IFC backs Pakistani firm to set up tyre manufacturing unit in Sindh

The number of registered vehicles in Pakistan has grown steadily over the last decade

Sri Lanka's inflation rate drops to minus 1.7pc in November

Sri Lanka's economy is expected to grow by 4.5-5% in 2024

How to tax popcorn? India's formula sparks outrage against GST system

Caramel popcorn are taxed at 18% while non-branded popcorn mixed with salt and spices at 5%

Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

Anti-abortion officials are taking other steps, too, through legislation and lawsuits

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Washington has already placed restrictions on Chinese telecommunications companies

Honda, Nissan aim to close merger talks in June 2025, source says

The merger would create the world's third-largest auto group by sales after Toyota and Volkswagen

Markets in 2024: Wall Street's high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US

World stocks are set for a second consecutive annual gain of more than 17%, unfazed by wars

Oil gains as cooling US inflation points to possible easing

Brent crude futures rose 37 cents to $73.31 a barrel. US WTI crude futures surged 40 cents to $69.86

Asia shares, risk assets cheer US inflation relief

Japan's Nikkei gained 1.2%, Chinese blue chips CSI300 rose 0.7%, while Topix auto index climbed 1.3%

Lagarde says ECB very close to reaching its inflation goal, FT reports

Lagarde said she opposed retaliation by Europe to tariff threats made by incoming US President Trump

Stocks bounce back after bearish week

PSX remained under severe pressure during last week due to year-end profit taking

PIA aims to expand fleet to improve flight operations

The 11th Airbus 320 AP-BOM has been inducted into the operational fleet with new engines

Mexican president confident Congress will ban planting GM corn in 2025

A trade-dispute panel ruled Mexico's restrictions on US exports of GM corn violate USMCA trade pact

Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law, FT reports

Penalties will be imposed if a new EU law against forced labour and environmental damage implemented

US consumer spending solid; inflation showing progress as year ends

The Commerce Department report showed moderate monthly rises in prices - smallest gain in six months

VW reaches union deal to cut 35,000 German jobs after gruelling talks

VW reaches union deal to cut 35,000 German jobs after gruelling talks

Gold prices up by Rs2,100 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs1,800

House Democrat says Republicans protecting Elon Musk's Chinese investments

House Democrat says Republicans protecting Elon Musk's Chinese investments

Oil steady as markets weigh Fed rate cut expectations, Chinese demand

Oil steady as markets weigh Fed rate cut expectations, Chinese demand

Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

Hopkins is among farmers across the South who are still reeling from Helene’s devastation

Starbucks workers begin strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores by Christmas Eve

The walkouts came a day after the Teamsters union announced strikes at seven Amazon delivery hubs

Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it

Employees organized at bookstores, where unions are rare, and were successful with campaigns

Wall Street leaps and halves its losses from what had been a dismal week

Wall Street leaps and halves its losses from what had been a dismal week

HSBC Chairman to lead pivotal UK business delegation to China

HSBC Chairman to lead pivotal UK business delegation to China

Taiwan's November export orders miss expectations, China drags

Taiwan's November export orders miss expectations, China drags

Promised benefits of 'drastic cut in inflation' a pipedream

Inflation sans relief for public hits six-year low in 2024

EU deal and Trump tariff threats bolster Mercosur trade talks

If the pacts materialize, they would mark a revival for trade bloc, including Brazil and Argentina

Oil falls on demand growth concerns, robust dollar

Brent crude futures fell by 33 cents to $72.55 a barrel while US WTI crude eased 32 cents to $69.06

Trump wants EU to buy more US oil and gas or face tariffs

Trump said Europe would pay a heavy price for having run a large trade surplus with the US for years

Stocks slide as US government shutdown looms, Trump targets Europe

Global stocks broadly fell on the day, with shares in Europe down 1%, set for a 3% drop this week

Ebb and flow continues in PSX as investors prioritise selling

As ebb and flow continued, things improved a bit and KSE-100-index closed at 109,513 points

Drop in cotton arrivals threatens textile value chain

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) paints a troubling picture

President calls for enhancing Pak-Saudi parliamentary ties

President calls for enhancing Pak-Saudi parliamentary ties

US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025

US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025

Teamsters say Amazon workers will strike at multiple facilities as union seeks labor contract

