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Sri Lanka expects IMF staff level agreement on Friday to release further bailout funds

Sri Lanka expects IMF staff level agreement on Friday to release further bailout funds
Oil prices edge up on geopolitical tensions; higher-than-expected US inventories cap gains

Oil prices edge up on geopolitical tensions; higher-than-expected US inventories cap gains

Bracing for Trump tariffs, China's Xi makes diplomatic push at global summits

Bracing for Trump tariffs, China's Xi makes diplomatic push at global summits

97,000 and going another historic day in PSX

97,000 and going another historic day in PSX

Check on tax evasion: FBR to monitor sugar mills during crushing season

Check on tax evasion: FBR to monitor sugar mills during crushing season

Pakistan gears up to promote exports with 18th OIC Trade Fair

Pakistan gears up to promote exports with 18th OIC Trade Fair

VPN ban could hike IT sector operational costs by $150m annually: IT firm

VPN ban could hike IT sector operational costs by $150m annually: IT firm

Chaos as pilots refuse to fly after duty hour amid Delhi smog

Chaos as pilots refuse to fly after duty hour amid Delhi smog

Gold prices up by Rs800 per tola

Gold prices up by Rs800 per tola

Pakistan's POL imports up by 1.68pc to 5.11bn dollars in 4 months

Pakistan's POL imports up by 1.68pc to 5.11bn dollars in 4 months

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October

Ahsan proposes GSP-Plus, 5Es framework alignment to get export-led economic growth

Ahsan proposes GSP-Plus, 5Es framework alignment to get export-led economic growth

Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn't ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city

Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn't ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city

Apple sales fall y/y on China's Singles' Day, Huawei up 7%, data shows

Apple sales fall y/y on China's Singles' Day, Huawei up 7%, data shows

Trump to unleash nearly 40pc tariffs on China in early 2025, hitting growth: Reuters poll

Trump to unleash nearly 40pc tariffs on China in early 2025, hitting growth: Reuters poll

Asian shares subdued ahead of Nvidia results, dollar steadies near 1-week low

Asian shares subdued ahead of Nvidia results, dollar steadies near 1-week low

Oil little changed as market weighs mixed drivers

Oil little changed as market weighs mixed drivers

Walmart, other US companies raise concerns over proposed Trump tariffs

Walmart, other US companies raise concerns over proposed Trump tariffs

Bulls break past 96,000 barrier amid improved economic activity

Bulls break past 96,000 barrier amid improved economic activity

Fed's Schmid says it is uncertain how far interest rates can fall

Fed's Schmid says it is uncertain how far interest rates can fall

Stellantis unveils technology to support flexible EV and hybrid auto production

Stellantis unveils technology to support flexible EV and hybrid auto production

PM directs strict action to curb hoarding, tax evasion in sugar sector

PM directs strict action to curb hoarding, tax evasion in sugar sector

Pakistan-American entrepreneurs ensure investment in IT sector

Pakistan-American entrepreneurs ensure investment in IT sector

Foods exports from Pakistan surge by 21.73pc in four months

Foods exports from Pakistan surge by 21.73pc in four months

Pakistan, UK underscore shared interest in trade, investment cooperation

Pakistan, UK underscore shared interest in trade, investment cooperation

Gold prices increase further by Rs3,600 per tola

Gold prices increase further by Rs3,600 per tola

Nestle to cut costs, boost marketing under CEO Freixe

Nestle to cut costs, boost marketing under CEO Freixe

IMF warns Asia retaliatory tariffs could undermine growth

IMF warns Asia retaliatory tariffs could undermine growth

Oil prices gain on supply outages, caution over Russia-Ukraine war

Oil prices gain on supply outages, caution over Russia-Ukraine war

Asian stocks rise, dollar weak as US yields tick down

Asian stocks rise, dollar weak as US yields tick down

Stocks continue to trade in green amid improved macroeconomic indicators

Stocks continue to trade in green amid improved macroeconomic indicators

Key decisions made to improve exploration, production sector

Key decisions made to improve exploration, production sector

Hotels, restaurants, food points permitted to open till 10pm

Hotels, restaurants, food points permitted to open till 10pm