Economy

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  Economy

  2020-06-04

  Gwadar port offers Afghanistan new trade route, lower transport costs

  A 'new era' in trade will stimulate a host of commercial activities on both sides of the border, officials say.

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  Economy

  2020-06-01

  KP youth tap digital skills to find freelance work during virus lockdown

  Training programmes have prepared young people to earn incomes in the so-called gig economy amid major disruptions on movement and work.

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  Economy

  2020-05-25

  How the Taliban's never-ending war has crippled Afghanistan's economic potential

  Despite the government's economic achievements in the past few years, persistent war and insecurity caused by the group have nearly destroyed all growth in the country.

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  Economy

  2020-02-11

  Glum public mood marks 41st anniversary of Iran's Islamic Republic

  Increasingly violent crackdowns on protests, little hope for economic opportunity, and shame in the country's security forces are just a few factors dampening Iranians' mood.

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  Economy

  2020-01-27

  New dry port in Azakhel set to bolster Pak-Afghan trade

  The facility is being hailed by the business community, which has deemed it a positive development for the promotion of trade within the country and the region.

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  Economy

  2020-01-07

  New mineral policy in Balochistan highlights lopsided Chinese agreements

  Contracts awarded to foreign companies, including Chinese-owned ones, previously sent little of the profits to the province or to local residents.

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  Economy

  2020-01-03

  China's Belt and Road Initiative sparks protests in Thar

  The Chinese projects are not benefitting local residents and are instead destroying the area's climate and traditional economy, say protesters.

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  Economy

  2019-12-31

  ISIS scrambles to recoup key funding streams following series of defeats

  Deprived of its previous sources of revenue, including oil smuggling, ISIS is struggling to find alternative means to raise money.

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  Economy

  2019-12-27

  Pakistani youth welcome nationwide employment initiative

  Prime Minister Imran Khan's Kamyab Jawan Programme is offering loans to youth seeking to start their own businesses.

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  Economy

  2019-12-19

  KP eyes billions of potential rupees in new mineral exploration push

  The return of peace to the tribal regions means more opportunities to develop the sector, with millions of tonnes of minerals available for extraction.