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US assistance: Differing perceptions
May 19th
It may sound ironical to suggest that it would be better for both the US and Pakistan if US assistance is terminated.
Symbolic gesture: Punjab to turn down US grants, but not loans yet
May 19th
Rs19b grants for south Punjab education and municipal projects to be rejected.
Delayed compensation: Flood survivors await cash to rebuild
May 16th
Compensation amount yet to be decided.
The budget and food security
May 16th
The cry of the hungry citizens, must be heard by the government which purports to represent them.
How rich are the Pakistani rich?
May 15th
The super rich — who make up 0.001 per cent of the population — earn 180 times as much as the poorest 18 million.
Sindh’s water woes: World Bank survey warns of growing population, shrinking resources
May 14th
Over 200 villages and nearly 55,000 people consulted, says researcher.
SBP to launch financial innovation fund (Business)
May 8th
The 10m-pound facility will encourage innovation and widen access.
Weekly review : Bourse falls 1.5% amid selling
May 8th
Osama’s killing and its aftermath lead to uncertainty in the market.
