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No shortage of sugar in country, says food minister
March 24, 2025
No shortage of sugar in country, says food minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain said there is no shortage of sugar as sufficient stocks is…
Stocks tumble as selling pressure takes hold of PSX
March 24, 2025
Stocks tumble as selling pressure takes hold of PSX
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) took the plunge during the opening hours of trading on Monday as the benchmark…
China promotes business potential to Apple, Pfizer and other US companies
March 24, 2025
China promotes business potential to Apple, Pfizer and other US companies
BEIJING: China sought to reassure foreign corporate chiefs of the country’s business potential when Vice Premier He Lifeng met with…
Oil prices hold steady as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
March 24, 2025
Oil prices hold steady as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
TOKYO: Oil prices held steady on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for ceasefire talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine…
Dollar drifts as traders await Trump tariff clarity
March 24, 2025
Dollar drifts as traders await Trump tariff clarity
TOKYO: The dollar drifted just below a three-week high versus major peers on Monday as traders cautiously awaited clarity on…
Car prices expected to drop after IMF-backed tariff cut
March 24, 2025
Car prices expected to drop after IMF-backed tariff cut
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement to reduce the country’s weighted average tariffs to…
Consumers may get 50 paisa per unit relief: NEPRA
March 24, 2025
Consumers may get 50 paisa per unit relief: NEPRA
NEPRA has completed the hearing on tariff revision requests from seven Independent Power Producers (IPPs). If approved, consumers could receive…
US trade officials to visit India for trade talks amid tariff concerns
March 24, 2025
US trade officials to visit India for trade talks amid tariff concerns
A delegation of officials from the United States will visit India from March 25-29 for trade talks with Indian officials,…
Govt to shut down 1,100 loss-making utility stores
March 22, 2025
Govt to shut down 1,100 loss-making utility stores
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to shut down 1,100 loss-making utility stores under the privatisation plan. A meeting of…
Green Action Bond launched to tackle climate crisis
March 22, 2025
Green Action Bond launched to tackle climate crisis
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said launch of PKR Green Action Bond reinforces the country’s…