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Pakistan flag carrier PIA struggling to pay bills
Pakistan's national flag carrier admitted Friday it was struggling to pay bills and wages after local media reports said the fleet may be grounded within days. Local television channel Geo news this week reported that the airline was on the verge of collapse and flight operations could be suspended in days if emergency funds were not provided.
Markets join global rally as China data beats forecasts
Markets rallied Friday as forecast-busting Chinese data boosted hopes the world's number-two economy may be stabilising after an extended slowdown. Hong Kong led the Asian charge Friday after data showed Chinese retail sales and industrial production jumped more than expected last month.
'Data is always missing': checking corporate ethical claims
As global corporations face increasing pressure to report their ethical and environmental credentials, it is spurring a booming industry in businesses looking to verify these corporate claims. EcoVadis is one of the companies working to verify ethical claims, and says it has rated more than 120,000 companies so far.
Floods wiped out quarter of Greek farm produce: experts
A quarter of Greece's annual agricultural production was wiped out in last week's deadly flash floods triggered by Storm Daniel, which drenched the central region of Thessaly, according to experts.
UK designer rejects 'fast fashion' to protect planet
Driven by a passion to protect the planet, Phoebe English hasn't bought a centimetre of fabric or a single plastic button for her collection at London Fashion Week. While most fashion brands now say they are acting to protect the environment, many are accused of "greenwashing".
London Fashion Week throws spotlight on young designers
After New York, the fashion world descends on London from Friday, showcasing big names such as Burberry but also the work of young designers who could become household names of the future. "REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion" showcases about 100 designs, some of which have gone down in pop culture history.
China retail sales surge in August, boost hopes for economy
Chinese retail sales jumped last month, data showed Friday, beating expectations and fuelling hopes that the country's army of consumers are returning to help kickstart the world's number two economy after an extended period of weakness.
Sudan refugees bring off-season tourism to Egypt's Aswan
Thousands fleeing war in Sudan have taken refuge in the Egyptian city of Aswan on the Nile, where families are helping keep the tourism industry afloat far from the horrors they left behind. During the winter months, the city fills with Egyptian and international travellers -- drawn by the abundance of Pharaonic sites, views of the Nile River and warm weather.
Hunter charges don't worry Biden audience, but economy does
Jogging to the podium, US President Joe Biden didn't betray any concern that his son had just been indicted on gun charges -- and nor did the audience. He made no mention on Thursday of the fact that his son had been indicted for buying a gun when he was using drugs, casting a new shadow over Biden's 2024 re-election campaign.
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