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PSX rises amid positive sentiment following ‘clarity’ on political front
January 17, 2025
PSX rises amid positive sentiment following ‘clarity’ on political front
The stock market rebounded on Friday, buoyed by a combination of clarity on the political front as well as encouraging…
Global diesel prices spike as US hits Russia with new sanctions
January 17, 2025
Global diesel prices spike as US hits Russia with new sanctions
LONDON: Global diesel prices and refining margins spiked following the latest round of US sanctions on Russia’s oil trade on…
Chinese economic growth among slowest in decades
January 17, 2025
Chinese economic growth among slowest in decades
China posted one of its slowest rates of economic growth in decades on Friday, as leaders nervously eye a potential…
TikTok’s fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
January 17, 2025
TikTok’s fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
WASHINGTON: TikTok’s fortunes took a positive turn on Thursday as a growing number of US officials said its Chinese owner…
Price of gold in Pakistan increases for third day
January 17, 2025
Price of gold in Pakistan increases for third day
The price of gold in Pakistan saw a third consecutive increase on Friday, reflecting global market trends. In the local…
Eight Pakistani firms participate in Intersec 2025 business exhibition in Dubai
January 16, 2025
Eight Pakistani firms participate in Intersec 2025 business exhibition in Dubai
ISLAMABAD: Eight Pakistani firms are participating in the Intersec 2025 business exhibition in Dubai, the Pakistani embassy in the United…
PM Youth Programme loan limit increased to Rs1.5mln
January 16, 2025
PM Youth Programme loan limit increased to Rs1.5mln
The federal government focused on creating an environment that encourages innovation and job creation and now Prime Minister’s Youth Program…
Pakistan launches advanced biosaline research center to reclaim degraded agricultural land
January 16, 2025
Pakistan launches advanced biosaline research center to reclaim degraded agricultural land
A new biosaline research center has been established at Sindh Agricultural University to address Pakistan’s significant agricultural challenges, with the…
Pakistan reports Rs998bn additional sales tax revenue on essential items
January 16, 2025
Pakistan reports Rs998bn additional sales tax revenue on essential items
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has documented a substantial increase in sales tax collection from essential items, accumulating an…
KE faces Nepra questioning over persistent blackouts
January 16, 2025
KE faces Nepra questioning over persistent blackouts
ISLAMABAD: Karachi residents and industrialists expressed their frustration with K-Electric (KE) during a public hearing on Wednesday, accusing the utility…