en Trump knocks Biden for campaigning from basement amid virus By www.dailystar.com.lb Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:44:00.0000000 President Donald Trump needled his Democratic rival Joe Biden Friday for limiting his campaign appearances to virtual events from the basement of his home in Delaware. Full Article World
en Biggest threat to Brazil coronavirus response? President Bolsonaro, says The Lancet By www.dailystar.com.lb Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:32:00.0000000 The biggest threat to Brazil's ability to successfully combat the spread of the coronavirus and tackle the unfolding public health crisis is the country's president, Jair Bolsonaro, according to British medical journal The Lancet. Full Article World
en Six killed in clashes at Afghanistan food aid event By www.dailystar.com.lb Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:08:00.0000000 Two policemen and four other people were killed in Afghanistan Saturday after a deadly clash at a public food donation in central Ghor province, officials said. Full Article World
en Cholistan land probe: NAB sends questionnaires to Shahbaz, Sanaullah, Baligh By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau Multan has sent a questionnaire to Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and President PML-N Shahbaz Sharif, ex-minister of state Balighur Rehman, former MNA Chaudhry Umair Mehmood and former law minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah Khan in the matter... Full Article
en Senior PM Office member approaches Ombudsman against D-12 plot allotments to a selected few By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: A senior member of the Prime Minister’s Office has approached the Federal Ombudsman over the ‘extreme injustice’ of out of turn allotment of second residential plots in the federal capital to a selected few in the bureaucracy in a non-transparent and unjust manner.The... Full Article
en Covid-19 challenges: Imran stresses out-of-box solutions By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said out-of-box solutions were needed to meet the present day economic challenges in the wake of COVID-19 situation.He was chairing a meeting to review the economic situation and future outlook of economy in the wake of COVID-19 situation. A detailed... Full Article
en Pakistan sincerely supports Afghan peace process: Gen Bajwa By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 RAWALPINDI: US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Friday called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Friday. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest and overall regional security situation, including Afghan reconciliation process, came... Full Article
en Impact of Covid-19 pandemic: Pakistan's GDP to contract by 1.6pc in current fiscal, says Economist Intelligence Unit By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s GDP is going to contract by 1.6 percent in the ongoing fiscal 2019-20 and will grow to 2.9 percent in the next financial year 2020-21 and the loans from IMF and other multilateral and bilateral donors will help to ease... Full Article
en Lockdown measures: Sindh govt to work along with Centre By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah declared that the Sindh government will work alongside the Centre to implement the new lockdown measures for the mitigation of the coronavirus outbreak."We will implement the federal government's lockdown decisions to the extent of 99pc if not... Full Article
en India escalating tension at LoC By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday said it had summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over the Indian ceasefire violations along the Line of Control .The statement by the FO said that in the unprovoked Indian firing across the LoC in Nezapir and Rakchikri sectors, six... Full Article
en Senior PM Office member approaches Ombudsman against D-12 plot allotments to a selected few By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: A senior member of the Prime Minister’s Office has approached the Federal Ombudsman over the ‘extreme injustice’ of out of turn allotment of second residential plots in the federal capital to a selected few in the bureaucracy in a non-transparent and unjust manner.The... Full Article
en COVID-19 challenges: Imran stresses out-of-box solutions By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said out-of-box solutions were needed to meet the present day economic challenges in the wake of COVID-19 situation.He was chairing a meeting to review the economic situation and future outlook of economy in the wake of COVID-19 situation.A detailed... Full Article
en Cholistan land probe: NAB sends questionnaires to Shahbaz, Sana, Baligh By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau Multan has sent a questionnaire to Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and President PML-N Shahbaz Sharif, ex-minister of state Balighur Rehman, former MNA Chaudhry Umair Mehmood and former law minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah Khan in the matter... Full Article
en Pakistan sincerely supports Afghan peace process: Gen Bajwa By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 RAWALPINDI: US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Friday called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Friday.During the meeting, issues of mutual interest and overall regional security situation, including Afghan reconciliation process, came under... Full Article
en Impact of COVID-19 pandemic: Pakistan's GDP to contract by 1.6pc in current fiscal, says Economist Intelligence Unit By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s GDP is going to contract by 1.6 percent in the ongoing fiscal 2019-20 and will grow to 2.9 percent in the next financial year 2020-21 and the loans from IMF and other multilateral and bilateral donors will help to ease... Full Article
