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South Korea, Vietnam leaders pledge closer ties as US tariffs shake up trade
August 11, 2025
South Korea, Vietnam leaders pledge closer ties as US tariffs shake up trade
SEOUL: South Korea and Vietnam’s leaders pledged to deepen economic cooperation on Monday as their export-dependent countries try to shore…
Leaders of Indonesia and Peru hold talks on trade and economic ties
August 11, 2025
Leaders of Indonesia and Peru hold talks on trade and economic ties
JAKARTA: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte met his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on Monday during a visit aimed at strengthening economic…
Pakistan AI policy aims to create 3m jobs by 2030
August 11, 2025
Pakistan AI policy aims to create 3m jobs by 2030
Pakistan approved its first-ever National Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, marking a major milestone with the goal of generating three million…
PSX crosses 147,000 mark for first time as bulls drive historic rally
August 11, 2025
PSX crosses 147,000 mark for first time as bulls drive historic rally
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened new business week on a strong note, hitting historic high amid soaring investor…
Oil prices fall as market eyes US-Russia talks on Ukraine
August 11, 2025
Oil prices fall as market eyes US-Russia talks on Ukraine
BEIJING: Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, extending declines of more than 4% last week on higher…
Gold slips as easing geopolitical tensions weigh
August 11, 2025
Gold slips as easing geopolitical tensions weigh
Gold slipped on Monday as signs of easing geopolitical risks weighed on its safe-haven demand, with markets now focused on…
FBR enforces new sales tax rules to curb evasion
August 9, 2025
FBR enforces new sales tax rules to curb evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out stringent new regulations for sales tax registered businesses in a bid…
New industrial policy proposes gradual reduction in super tax rate
August 9, 2025
New industrial policy proposes gradual reduction in super tax rate
The Ministry of Industries and Production has finalised a new industrial policy, which proposes incentives for the manufacturing sector, including…
Rice price witnesses exorbitant increase in Lahore
August 9, 2025
Rice price witnesses exorbitant increase in Lahore
The price of rice has witnessed whooping hike in Lahore, increasing by Rs55 per kilogram, according to a newly issued…
Profit-taking drags PSX lower to close week in red
August 9, 2025
Profit-taking drags PSX lower to close week in red
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week in the red as investors engaged in profit-taking following a relatively steady…