Thousands protest in Washington before of Trump's inauguration. Channel News Pakistan

WASHINGTON: Thousands of protestors, mostly women, gathered in Washington on Saturday to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, with many wearing pink hats, reminiscent of a far bigger protest at his first swearing-in ceremony in 2017. Protesters gathered at Franklin Park, one of three starting points for the “People’s March” thatContinue Reading

Canadian banks quit the global climate coalition. Channel News Pakistan

On Friday, four of Canada’s largest lenders, along with six major US institutions, announced their withdrawal from a global climate alliance. The departures from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance began with Goldman Sachs’ statement on December 6, and they occur ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House next week.Continue Reading

IMF thinks Pakistan would not be able to reach its growth objective. Channel News Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that Pakistan’s economy will rise by 3% in the current fiscal year. On Friday, the IMF issued its World Economic Outlook report, which included mixed economic estimates for the current and forthcoming fiscal years. According to the research, Pakistan’s economic growth is predicted toContinue Reading

Hitman slain in Lahore police 'encounter'. Channel News Pakistan

LAHORE – The Model Town Organised Crime Unit stated that an outlaw who had become a symbol of terror in Punjab was slain by his own accomplices during a purported confrontation with police on Tuesday. The suspect, Rafiq alias Phaki, was engaged in scores of cases of kidnapping for ransom,Continue Reading

UAE extends $2 billion deposit to Pakistan for another year. Channel News Pakistan

KARACHI — According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the UAE has extended the term of its $2 billion deposit with Pakistan by one year. The deposit, which was due to expire today, has been extended to assist Pakistan handle financial constraints and boost its economic position. The extension willContinue Reading