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Trump’s planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partners
August 9, 2025
Trump’s planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partners
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump’s ambiguous plans for 100% tariffs on computer chips that aren’t made in the U.S. are…
China’s July factory-gate prices miss forecast, deflation concerns persist
August 9, 2025
China’s July factory-gate prices miss forecast, deflation concerns persist
BEIJING: China’s producer prices fell more than expected in July, while consumer prices were unchanged, underscoring the impact of sluggish…
Pakistan’s economy moving in right direction: DPM
August 8, 2025
Pakistan’s economy moving in right direction: DPM
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Thursday said the government of Pakistan Muslim League (N)…
Govt mulls raising protected electricity slab limit from 200 to 300 units
August 8, 2025
Govt mulls raising protected electricity slab limit from 200 to 300 units
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the complaints regarding the “protected consumers” category in electricity billing. A…
Airspace closure after conflict with India cost Pakistan Rs4.10b
August 8, 2025
Airspace closure after conflict with India cost Pakistan Rs4.10b
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif presented detailed figures in the National Assembly regarding losses incurred due to the closure of…
Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs
August 8, 2025
Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump unexpectedly summoned reporters to the Oval Office on Thursday to present them with charts that he…
Uzbekistan becomes Pakistan’s largest trading partner in Central Asia
August 8, 2025
Uzbekistan becomes Pakistan’s largest trading partner in Central Asia
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev on Thursday said that Uzbekistan has now become Pakistan’s largest trading partner…
Career Fair 2025: Over 600 job opportunities for Pakistani drivers in UAE
August 8, 2025
Career Fair 2025: Over 600 job opportunities for Pakistani drivers in UAE
DUBAI: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai, in collaboration with New Horizon, successfully organised Career Fair 2025 on August…
PSX hits another all-time high as bullish trend continues
August 8, 2025
PSX hits another all-time high as bullish trend continues
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish trend, reaching another all-time high on Friday amid cementing investor confidence…
Oil set for steepest weekly losses since June as tariffs cloud demand outlook
August 8, 2025
Oil set for steepest weekly losses since June as tariffs cloud demand outlook
Oil prices were little changed in early Asian hours on Friday, but were headed for their steepest weekly losses since…