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Pakistan finalises Hajj 2025 travel agreements with Saudia Airlines
December 26, 2024
Pakistan finalises Hajj 2025 travel agreements with Saudia Airlines
The Ministry of Religious Affairs signed an agreement with Saudi Airlines to provide travel facilities for 35,000 government-sponsored pilgrims for…
Price of gold in Pakistan sees significant increase
December 26, 2024
Price of gold in Pakistan sees significant increase
The price of gold in Pakistan saw a significant hike on Thursday, reflecting global market trends. In the local market,…
Bears dominate at PSX amid profit-taking, year-end selling
December 26, 2024
Bears dominate at PSX amid profit-taking, year-end selling
The capital market faced ongoing bearish trends on Thursday as profit-taking and year-end selling affected investor sentiment. Despite some support…
India presses EU court over basmati rice geographic rights
December 26, 2024
India presses EU court over basmati rice geographic rights
India has filed an appeal with the European Court of Justice following the European Union’s refusal to grant access to…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic ties
December 26, 2024
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are set to strengthen their economic ties as preparations are underway for Pakistan’s trade exhibition…
Oil edges up on China stimulus hopes, US inventory drop
December 26, 2024
Oil edges up on China stimulus hopes, US inventory drop
LONDON: Oil edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trade driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the…
World Bank raises China’s GDP forecast for 2024, 2025
December 26, 2024
World Bank raises China’s GDP forecast for 2024, 2025
The World Bank raised on Thursday its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, but warned that subdued…
Pakistan default risk declines 88%: report
December 25, 2024
Pakistan default risk declines 88%: report
KARACHI: Pakistan’s perceived risk of default has sharply declined, as reflected by the 88% fall in its five-year credit default…
Exports to EU surge by 14% in first five months of FY25 to $4.8bn
December 25, 2024
Exports to EU surge by 14% in first five months of FY25 to $4.8bn
KARACHI: Pakistan’s exports to the European Union (EU) grew by 14% to $4.8 billion during the first five months of…
Thai government plans slightly higher spending in 2025-2026 fiscal year
December 25, 2024
Thai government plans slightly higher spending in 2025-2026 fiscal year
BANGKOK: Thailand is planning a small rise in spending of 3.78 trillion baht ($110.7 billion) for the 2026 fiscal year…