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Oil prices fall as market eyes US-Russia talks on Ukraine
August 11, 2025
Oil prices fall as market eyes US-Russia talks on Ukraine
BEIJING: Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, extending declines of more than 4% last week on higher…
Gold slips as easing geopolitical tensions weigh
August 11, 2025
Gold slips as easing geopolitical tensions weigh
Gold slipped on Monday as signs of easing geopolitical risks weighed on its safe-haven demand, with markets now focused on…
FBR enforces new sales tax rules to curb evasion
August 9, 2025
FBR enforces new sales tax rules to curb evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out stringent new regulations for sales tax registered businesses in a bid…
New industrial policy proposes gradual reduction in super tax rate
August 9, 2025
New industrial policy proposes gradual reduction in super tax rate
The Ministry of Industries and Production has finalised a new industrial policy, which proposes incentives for the manufacturing sector, including…
Rice price witnesses exorbitant increase in Lahore
August 9, 2025
Rice price witnesses exorbitant increase in Lahore
The price of rice has witnessed whooping hike in Lahore, increasing by Rs55 per kilogram, according to a newly issued…
Profit-taking drags PSX lower to close week in red
August 9, 2025
Profit-taking drags PSX lower to close week in red
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week in the red as investors engaged in profit-taking following a relatively steady…
PAA suffers Rs4bn loss after airspace ban for Indian airlines
August 9, 2025
PAA suffers Rs4bn loss after airspace ban for Indian airlines
Pakistan has incurred an estimated loss of Rs4.1 billion in overflight revenue following a ban on Indian-registered aircraft using its…
Govt slashes super tax rate for manufacturing sector in new industrial policy
August 9, 2025
Govt slashes super tax rate for manufacturing sector in new industrial policy
ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday decided to reduce the super tax rate for the manufacturing sector in its new industrial…
Weekly inflation increases by 0.05pc in Pakistan
August 9, 2025
Weekly inflation increases by 0.05pc in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed an increase of 0.05 percent for the combined…
Canada joins allies in lowering price cap on Russian oil
August 9, 2025
Canada joins allies in lowering price cap on Russian oil
TORONTO: The Canadian government said it will join some of its closest allies in lowering the price cap for Russian…