en Lockdown measures: Sindh govt to work along with Centre By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah declared that the Sindh government will work alongside the Centre to implement the new lockdown measures for the mitigation of the coronavirus outbreak. “We will implement the federal government’s lockdown decisions to the extent of... Full Article
en Delhi upping border tension: Indian CFVs cross 1,000 in 2020 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday said it had summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over the Indian ceasefire violations along the Line of Control .The statement by the FO said that in the unprovoked Indian firing across the LoC in Nezapir and Rakchikri sectors, six... Full Article
en Pakistan to make own ventilators in two months: Asad Umer By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms, and Special Initiatives Asad Umer Friday said Pakistan would be manufacturing its own ventilators in next two months. Talking in a private news channel programme, he said Pakistan had taken all possible measures to fight against the... Full Article
en Senior PM Office member approaches Ombudsman against D-12 plot allotments to a selected few By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: A senior member of the Prime Minister’s Office has approached the Federal Ombudsman over the ‘extreme injustice’ of out of turn allotment of second residential plots in the federal capital to a selected few in the bureaucracy in a non-transparent and unjust manner. The... Full Article
en Deteriorating media environment: Protests for Mir Shakil's release continue throughout country By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 RAWALPINDI: The countrywide protests by the Geo-Jang Group workers against the deteriorating media environment, disrupting circulation of dailies Jang and The News and incarcerating Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman on fabricated charges continued on Friday.The countrywide protests by the... Full Article
en COVID-19 challenges: PM Imran Khan stresses out-of-box solutions By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said out-of-box solutions were needed to meet the present day economic challenges in the wake of COVID-19 situation.He was chairing a meeting to review the economic situation and future outlook of economy in the wake of COVID-19 situation.A detailed... Full Article
en Impact of COVID-19 pandemic: Pak GDP to contract by 1.6pc in current fiscal, says Economist Intelligence Unit By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s GDP is going to contract by 1.6 percent in the ongoing fiscal 2019-20 and will grow to 2.9 percent in the next financial year 2020-21 and the loans from IMF and other multilateral and bilateral donors will help to ease... Full Article
en Lockdown measures: 'Sindh govt to work along with Centre' By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah declared that the Sindh government will work alongside the Centre to implement the new lockdown measures for the mitigation of the coronavirus outbreak. "We will implement the federal government's lockdown decisions to the extent of 99pc if... Full Article
en Pakistan sincerely supports Afghan peace process: General Qamar Javed Bajwa By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 RAWALPINDI: US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Friday called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Friday.During the meeting, issues of mutual interest and overall regional security situation, including Afghan reconciliation process, came under... Full Article
en UK falls silent in remembrance on VE Day 75th anniversary By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 LONDON: The UK has fallen silent to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day as the country was urged to draw on the “same spirit of national endeavour” during the coronavirus crisis.Millions across the country paused at 11am on Friday to remember those who served in the Second World War,... Full Article
en UK nations outline different plans for lockdown changes By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 LONDON: The UK looks likely to operate under slightly different lockdown rules next week after announcements by the leaders of the Welsh and Scottish governments suggested deviation between nations.Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said lockdown restrictions in the country will continue for a... Full Article
en India escalating tension at LoC By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday said it had summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over the Indian ceasefire violations along the Line of Control .The statement by the FO said that in the unprovoked Indian firing across the LoC in Nezapir and Rakchikri sectors, six... Full Article
en Quality development projects, guaranteed -- by Donald Lambert By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:29:57 +0800 Guarantees are one of government’s most powerful financing tools for mobilizing private sector participation in development projects. Full Article
en Artificial intelligence, and human education, needed to advance energy efficiency -- by Yongping Zhai (翟永平), Yoonah Lee, Dan Millison By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:19:43 +0800 To get energy efficiency programs back on track, governments need to focus on education, incentives and improved regulations, as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Full Article
en How do you like them apples? Central Asia gets ready to help feed the world -- by Dorothea Lazaro, Loreli de Dios By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:29:08 +0800 Central Asia is improving food safety measures to share with the world some of the more than 8000 plant species, as well as livestock, from the region. Full Article
en Taking ownership: Better data is needed on women’s assets in Asia -- by Kaushal Joshi, Mildred Addawe, Arturo Martinez By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:33:49 +0800 Collecting sex-disaggregated data on asset ownership is an important step in achieving gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in Asia and the Pacific. Full Article
