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Sri Lanka has ‘no room for policy errors’ in economic reforms, IMF says
June 16, 2025
Sri Lanka has ‘no room for policy errors’ in economic reforms, IMF says
WASHINGTON: Sri Lanka has made substantial progress on an IMF-supported economic reform programme, but more work is needed to reduce…
Oil prices climb as intensifying Israel-Iran conflict stokes supply disruption fears
June 16, 2025
Oil prices climb as intensifying Israel-Iran conflict stokes supply disruption fears
TOKYO: Oil prices climbed on Monday, extending Friday’s rally, as renewed strikes by Israel and Iran over the weekend increased…
Gold hits near 2-month high as Middle East conflict boosts safe-haven demand
June 16, 2025
Gold hits near 2-month high as Middle East conflict boosts safe-haven demand
Gold rose for a fourth straight session to a near two-month high on Monday, as intensified clashes between Israel and…
Rs200 prize bond draw June 2025 – Latest winners list, prize details
June 16, 2025
Rs200 prize bond draw June 2025 – Latest winners list, prize details
The National Savings Centre on Monday announced the results of the Rs200 prize bond draw, held in Quetta, with one…
PM Shehbaz orders swift finalisation of EV Policy 2025
June 14, 2025
PM Shehbaz orders swift finalisation of EV Policy 2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed concerned authorities to promptly finalise the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2025,…
FinMin supports raising retirement age to 62 amid pension funding crisis
June 14, 2025
FinMin supports raising retirement age to 62 amid pension funding crisis
ISLAMABAD: Highlighting the fast ballooning of unfunded pension liabilities, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has extended his support for the idea…
Reko Diq project to contribute 1% to Pakistan’s GDP annually
June 14, 2025
Reko Diq project to contribute 1% to Pakistan’s GDP annually
ISLAMABAD: The Reko Diq Copper Project is poised to make a significant impact on Pakistan’s economy by contributing nearly 1%…
Govt unveils tax credit scheme for flat and house buyers
June 14, 2025
Govt unveils tax credit scheme for flat and house buyers
The government has introduced a 30 percent tax credit scheme on the purchase of flats and 10-marla houses in the…
Proposed pension tax in finance bill triggers alarm among retirees
June 14, 2025
Proposed pension tax in finance bill triggers alarm among retirees
ISLAMABAD: A controversial proposal within the Finance Bill 2025-26 to tax pension income exceeding Rs10 million annually at a rate…
Non-filers may soon withdraw up to Rs75,000 as govt moves to ease limit
June 14, 2025
Non-filers may soon withdraw up to Rs75,000 as govt moves to ease limit
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to raise the cash withdrawal threshold for non-filers to Rs75,000 from Rs50,000, aiming to…