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Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: Search for Survivors Amid Rising Death Toll
Rescue efforts continue in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, killing at least 1,644 people. In Mandalay, near the epicenter, a woman was pulled alive from the rubble after 24 hours.
In Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, around 11 deaths have been reported, despite being 1,000 km from the epicenter. The quake caused widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, bridges, and roads across Myanmar. Limited communication in remote areas suggests the full impact is yet to be known.
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The Pakistani rupee continued its upward trajectory against the US dollar, gaining 0.01% or Rs0.02, to close at Rs281.11, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Over the past four months, the currency has appreciated by 9.25%, or almost Rs26, compared to its ...
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The sugar sector in Pakistan achieved a milestone with record earnings of Rs22 billion in the fiscal year 2023, marking a substantial 78% increase year-on-year. The surge in earnings is attributed to a rise in sugar prices, resulting in improved gross margins for the sector. ...
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