The Teamsters say they represent nearly 10,000 workers at 10 Amazon facilities

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

Wednesday’s projections suggest that the policymakers think they may be close to that level

Oil retreats on demand concerns after Fed signals slower easing ahead

Brent futures fell 27 cents to $73.12 a barrel while US WTI crude shed 39 cents to $70.19

Asian stocks fall after Fed flags slower rate cuts, BOJ stands pat

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 1.6%

Powell says Fed cannot hold bitcoin, not seeking to change that

"We're not allowed to own bitcoin," Powell said following the Fed's latest two-day policy meeting

PSX stays bearish, loses 4,795 more points

Profit-taking is believed to be the cause behind steep fall

FinMin pledges to sustain economic gains after inflation hits six-year low

Pakistan has witnessed improvement in macroeconomic indicators

World Bank approves $2 billion for Ukraine including funds from new US loan fund

World Bank approves $2 billion for Ukraine including funds from new US loan fund

Gold price surges by Rs1,000 per tola

Gold prices moved up by $10 in international market

Tax Law Amendment Bill presented in NA to impose restrictions on non-filers

These restrictions will come into effect after the notification from the federal government.

Pakistan's Consumer Confidence index reaches three-year high

Inflation concerns are at their lowest in three years, job security confidence grew by 3 percent

SBP launches new eCIB System to modernise Pakistan's financial infrastructure

The new system will become operational with effect from January 1, 2025

Congress to vote on new restrictions on US investment in China

Congress to vote on new restrictions on US investment in China

Remittances to hit $35b in current fiscal year: FinMin Aurangzeb

He addressed an all-important Economic Coordination Committee

TikTok turns to US Supreme Court in last-ditch bid to avert ban

TikTok and ByteDance and a group of users filed an emergency request to the justices hor halting ban

Oil inches up as market eyes Fed rate decision

Brent futures rose 32 cents to $73.51 a barrel while US WTI crude climbed 32 cents to $70.40

Fed expected to combine interest rate cut with hawkish 2025 outlook

The anticipated move would lower the US central bank's benchmark policy rate to 4.25%-4.50% range

Dollar strong ahead of Fed meeting, Japan auto shares surge on Honda-Nissan news

S&P 500 futures were flat in the Asia session after the index fell in US trade

As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments

Regulators have long warned that cryptos are high-risk assets, with limited uses in real world

Stocks bleed as KSE-100 index clocks in at 110,988 points

Profit-taking believed to be the cause behind steep fall

OGRA approves hike in gas prices, sends advice to govt for a nod

The OGRA has approved an 8.71% hike for the Sui Northern and a 25.78% for the Sui Southern

Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas

Increased LNG exports also would lead to higher global greenhouse gas emissions

Retail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign of US economy's health

At the same time, there were some signs of consumer caution

Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia's star dims again

Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia’s star dims again

Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading

Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading

US targets North Korean money laundering network with sanctions

US targets North Korean money laundering network with sanctions

Alibaba to sell China department store chain Intime for $1.3 bln loss

The sale marks a further acceleration of Alibaba's restructuring after the group split into 6 units

Oil prices nudge down on demand concerns, focus on Fed meeting

US WTI crude was down 11 cents at $70.60 a barrel, while Brent crude futures eased 2 cents to $73.89

Trump transition team to roll back Biden EV, emissions policies

The transition team also recommends imposing tariffs on all battery materials globally

China plans record budget deficit of 4% of GDP in 2025

The two sources said China will maintain an unchanged GDP growth target of around 5% in 2025

ECC meeting set to be held on Dec 19

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will preside over meeting

Bitcoin rallies past $107,000, hopes grow for strategic reserve

Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best known cryptocurrency, extended gains to a high of $107,148

Minister stresses joint efforts to eradicate polio

Says all provinces should work together

Gold prices decrease by Rs800 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs687

Norway oil and gas industry forecasts record investment in 2025

It was predicted oil and gas investments for 2024 and 2025 would amount to 240 bn and 225.9 bn crown

Oil drops from highest in weeks, focus on Fed rate cuts

Brent crude futures fell 29 cents to $74.20 a barrel while US WTI crude dropped 36 cents to $70.93

Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking 'cozy' and 'festive' this holiday season

“Even though it’s Los Angeles … I think people are looking for cozy items, really,” she said.

