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Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil ties
August 6, 2025
Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil ties
In a major escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from…
Govt cuts fiscal deficit, meets key IMF targets: Report
August 6, 2025
Govt cuts fiscal deficit, meets key IMF targets: Report
The federal government managed to bring down Pakistan’s fiscal deficit to Rs7,090 billion — or 5.4% of GDP — in…
Govt’s non-tax revenue surges by Rs1,998bn
August 6, 2025
Govt’s non-tax revenue surges by Rs1,998bn
The federal government recorded a sharp rise in non-tax revenue during the last fiscal year, with earnings surging by Rs1,998…
FBR enforces sales tax on all online orders
August 6, 2025
FBR enforces sales tax on all online orders
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enforced a new sales tax law targeting online businesses in a significant move…
Job alert: Kuwait seeks Pakistani skilled workers
August 6, 2025
Job alert: Kuwait seeks Pakistani skilled workers
Kuwait has formally lifted its longstanding ban on hiring Pakistani workers. The move is expected to create thousands of job…
Gwadar Port Authority, Chinese firm agree on industrial, commercial investments
August 6, 2025
Gwadar Port Authority, Chinese firm agree on industrial, commercial investments
KARACHI: Chinese company Xinning Enterprise and the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) have signed an agreement to stimulate industrial and commercial…
SBP governor highlights importance of leveraging capital markets
August 6, 2025
SBP governor highlights importance of leveraging capital markets
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held the 33rd Coordination…
Govt plans to boost apparel, textiles sector through forging partnerships
August 6, 2025
Govt plans to boost apparel, textiles sector through forging partnerships
ISLAMABAD: The government has engaged with International Buying Houses for enabling deeper collaboration and long-term growth. In a significant move…
KSE-100 index surges by 2,076 points to soar above historic 145,000 mark
August 6, 2025
KSE-100 index surges by 2,076 points to soar above historic 145,000 mark
KARACHI: The bulls showed unstoppable momentum at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged…
Oil rebounds on Trump threats on Russian crude buyers
August 6, 2025
Oil rebounds on Trump threats on Russian crude buyers
LONDON: Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, rebounding from a five-week low in the previous day, in response to concerns over…