmaceutical experts. The app is user-friendly a
Government Proposal For Black Money Investors
A New Deal On Sunday, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting. Senator Shibli Faraz announced a scheme for investors to legalize their black money through investment into the construction business during a break in an international commitment th
USA and Five Central Asian Countries Vowed to Work-over Economic Integration of South & Central Asia
New Trade Ties Washington has issued a joint statement this week, narrating the will to resolve the tension in Afghanistan. The Effort is to create economic and trade ties with the region as well as between markets of central Asia, South Asia, and Europe
Pakistan Condemns Violation of the Cease-fire by Armenian Armed Forces on the Tovuz Border
Border Skirmish Several Azeri lives were lost, in the Armenian attack in the Tovuz border region of Azerbaijan on July 12, 2020. Azerbaijan-held check posts were attacked by Armenian forces. At least four soldiers fell in the skirmishes, and three more w
Pakistan Completes SDG Goal (13) a Decade before Deadline
A most notable achievement Pakistan often makes an appearance in lists describing the most vulnerable nations concerning climate change. However, a recent update from the UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020 states that Pakistan has achieved goal