India will sign trade deal with Oman to expand its Middle East ties
The two countries have annual trade of less than $13bn
Sri Lanka to hand management of China-built airport to India, Russia companies
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has stoked controversy since its opening in 2013
Petroleum prices likely to go down from May 1
The possible reduction will be in line with changes in the international prices
Govt decides to impose ban on export of chicks
Export ban can bring down chicken meat prices by Rs200/kg
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
PM Shehbaz chairs high-level meeting to drive power sector reforms
PM Shehbaz chairs high-level meeting to drive power sector reforms
Wall Street tumbles after dispiriting data on the economy, as Meta sinks
Wall Street tumbles after dispiriting data on the economy, as Meta sinks
Govt likely to increase power tariff by Rs2.94 per unit
Govt likely to increase power tariff by Rs2.94 per unit
Thailand interest rates: Thai lenders to cut rate by 25 bps for 'vulnerable groups'
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been pressing hard for cut rates
JP Morgan predicts lower gas and LNG prices, which will help switch from coal
Sees 2pc annual growth in production by 2030 to 4,600bn bcm from 4,000 bcm in 2022
Karachi faces over Rs3b loss in a day due to business closure: traders
They want govt to keep business going without trouble
France's Casino supermarket chain to axe up to 3,200 jobs
France's Casino supermarket chain to axe up to 3,200 jobs
IMF executive board to meet April 29 on $1.1bn Pakistan disbursement
IMF executive board to meet April 29 on $1.1bn Pakistan disbursement
Blome upbeat about Pak-IMF talks, commends counterterrorism efforts
Blome upbeat about Pak-IMF talks, commends counterterrorism efforts
Businessmen want PM Shehbaz to reconcile with PTI founder, improve ties with India
Businessmen want PM Shehbaz to reconcile with jailed PTI founder, improve ties with India
JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft
JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft
Pakistan, Iran for energy cooperation including IP Gas Pipeline
A joint statement after President Raisi’s visit mentions terrorism as common threat
Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year: Musk
Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Honda and Boston Dynamics
Chinese vendors go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
Chinese companies increasingly market themselves to overseas consumers at lower prices
Stocks set a new record amid growing hope for interest rate cuts
KSE-100 overcomes 72,000 hurdle by gaining nearly 1pc
Tesla shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo
IEA says electric car sales to rise strongly in 2014, but affordability to remain the key factor
Argentina's Milei revs up chainsaw and blender in fiscal deficit attack
Argentina's Milei revs up chainsaw and blender in fiscal deficit attack
Walmart-backed fintech One launches 'buy now, pay later' services
Walmart-backed fintech One launches 'buy now, pay later' services
Japan's 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth
Japan's 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth
Asian stocks track Wall Street gains ahead of earnings reports
Asian stocks track Wall Street gains ahead of earnings reports
Academicians appreciate finance minister going ahead with tobacco tax reforms
Scholars urge reforms implementation in letter and spirit
CPPA seeks Rs2.94 per unit increase in tariff for March
The power regulator will hold public hearing on April 26
India sugar demand surges in heatwave and election season
Consumption of cold drinks and ice cream rises during roughly from mid-March to mid-June
Over 70pc global workforce faces climate change risks: ILO
Those in poor countries are more vulnerable
European Parliament to green-light new EU spending rules, critics say it's economic disaster
Germany, 'frugal' allies wanted a quantifiable minimum effort to reduce public debt, budget deficits
Japanese yen on a slide: Groundwork prepared for appropriate action
Finance minister avoids explaining the nature of possible government moves
Short sellers pocket record weekly profit from Big Tech selloff
Short sellers pocket record weekly profit from Big Tech selloff
Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
Maryam approves solar energy pilot project for low-income groups
Venture under Roshan Punjab will initially benefit 50,000 households
A roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated coffee blend
The Nordic nation of 5.6m consumes the most coffee in the world at 12kg per capita annually
An estimated 10bn barrels of oil discovered in Namibia
It may become the continent’s fourth largest producer by next decade
