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Oil little changed as falling US stockpiles outweigh soft demand outlook
January 15, 2025
Oil little changed as falling US stockpiles outweigh soft demand outlook
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday, after falling the previous day, as a dip in U.S. crude stockpiles…
Dollar rally pauses ahead of US inflation test
January 15, 2025
Dollar rally pauses ahead of US inflation test
SINGAPORE: The dollar’s towering rally hit a speed bump on Wednesday as traders turned cautious ahead of a closely watched…
Govt likely to increase petrol prices for next fortnight
January 15, 2025
Govt likely to increase petrol prices for next fortnight
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to jack up the petroleum prices for second fortnight of January 2025. Sources said…
Govt sets target to achieve $25bn in IT exports in five years
January 14, 2025
Govt sets target to achieve $25bn in IT exports in five years
ISLAMABAD: The government was looking to achieve $25billion in the IT exports within the next five years. According to details,…
Electricity rates likely to drop by March: S.M Tanveer
January 14, 2025
Electricity rates likely to drop by March: S.M Tanveer
LAHORE: United Business Group Partron-in Chief S.M Tanveer has emphasised the need to prioritise agriculture and said there is a…
Textile industry urges swift policy measures to avert crisis
January 14, 2025
Textile industry urges swift policy measures to avert crisis
KARACHI: The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has urged Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb for a swift policy intervention…
Islamabad airport to be outsourced to Turkish consortium for 15 years
January 14, 2025
Islamabad airport to be outsourced to Turkish consortium for 15 years
The Pakistan Airports Authority has approved handing over the management control of Islamabad International Airport to a Turkish consortium for…
NEPRA reveals overbilling of billions by DISCOs to power consumers
January 14, 2025
NEPRA reveals overbilling of billions by DISCOs to power consumers
ISLAMABAD: A recent report by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has revealed that electricity consumers have been burdened…
CDNS achieves Rs720 billion savings target by first half of FY2024-25
January 14, 2025
CDNS achieves Rs720 billion savings target by first half of FY2024-25
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved a target of Rs 720 billion in fresh bonds and achieved…
SBP vows to expand financial inclusion via global, domestic collaborations
January 14, 2025
SBP vows to expand financial inclusion via global, domestic collaborations
KARACHI (APP) – Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad reaffirmed the central bank’s dedication to increasing financial inclusion…