en My surprising discovery about women’s opportunities in Armenia -- by Saleha Waseem By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:02:45 +0800 Underserved businesses run by women in Armenia need help to create a reliable client base and convince skeptical banks that their enterprises are a good investment. Full Article
en Working for the public good -- by Sri Wening Handayani By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:03:47 +0800 Public work programs can build much-needed infrastructure while helping lift people out of poverty and shield them from the effects of natural disasters and economic crises Full Article
en Why it matters that one of the region’s biggest trade deals is being upgraded -- by Jayant Menon, Anna Cassandra Melendez By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:30:28 +0800 Important changes are underway for Southeast Asia’s relationship with its biggest trading partner, the People’s Republic of China. Full Article
en In Asia, young people are key to achieving national development goals -- by Chris Morris By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:18:25 +0800 Skills training, civic engagement and youth forums will help young people become active players in society’s shared efforts to grow and improve. Full Article
en Papua New Guinea is spending more on health. How can it get value for its money? -- by Inez Mikkelsen-Lopez, Alan Cairns By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:04:24 +0800 Better information and a willingness to tackle difficult issues are necessary to ensure a fit-for-purpose and accountable health system in Papua New Guinea. Full Article
en Global renewable energy investment is slowing down. Should we worry? -- by Yongping Zhai (翟永平), Yoonah Lee By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:26:30 +0800 Investment in renewable energy around the world is entering a new phase that will require governments and the private sector to re-think the way they develop projects. Full Article
en For sale—cheap: farms, buildings, cinemas, kindergartens and more -- by Rafael Abbasov By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:09:49 +0800 State-owned enterprises, including power utilities, in many countries have collected a menagerie of assets unrelated to their core business. And they are selling cheap. Full Article
en Why I’m optimistic we can achieve SDG #1—ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere -- by Alessandra Heinemann By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:51:36 +0800 The graduation approach provides a sequenced intervention designed to overcome multiple barriers that prevent the extreme poor from breaking out of poverty. Full Article
en Why we need to act fast on international trade laws and standards -- by Steven Beck By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:06:31 +0800 There’s one big element missing before we can create a truly transparent, seamless and open international trading framework. Full Article
en Pension extension: Bringing informal workers into the retirement social safety net -- by Sri Wening Handayani By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:52:05 +0800 Millions of Asia’s informal workers – such as vendors, day laborers, and others – are left out of national pension systems. Here’s what we can do to help them in their later years. Full Article
en In Wenchuan, they really did build back better -- by Ilan Noy, Benno Ferrarini, Donghyun Park By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:24:11 +0800 ‘Build back better’ is often easier said than done after a disaster, but one example from the People’s Republic of China shows that it can be done well. Full Article
en Resettlement isn’t easy. Here are four ways to improve outcomes for all parties involved -- by Rebekah Beatrice Ramsay By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:46:52 +0800 Involuntary resettlement can improve the lives of the resettled while reducing poverty and delivering results for development projects Full Article
en Promoting skilled labor mobility and migration in Southeast Asia -- by Aiko Kikkawa Takenaka, Eric Suan By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:35:34 +0800 Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are working together to encourage the free flow of skilled labor within their countries. Full Article
en Ten thousand years in a lifetime: Fragility and resilience in Papua New Guinea -- by Artur Andrysiak, Henrik Lindroth By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:51:48 +0800 To understand fragility and resilience in Papua New Guinea, look to history and the people living in the country’s most vulnerable areas. Full Article
en Why Southeast Asia shouldn’t worry about “brain drain” -- by Elisabetta Gentile By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:34:26 +0800 Here’s why the perception that skilled migration damages the source country is wrong. Full Article
en Tại sao Đông Nam Á không nên lo lắng về việc “chảy máu chất xám” -- by Elisabetta Gentile By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:04:28 +0800 Bài viết giải thích tại sao nhận thức cho rằng sự di cư của lao động có kỹ năng nghề làm tổn hại nguồn lực quốc gia là sai lầm. Full Article
en Five disaster resilience lessons we can learn from India -- by Dr. Archana Patankar By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:01:35 +0800 India is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to disasters and it has a lot to share when it comes to preparing for them. Full Article
en Job safety does not happen by accident -- by Kristy Harrison By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:46:05 +0800 Health and safety on the jobsite involves more than simply enforcing rules and regulations. A culture of prevention, as well as innovative digital solutions, are needed to keep workers alive and healthy. Full Article
en Taking the quantum leap in international development -- by Arun Ramamurthy By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:42:11 +0800 Quantum computing could change the face of many international development programs, including those involving transport, financial services and health care. Full Article