Tea factory struggles on amid clashes in east DR CongoThe view at 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) is idyllic, but it comes with an invisible, mortal threat. "Everything around the factory is controlled by armed groups," warns Joseph Kitsa. He watches over a te...
Businessmen term Pak-China FTA Phase II ‘anti-industry’The business community has expressed serious reservations over Pak-China FTA Phase 2 terming it anti-industrialization. Pakistan and China will sign the second phase of Free Trade Agreement in Beijing...
Bank Alfalah profit before tax up by 21 percent in first quarterThe Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah in their meeting held in Abu Dhabi on 25 April 2019, approved the Bank's unaudited interim financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2019. Profit befor...
China’s Xi promotes building initiative amid debt worriesPresident Xi Jinping has promised to set high standards for China’s Belt and Road infrastructure-building initiative, seeking to dispel complaints the many billion dollars in projects leave developing...
Fauji Fertilizer Company announces financial results for first quarter 2019In a meeting held on April 26, 2019 the Board of Directors of FFC announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. The company earned aggregate sales revenue of Rs. 20.31 billion while in...
Convenient but controversial: Japan’s 24/7 shops under fireIt may be 1am but Tokyo's omnipresent convenience stores, known as "konbini", are busy with customers dropping in for everything from milk to underwear. Popping in for a cheeky late alcopop at a busy...