As schools cut back on bus service, parents are turning to rideshare apps

On the way across Chicago, El-Amin’s daughter spotted a classmate riding with her own

SBP cuts policy rate by 200bps to 13pc

Inflation declined to 4.9 percent y/y in November 2024.

Bitcoin surges above $106,000 on strategic reserve hopes

Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best known cryptocurrency, hit a high of $106,533

Asia wary of Fed rate plans, China retail disappoints

China's blue chip index CSI300 eased 0.4%, having dropped more than 2% last Friday

Curb on unofficial forex trade boosts Pakistan's remittances and reserves

Remittances from the overseas Pakistanis rose 34% to $14.8 billion in five moths of current fiscal

KSE-100 index hovers above 116,000 points amid rate cut

SBP held its last MPC of the year to decide the monetary policy

Pakistan to increase olive cultivation for agricultural growth: minister

Olives are important for their food and nutritional benefits

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, slashes diesel by Rs3.05 per litre

Petrol will continue to be sold at Rs252.10 per litre

Saudi Arabia's inflation reaches 2pc in November

Rents for housing increased by 10.8% in November

Earthquakes and blowouts undermine case for carbon storage in Texas

Carbon sequestration is vital to US government goals to reduce emissions that cause global warming

Libya's NOC declares force majeure after Zawiya refinery severely damaged

The NOC said a number of reservoirs at the Zawiya refinery were severely damaged early on Sunday

Chinese firms take on EV truck challenges

Electric trucks currently represent less than one percent of truck sales worldwide, according to IEA

India's rice stocks surge to record high, boosting export prospects

Rice reserves, including unmilled paddy, in state granaries totalled 44.1 mn metric tons on Dec. 1

Aleem Khan stresses importance of trade corridors for Central Asia

Pakistani products are the best option for Central Asian countries

China has room to cut RRR further

China has room to cut RRR further

Syrian currency firms against US dollar after Assad's fall

Syrian currency firms against US dollar after Assad's fall

Trump considers privatizing U.S. Postal Service

Trump considers privatizing U.S. Postal Service

Pakistan, ADB sign 330mn dollars social protection agreement

The agreement was signed by Secretary Economic Affairs Dr. Kazim Niaz and ADB Country Director Emma

Italy must be key part of Stellantis' plans

Italy must be key part of Stellantis' plans

Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standards

The high court will not be reviewing the waiver itself, but instead will look at a preliminary issue

Govt decides to terminate agreements with six more IPPs

This move is aim at reducing electricity tariffs

Trump's deportations could shake up the restaurant industry

Trump's deportations could shake up the restaurant industry

Gold prices decrease by Rs5,000 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs4,286

Americans are sour on tariffs if they spark inflation

Americans are sour on tariffs if they spark inflation

Short-term inflation decelerates to 3.71pc in Pakistan

However, it witnessed a nominal increase of 0.07 percent for the combined consumption groups

UK economy in October suffers first back-to-back declines since 2020

Gross domestic product shrank 0.1% month-on-month in October, as it did in September

SEC 'reopens' probe into Neuralink, Musk's lawyer says

The commission had issued a settlement demand and that Musk had been given 48 hours to accept

Oil inches up, on course for first weekly gain in three

Brent crude futures edged up 5 cents to $73.46 a barrel while US WTI crude was up 8 cents at $70.1

Asian shares drop, long-dated Treasuries set for worst week in a year

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.6% on Friday

PSX at 115,000 - Investors make hay while the sun shines

Stocks gained strength on 13th day highlighting improvement in country’s economy

Pakistan, Tajikistan sign MoUs at joint commission meeting

“Pakistan and Tajikistan signed two MoUs at the concluding meeting of the 7th Joint Commission

Wall Street gets back to climbing, and the Nasdaq tops 20,000

Wall Street gets back to climbing, and the Nasdaq tops 20,000

Most Japan firms expect Trump presidency to harm business environment

Most Japan firms expect Trump presidency to harm business environment

Islamic finance, capital markets road to macroeconomic stability: Finance minister

He addresses virtually inaugural session of Second International Islamic Capital Markets Conference

Tanveer directs CDA to install EV-charging stations at all petrol pumps

The minister also announced that a new Electric Vehicles Policy would be unveiled very soon

