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World economies brace for Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
April 2, 2025
World economies brace for Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs on Wednesday, though it provided…
India imposes 100pc tariff on American agri products
April 2, 2025
India imposes 100pc tariff on American agri products
The White House has said India imposes a 100 per cent tariff on American agricultural products and the high levies…
Oil prices steady as market awaits fresh US tariffs
April 2, 2025
Oil prices steady as market awaits fresh US tariffs
SINGAPORE: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after falling in the previous session on concerns new U.S. tariffs set to be…
Gold climbs on safe-haven demand ahead of US reciprocal tariffs
April 2, 2025
Gold climbs on safe-haven demand ahead of US reciprocal tariffs
Gold prices extended their gains on Wednesday, following a record high in the previous session, as investors sought the comfort…
World Bank approves $300 million loan for Pakistan
March 29, 2025
World Bank approves $300 million loan for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank approved a $300 million loan for Pakistan, earmarked for the Punjab Clean Air Programme. According to…
Govt slashes petrol price by Re1 for next fortnight
March 29, 2025
Govt slashes petrol price by Re1 for next fortnight
The federal government has announced a Re1 per litre cut in petrol prices for the next fortnight, effective March 29,…
FBR faces over Rs100 billion tax shortfall in March
March 29, 2025
FBR faces over Rs100 billion tax shortfall in March
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has faced a tax shortfall of over Rs100 billion in March 2025, as it managed…
Govt aims to boost economy, interest rate cuts expected: Finance Minister
March 29, 2025
Govt aims to boost economy, interest rate cuts expected: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that the government is focused on economic growth, with further interest rates cuts…
Financial irregularities uncovered in 2024 Hajj operations
March 29, 2025
Financial irregularities uncovered in 2024 Hajj operations
A recent internal audit report by the Ministry of Religious Affairs has revealed significant financial irregularities in last year’s Hajj…
Pakistan’s public debt surpasses Rs74tr, as govt meets another IMF condition
March 29, 2025
Pakistan’s public debt surpasses Rs74tr, as govt meets another IMF condition
Ministry of Finance has fulfilled another IMF condition by releasing the semi-annual report on public debt for FY 2024-25. According…