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Pakistan tops global emerging markets in default risk reduction
June 28, 2025
Pakistan tops global emerging markets in default risk reduction
NEW YORK: Pakistan has emerged as a leading economy among the emerging markets globally, according to a report by Bloomberg.…
Weekly inflation eases by 0.18pc in Pakistan
June 28, 2025
Weekly inflation eases by 0.18pc in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), decreased by 0.18 percent for the combined consumption groups…
Rs7.5tr SOE losses, pension liabilities surpass defence, development budgets
June 28, 2025
Rs7.5tr SOE losses, pension liabilities surpass defence, development budgets
ISLAMABAD: Amid continued financial strain, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Pakistan have recorded staggering losses of nearly Rs342 billion in just…
ECC approves 50pc increase in fixed charges for gas consumers
June 28, 2025
ECC approves 50pc increase in fixed charges for gas consumers
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to maintain existing gas tariffs for domestic consumers, with only a minor adjustment in…
EU plans to add carbon credits to new climate goal, shows document
June 28, 2025
EU plans to add carbon credits to new climate goal, shows document
The European Commission is set to propose counting carbon credits bought from other countries towards the European Union’s 2040 climate…
SBP declares bank holiday on July 1
June 28, 2025
SBP declares bank holiday on July 1
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banks across the country, including its own offices, will…
Dollar gains as Trump reignites trade concerns
June 28, 2025
Dollar gains as Trump reignites trade concerns
NEW YORK: The dollar retraced earlier losses against the euro after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was…
Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals
June 28, 2025
Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada over its tax targeting U.S. technology firms, saying…
Pakistan, US explore preferential trade agreement in ongoing talks
June 26, 2025
Pakistan, US explore preferential trade agreement in ongoing talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States are on track to conclude ongoing trade talks, with both sides actively exploring a…
PPP directs its MNAs to support budget after key concessions
June 26, 2025
PPP directs its MNAs to support budget after key concessions
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has instructed its MNAs to vote in favour of the federal budget during today’s crucial…