Gold prices move up by Rs2,300 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs1,971

Rosneft, Reliance agree biggest ever India-Russia oil supply deal, sources say

The 10-year agreement amounts to 0.5% of global supply and is worth roughly $13 billion a year

US consumer prices post largest rise in seven months; rents finally slowing

In the 12 months through November, core CPI gained 3.3%, matching the advance in October

Asia stocks rally on Fed cut bets; Aussie jumps on jobs data

The tech-heavy Nikkei jumped 1.6% as of 0611 GMT, while the broader Topix advanced 1.1%

Oil little changed as demand weakness offsets sanctions-driven supply risks

Brent crude futures were up 14 cents at $73.66 a barrel. US WTI crude rose 6 cents to $70.35

Stunning rally in Big Tech drives Nasdaq to 20,000

The tech-heavy index is up more than 33% on the year, driven by a cluster of giant tech companies

Stocks soar past 114,000 points on another cheerful day

The streak of surge continues for more than a month now amid a rosy economic picture

World Bank to approve $240m for Karachi's water, sanitation services

This component focuses on technical and organizational improvements

FinMin says no plan to cut retirement age to 55

He dismissed the notion as baseless

FBR directs banks to remain open on Saturdays for duty, tax collection

Collaboration with SBP and NBP aims to ensure same-day transfer of collected revenues

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

Former chairman of state-owned bank China Everbright Group jailed for 12 years for corruption

Former chairman of state-owned bank China Everbright Group jailed for 12 years for corruption

Gold prices up by Rs3,100 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs2,658

Trump says he'll name Andrew Ferguson head of FTC and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece

Trump called him a “well-respected and experienced voice of reason.”

Biden says he was 'stupid' not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did

Trump won nearly 7 in 10 of the voters who felt the economy was in bad shape

Stocks cheered Trump's victory, but tariffs bring unknowns to 2025

Barclays strategists estimated that proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Yen gains after wholesale inflation picks up; eyes on US CPI

The US dollar eased 0.19% to 151.685 yen after rising as high as 152.18 yen overnight

IPPs cause Rs596bn loss to national kitty

They lost Rs47 billion, Rs37 billion, Rs96 billion and Rs28 billion respectively

Oil up on demand hopes from China's 'looser' monetary policy

Brent crude futures gained 36 cents to $72.55 a barrel while US WTI futures rose 36 cents to $68.95

National Savings schemes profit cut further after policy rate reduction

The new “reduced” rates will come into effect from December 11

Stocks settle in for nervous wait on US CPI

The S&P 500 had dipped 0.3% on Tuesday though it was just 65 points, or 1% shy of all-time high

ADB approves $200m loan for upgrading electricity transmission system

The money will be used to modernise the distribution system and enhance the capacity of Discos

Bulls bounce back after steep stumble

Another reason for the current market sentiment is SBP’s upcoming meeting on policy rate cut

Cabinet approves tariff review for eight more IPPs

The federal cabinet had previously approved the cancellation of agreements with five IPPs.

Indian rupee hits record low, bonds rise as change of guard at India's central bank spurs rate cut bets

Indian rupee hits record low, bonds rise as change of guard at India’s central bank spurs rate cut b

Gold prices increase by Rs1,000 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs858

Boeing lays off hundreds in Washington and California as part of cuts announced previously

CEO Kelly Ortberg has said the strike did not cause the layoffs

Nvidia's stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly laws

Nvidia shares fell 2.6% Monday. They are still up 180% so far this year.

Engro eyes tower-sharing expansion with Veon tie-up

Engro eyes tower-sharing expansion with Veon tie-up

Spring-heeled stocks soar past 111,000 points

The stocks gained strength on the 10th consecutive day which is symbolic of improvement in economy

Pakistan to export medical professionals to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s healthcare industry has been experiencing rapid growth

Govt resumes push for PIA privatisation process

The Privatisation Commission Board is expected to meet this week

Aurangzeb reaffirms commitment to promote inclusive growth

He highlighted the government's role in establishing a robust policy and regulatory framework

Workers' remittances increase by 33.6pc in five months

The remittances reached to $14.8 billion during July-November 2024-25

Gold prices increase by Rs2,000 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs1,734

Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming

Europe’s economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming

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

Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions

”All I want to do is I want to have a level, fast, but fair playing field,” Trump said.

