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Oil falls as potential Ukraine peace deal may ease supply disruptions
February 13, 2025
Oil falls as potential Ukraine peace deal may ease supply disruptions
Oil prices fell on Thursday on expectations a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia would mean the end of…
What are reciprocal tariffs and who might be affected?
February 13, 2025
What are reciprocal tariffs and who might be affected?
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has threatened to open new fronts in his tariffs war by announcing reciprocal levies on…
IMF praised Pakistan’s economic reforms: Finance Minister
February 12, 2025
IMF praised Pakistan’s economic reforms: Finance Minister
KARACHI: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appreciated Pakistan’s efforts toward economic growth…
Proposed ban on Rs10m property transactions paused
February 12, 2025
Proposed ban on Rs10m property transactions paused
ISLAMABAD: The move by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to slap restrictions on the transaction of property of over…
Ghee, cooking oil prices liekly to go up ahead of Ramadan
February 12, 2025
Ghee, cooking oil prices liekly to go up ahead of Ramadan
KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram expressed concerns over the potential increase in…
Electricity prices slashed by Rs. 1.23 per unit
February 12, 2025
Electricity prices slashed by Rs. 1.23 per unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction in electricity prices by Rs. 1.23 per unit…
Pakistan’s passenger car sales jump 52% in January
February 12, 2025
Pakistan’s passenger car sales jump 52% in January
KARACHI: Passenger car sales in Pakistan witnessed a 52% year-on-year increase in January 2025, it was reported, citing Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers…
Japan says it has asked the US to exclude it from 25pc steel and aluminum tariffs
February 12, 2025
Japan says it has asked the US to exclude it from 25pc steel and aluminum tariffs
TOKYO: Japan ‘s government said Wednesday it asked the U.S. to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs, a…
India to present new bill in Parliament to replace decades-old income tax law
February 12, 2025
India to present new bill in Parliament to replace decades-old income tax law
NEW DELHI: India will introduce a new condensed version of its income tax law in the lower house of the…
India weighs temporary tax on cheap Chinese steel import, minister says
February 12, 2025
India weighs temporary tax on cheap Chinese steel import, minister says
NEW DELHI: India could impose a temporary tax of 15%-25% on steel from China as soon as six months because…