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ADB appoints new director general for Pakistan, neighbouring countries
July 28, 2025
ADB appoints new director general for Pakistan, neighbouring countries
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has named Leah Gutierrez as the new Director General for its Central and West Asia…
Fuel prices rise in Pakistan despite global decline: Watchdog issues white paper
July 28, 2025
Fuel prices rise in Pakistan despite global decline: Watchdog issues white paper
Amid global reductions in fuel prices, the Fake News Watchdog has released a 38-page white paper, criticizing the Pakistani government’s…
US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension, easing path for Trump-Xi meeting
July 28, 2025
US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension, easing path for Trump-Xi meeting
STOCKHOLM: Top US and Chinese economic officials will resume talks in Stockholm on Monday to try to tackle longstanding economic…
PSX reclaims 140,000 points as market surges over 900 points
July 28, 2025
PSX reclaims 140,000 points as market surges over 900 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) regained the 140,000-point level as trading began on the first business day of the…
EPBD demands bold monetary action as regional competitors surge ahead
July 28, 2025
EPBD demands bold monetary action as regional competitors surge ahead
LAHORE: Ahead of the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting on July 30, Pakistan’s businesses face an existential threat from unsustainable…
Oil rises as US-EU deal boosts trade optimism
July 28, 2025
Oil rises as US-EU deal boosts trade optimism
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Monday after the United States clinched a trade deal with the European Union and may…
Qatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law, letter shows
July 28, 2025
Qatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law, letter shows
BRUSSELS: Qatar has threatened to cut gas supplies to the European Union in response to the bloc’s due diligence law…
PM approves Pakistan’s first Skills Impact Bond to make youth employable
July 26, 2025
PM approves Pakistan’s first Skills Impact Bond to make youth employable
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif approved Pakistan’s first Skills Impact Bond – a modern model that will attract private…
WB impressed by Pakistan’s commitment to foster inclusive economic growth
July 26, 2025
WB impressed by Pakistan’s commitment to foster inclusive economic growth
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) region, Ousmane Dione, concluded…
FBR extends sales tax, excise return filing deadline
July 26, 2025
FBR extends sales tax, excise return filing deadline
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing sales tax and federal excise duty returns…