The Onion's bid to buy Infowars goes before judge as Alex Jones tries stopping sale

Most of the proceeds from the sale of Infowars, as well as many of Jones’ personal assets

China announces first monetary policy shift since 2010 to spur growth

China will enforce a more proactive policy and step up "unconventional" counter-cyclical adjustments

Trump family and allies to bask in crypto industry's euphoria at Gulf bitcoin gathering

The president-elect is World Liberty Financial's chief crypto advocate

Oil climbs as Assad's fall brings more uncertainty to Middle East

Brent crude futures rose 36 cents to $71.48 per barrel while US WTI crude gained 37 cents to $67.57

China's inflation weakens as new risks cloud horizon

The consumer price index rose 0.2% last month year-on-year, below the 0.3% increase in October

To Europe's economic malaise, add a leadership void

Government collapses in Germany and France, return of Trump and trade tensions with China worry EU

Asia stocks slip on South Korea turbulence, China disinflation

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.5%

PSX surpasses 110,000 points after bulls, bears play hide and seek

A while after the selling pressure dissipated, the bulls returned to the market

The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks

The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks

Ant Group's President Han to become CEO in March; Jing to stay as chairman

Ant Group's President Han to become CEO in March; Jing to stay as chairman

US House to vote to provide $3 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

The 1,800-page text was released late Saturday and includes other provisions aimed at China

LCCI demands foolproof system to avert cyber-attacks

Says hackers are playing havoc with economy

KPT, Port Qasim's problems to be resolved on priority: Qaiser Sheikh

The government would focus on future plans to further the development of KPT not on real estate

Finmin vows to bring inflation to 7pc in three years

Inflation projected to decline from current 23.4% to 12% by 2025

Gold prices decrease by Rs300 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs257

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

The Fed jacked up interest rates 11 times in 2022 and 2023

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US

TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to SC

Economy stabilising due to govt's robust policies: FinMin Aurangzeb

Says govt to solve longstanding problems faced by private sector

PIA's direct flight to Paris will take off on Jan 10, 2025

Ban caused a loss of nearly $150 million a year to PIA, officials say

Punjab govt to launch 'Karobar Card' Scheme to boost small businesses

The loan issued under this scheme will be returnable in five years.

China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy

China’s dominance as a supplier gives it an overwhelming cost advantage

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

Association's president says wedding hall owners will collect tax from the parties.

Gold prices decrease by 1,000 per tola

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs578

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

Real GDP growth is projected from 3.6 percent in FY2025 to 5.5 percent in FY2027

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

The price index, compiled by the UN FAO, increased to 127.5 points last month from 126.9 in October

Currency markets brace for US jobs report amid political turmoil

The US dollar briefly spiked against S. Korea's won after reports of another martial law declaration

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

Since the energy crisis of 2022, when gas prices peaked at nearly 350 euros per megawatt hour (MWh)

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

Brent crude futures fell 6 cents to $72.03 per barrel while US WTI futures lost 1 cent to $68.29

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

In Asia, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan reversed losses to be up 0.2%

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

The World Bank made the announcement early on Friday in Seoul at a pledging conference for the IDA

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

The trading on Thursday closed at 108,322 points

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

‘Milaf Cola has no added sugar and harnesses health benefits of dates’

PIA flights to Europe will resume in January

Customers were making calls to inquire about the new flights

Tarar says work has begun on Saudi investment projects

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia signed several MoUs in October

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

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs428

Apple plans 1 bln dollar manufacturing plant investment in Indonesia

Apple plans $1 bln manufacturing plant investment in Indonesia

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

“I planned on staying here until I died,” he said, “until this came up.”

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

One video showed him approach Thompson from behind

Aurangzeb reiterates importance of inclusive growth, data sharing

Says significant losses of around Rs6 trillion incurred by state-owned enterprises

Pakistan eyes on $100 bln export target as economy stabilises

The minister emphasised the centrality of youth development to the country’s growth trajectory

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

ADB is acting as the lender of record and lead arranger for the financing package

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

The won remains near its two-year low versus the dollar while yen strengthened a bit at 150.345

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

Asian stocks were firm after Wall Street notched record highs on confidence in US interest rate cuts