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Maria B enters Bangladesh as first international women's brand

Maria B enters Bangladesh as first international women's brand
Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years

Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years

US stocks climb some more after Trump calls off his tariffs for Greenland

US stocks climb some more after Trump calls off his tariffs for Greenland

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rise by $16 million, central bank s

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rise by $16 million, central bank s

New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs

New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs

Pakistan stock market surges, positive trading trend observed

Pakistan stock market surges, positive trading trend observed

Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola

Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola

Fitch reaffirms Pakistan's 'B-' debt rating, assigns RR4 recovery outlook

Fitch reaffirms Pakistan's 'B-' debt rating, assigns RR4 recovery outlook

Govt borrows over Rs1.25 trillion in six months, official data shows

Govt borrows over Rs1.25 trillion in six months, official data shows

US dollar buoyed by Trump's Greenland about-face; Aussie jumps after jobs data

US dollar buoyed by Trump's Greenland about-face; Aussie jumps after jobs data

Oil edges up after Trump steps backs from tariff threats over Greenland

Oil edges up after Trump steps backs from tariff threats over Greenland

Pakistan mulls space-based monitoring to support port expansion, maritime safety

Pakistan mulls space-based monitoring to support port expansion, maritime safety

Macroeconomic indicators showing positive trend, reforms yielding results: PM

Macroeconomic indicators showing positive trend, reforms yielding results: PM

Wall Street steadies after Trump says he won't use force to take Greenland

Wall Street steadies after Trump says he won't use force to take Greenland

Pakistani rupee strengthens further against US dollar in interbank and open market

Pakistani rupee strengthens further against US dollar in interbank and open market

Pakistan stock market swings, KSE-100 closes in negative zone

Pakistan stock market swings, KSE-100 closes in negative zone

Punjab announces Wheat Policy 2026 with Rs3,500 per maund

Punjab announces Wheat Policy 2026 with Rs3,500 per maund

Gold prices soar to record high, cross Rs500,000 for first time

Gold prices soar to record high, cross Rs500,000 for first time

Pakistan, China agree to strengthen bilateral trade ties

Pakistan, China agree to strengthen bilateral trade ties

IMF cuts Pakistan's GDP growth forecast to 3.2pc for FY2026

IMF cuts Pakistan's GDP growth forecast to 3.2pc for FY2026

Relief for salaried class and industry planned in next budget

Relief for salaried class and industry planned in next budget

PSX surpasses 189,000 mark on optimism over potential policy rate cut

PSX surpasses 189,000 mark on optimism over potential policy rate cut

Oil prices fall as risks from Kazakh production halt subside

Oil prices fall as risks from Kazakh production halt subside

Dollar down as 'Sell America' trade revives; yen slumps on Japan fiscal worries

Dollar down as 'Sell America' trade revives; yen slumps on Japan fiscal worries

US says trade with Pakistan could top $8billion in 2025

US says trade with Pakistan could top $8billion in 2025

Pakistan, World Bank to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation

Pakistan, World Bank to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation

79 MoUs worth $4.5b signed at Pak-China investment conference: minister

79 MoUs worth $4.5b signed at Pak-China investment conference: minister

Railways minister, CM Bugti agree on people's train service in Quetta

Railways minister, CM Bugti agree on people's train service in Quetta

Pakistan rolls out first national policy to regulate cannabis use and support economic growth

Pakistan rolls out first national policy to regulate cannabis use and support economic growth

SAPM Haroon Akhtar reviews arrangements for 'Made in Pakistan SME Cluster Showcase 2026'

SAPM Haroon Akhtar reviews arrangements for 'Made in Pakistan SME Cluster Showcase 2026'

Stock market hits new milestone as KSE-100 crosses 188,000 points

Stock market hits new milestone as KSE-100 crosses 188,000 points

Internet shutdown squeezes Iran's ailing businesses already hurt by crashing currency

Internet shutdown squeezes Iran's ailing businesses already hurt by crashing currency

Pakistan, Islamic Development Bank sign $603 million financing agreements in Islamabad

Pakistan, Islamic Development Bank sign $603 million financing agreements in Islamabad