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Cabinet approves 15pc Reko Diq shares to Saudi Arabia
December 31, 2024
Cabinet approves 15pc Reko Diq shares to Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the sale of 15 percent shares in Reko Diq Mine worth $540 million to…
Minister Aurangzeb, US envoy discuss economic reforms, bilateral cooperation
December 31, 2024
Minister Aurangzeb, US envoy discuss economic reforms, bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb engaged in a series of high-profile meetings to discuss economic reforms, bilateral cooperation, and…
Authority reports major anti-smuggling and power theft crackdown in 2024
December 31, 2024
Authority reports major anti-smuggling and power theft crackdown in 2024
ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies have conducted extensive operations against smuggling and power theft throughout 2024, resulting in significant seizures of…
SBP Governor briefs finance minister on key initiatives to boost fiscal resilience
December 31, 2024
SBP Governor briefs finance minister on key initiatives to boost fiscal resilience
ISLAMABAD: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad here on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue,…
Oil rises on expanding Chinese factory activity, but set to end year lower
December 31, 2024
Oil rises on expanding Chinese factory activity, but set to end year lower
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday after data showed China’s manufacturing activity expanded in December, but they are on track…
Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand
December 31, 2024
Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand
SINGAPORE: Cocoa and coffee are poised to close 2024 as the biggest gainers among commodities for a second year on…
Chicken prices surge to Rs600/kg; citizens enraged!
December 30, 2024
Chicken prices surge to Rs600/kg; citizens enraged!
LAHORE: Citizens are expressing outrage over the skyrocketing prices of chicken, which have surged to over Rs600 per kilogramme in…
FBR poised to ensure countrywide implementation of ‘Faceless Customs Assessment System’ by June 2025
December 30, 2024
FBR poised to ensure countrywide implementation of ‘Faceless Customs Assessment System’ by June 2025
ISLAMABAD: The 10-month-old incumbent government, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has not only developed the Faceless…
IRSA releases 31,500 cusecs water
December 30, 2024
IRSA releases 31,500 cusecs water
ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Monday released 31,500 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 39,100…
Use of compressor for increasing gas pressure dangerous, illegal: SNGPL
December 30, 2024
Use of compressor for increasing gas pressure dangerous, illegal: SNGPL
ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has advised consumers to refrain from using gas compressors to increase pressure,…