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EU and South America strike trade deal set to hit pushback in Europe

EU and South America strike trade deal set to hit pushback in Europe
US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

FBR imposes 10pc tax on marriage halls in Karachi

FBR imposes 10pc tax on marriage halls in Karachi

Gold prices decrease by 1,000 per tola

Gold prices decrease by 1,000 per tola

Inflation projected to decrease to 7pc by FY2027: Finance ministry

Inflation projected to decrease to 7pc by FY2027: Finance ministry

World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

Currency markets brace for US jobs report amid political turmoil

Currency markets brace for US jobs report amid political turmoil

Gas price shock set to add to Europe's industrial pain

Gas price shock set to add to Europe's industrial pain

Oil prices edge down as extended OPEC supply cuts highlight weak demand

Oil prices edge down as extended OPEC supply cuts highlight weak demand

Asian shares cautious on Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payrolls

Asian shares cautious on Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payrolls

World Bank wins $100 bln replenishment of fund for poorest countries

World Bank wins $100 bln replenishment of fund for poorest countries

Bulls on the ladder as inflation eases amid hopes of rate cut

Bulls on the ladder as inflation eases amid hopes of rate cut

Saudi Arabia launches world's first date-based soft drink

Saudi Arabia launches world's first date-based soft drink

PIA flights to Europe will resume in January

PIA flights to Europe will resume in January

Tarar says work has begun on Saudi investment projects

Tarar says work has begun on Saudi investment projects

Pakistan secures $3bn deposits rollover from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan secures $3bn deposits rollover from Saudi Arabia

Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth but recovery remains fragile, says World Bank

Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth but recovery remains fragile, says World Bank

Wall Street parties like it's 1998 as AI fuels gains unmatched since dot-com era

Wall Street parties like it's 1998 as AI fuels gains unmatched since dot-com era

Bitcoin tops $100,000 with Trump-election crypto rally rolling on

Bitcoin tops $100,000 with Trump-election crypto rally rolling on

Gold prices increase by Rs500 per tola

Gold prices increase by Rs500 per tola

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

Police hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's boss in Manhattan

Police hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's boss in Manhattan

Aurangzeb reiterates importance of inclusive growth, data sharing

Aurangzeb reiterates importance of inclusive growth, data sharing

Pakistan eyes on $100 bln export target as economy stabilises

Pakistan eyes on $100 bln export target as economy stabilises

ADB, SAFCO to provide $86.2 million for Pakistan's first sustainable aviation fuel plant

ADB, SAFCO to provide $86.2 million for Pakistan's first sustainable aviation fuel plant

Euro wobbles as political turmoil dents sentiment; bitcoin scales $100,000

Euro wobbles as political turmoil dents sentiment; bitcoin scales $100,000

Rate cut bets boost stocks as bitcoin breaks $100,000

Rate cut bets boost stocks as bitcoin breaks $100,000

108,322 and counting - Bulls' stampede continues amid hopes of policy rate cut

108,322 and counting - Bulls' stampede continues amid hopes of policy rate cut

Oil slightly firmer ahead of OPEC supply decision

Oil slightly firmer ahead of OPEC supply decision

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time

Minister says no deal with Russia on import of crude oil

Minister says no deal with Russia on import of crude oil

Pakistan, Russia ink eight pacts in health, education, trade sectors

Pakistan, Russia ink eight pacts in health, education, trade sectors

Stock market today: Rising tech stocks pull Wall Street to another record

Stock market today: Rising tech stocks pull Wall Street to another record