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Pakistan’s annual inflation accelerates to 4.1% in July
August 2, 2025
Pakistan’s annual inflation accelerates to 4.1% in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s consumer inflation accelerated to 4.1% year-on-year in July, up from 3.2% in June, driven by rising prices for…
EOBI labourers get 100pc hike in marriage grant
August 2, 2025
EOBI labourers get 100pc hike in marriage grant
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the marriage grant for labourers registered with Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) by 100…
Punjab University develops new hybrid rice seed with help from Chinese experts
August 2, 2025
Punjab University develops new hybrid rice seed with help from Chinese experts
LAHORE: In a major scientific breakthrough, the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Punjab University has developed a new…
India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say
August 2, 2025
India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say
NEW DELHI: India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump’s threats of penalties, two Indian government…
Bangladesh secures 20pc US tariff for garments, exporters relieved
August 2, 2025
Bangladesh secures 20pc US tariff for garments, exporters relieved
DHAKA: Bangladesh has negotiated a 20% tariff on exports to the US, down from the 37% initially proposed by US…
Markets dive after Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs
August 2, 2025
Markets dive after Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs
ZURICH/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s latest wave of tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners sent global stock markets…
New Zealand will make it easier to run businesses in conservation areas
August 2, 2025
New Zealand will make it easier to run businesses in conservation areas
WELLINGTON: New Zealand will make it easier to run businesses in conservation zones and charge foreign tourists to enter some…
China’s civil nuclear deal generates 4,000 MW, creates 50,000 jobs in Pakistan
August 1, 2025
China’s civil nuclear deal generates 4,000 MW, creates 50,000 jobs in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: China’s civil nuclear cooperation with Pakistan has led to the generation of 4,000 megawatts of electricity and the creation…
ADB recommends comprehensive reforms in Pakistan’s insurance sector
August 1, 2025
ADB recommends comprehensive reforms in Pakistan’s insurance sector
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended sweeping reforms in Pakistan’s insurance sector, highlighting the urgent need to implement social insurance…
Pakistan’s foreign reserves decline by $153 million to $14.3 billion
August 1, 2025
Pakistan’s foreign reserves decline by $153 million to $14.3 billion
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed a drop due to ongoing external debt repayments. According to the State Bank of Pakistan,…