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PAA suffers Rs4bn loss after airspace ban for Indian airlines
August 9, 2025
PAA suffers Rs4bn loss after airspace ban for Indian airlines
Pakistan has incurred an estimated loss of Rs4.1 billion in overflight revenue following a ban on Indian-registered aircraft using its…
Govt slashes super tax rate for manufacturing sector in new industrial policy
August 9, 2025
Govt slashes super tax rate for manufacturing sector in new industrial policy
ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday decided to reduce the super tax rate for the manufacturing sector in its new industrial…
Weekly inflation increases by 0.05pc in Pakistan
August 9, 2025
Weekly inflation increases by 0.05pc in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed an increase of 0.05 percent for the combined…
Canada joins allies in lowering price cap on Russian oil
August 9, 2025
Canada joins allies in lowering price cap on Russian oil
TORONTO: The Canadian government said it will join some of its closest allies in lowering the price cap for Russian…
Trump’s planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partners
August 9, 2025
Trump’s planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partners
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump’s ambiguous plans for 100% tariffs on computer chips that aren’t made in the U.S. are…
China’s July factory-gate prices miss forecast, deflation concerns persist
August 9, 2025
China’s July factory-gate prices miss forecast, deflation concerns persist
BEIJING: China’s producer prices fell more than expected in July, while consumer prices were unchanged, underscoring the impact of sluggish…
Pakistan’s economy moving in right direction: DPM
August 8, 2025
Pakistan’s economy moving in right direction: DPM
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Thursday said the government of Pakistan Muslim League (N)…
Govt mulls raising protected electricity slab limit from 200 to 300 units
August 8, 2025
Govt mulls raising protected electricity slab limit from 200 to 300 units
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the complaints regarding the “protected consumers” category in electricity billing. A…
Airspace closure after conflict with India cost Pakistan Rs4.10b
August 8, 2025
Airspace closure after conflict with India cost Pakistan Rs4.10b
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif presented detailed figures in the National Assembly regarding losses incurred due to the closure of…
Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs
August 8, 2025
Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump unexpectedly summoned reporters to the Oval Office on Thursday to present them with charts that he…