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany, and around globe after US cuts
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany, and around globe after US cuts
Slovenia umbrella doctor weathers the economic storm
Says customers from all over the country bring their and often their friends' umbrellas for repair
Finance Minister addresses rating agencies, highlights positive indicators and reforms
Finance Minister addresses rating agencies, highlights positive indicators and reforms
BOJ's Ueda says 'very likely' to hike rates if inflation keeps rising
BOJ's Ueda says 'very likely' to hike rates if inflation keeps rising
China's imports of Russian oil near record high in March
China's imports from Russia jumped 12.5% on the year to 10.81 million metric tons last month
Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000
Tesla is to report first-quarter earnings on Tuesday
Tesla chief Elon Musk postpones India trip, as South Asian nation goes to polls
Says he is looking forward to plan the visit later this year
IMF concerned about debt, fiscal challenges facing low-income countries
Georgieva terms it a huge burden for these nations
Oil down over 3pc during the week despite Israel-Iran tensions
The IMF expects OPEC+ to begin increasing output from July
Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies
Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies
IMF urges Italy, France to spend less, Germany to loosen purse strings
IMF urges Italy, France to spend less, Germany to loosen purse strings
JPMorgan dealmakers Lipsky and Lee are leaving the bank
JPMorgan dealmakers Lipsky and Lee are leaving the bank
Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure
Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure
France asks retailers to alert customers to cases of 'shrinkflation'
France asks retailers to alert customers to cases of ‘shrinkflation’
GM and Ford count on gas-powered trucks as EV growth slows
The slowdown in global electric-vehicle demand, forced companies to go for gasoline-powered vehicles
Oil slips despite reported Israeli attack on Iran
the benchmark contracts jumped more than $3 in the session
Pakistan economy improving, funds will be provided on request: IMF
Officials say more work needed to reform energy sector
Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May - Finance Minister
He declined to outline what size programme the government hoped to secure
PM Shehbaz orders expediting privatisation, outsourcing of Discos
PM Shehbaz orders expediting privatisation, outsourcing of Discos
Govt likely to jack up power tariff by Rs2.49 per unit
The overall cost of electricity production was Rs73 billion in March
Wall Street rises in premarket as bond markets stabilize and earnings roll in
Wall Street rises in premarket as bond markets stabilize and earnings roll in
Nokia sees double-digit fall in January-March sales as weak market for 5G technology prevails
Nokia sees double-digit fall in January-March sales as weak market for 5G technology prevails
UN says solutions exist to rapidly ease debt burden of poor nations
Rebeca Grynspan compared the debt burden facing poorer countries to "a reverse blood transfusion"
Dollar rally stalls after rare FX warning from finance chiefs
The finance chiefs of the United States, Japan and Korea warned over sharp fall in other currencies
Asia stocks bounce as soaring dollar pauses
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan up 1%, S. Korea's Kospi 2%, Hang Seng 1%
Aurangzeb discusses Pakistan-US relations with Donald Lu, economy with IMF
Aurangzeb briefed the US officials about Pakistan's reform agenda
Apple CEO says company will 'look at' manufacturing in Indonesia
Apple CEO says company will ‘look at’ manufacturing in Indonesia
South Korea, Japan vow 'appropriate action' on weak won and yen
Won and yen have weakened more than 7pc and nearly 9pc respectively against US dollar this year
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street weakens again as Treasury yields rise more
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street weakens again as Treasury yields rise more
Tesla's global job cuts include leading markets US, China
Tesla's global job cuts include leading markets US, China
Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam
Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam
Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire
Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire
Pakistan invites Saudi Arabia for joint ventures in PIA, airports
Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud-led delegation is in Pakistan on an official visit
IT, Telecom sector having vast investment opportunities: Shaza Fatima
Says the present government is committed for the promotion of investment in the country
Dubai high-end property sales rise as world ultra-rich boost demand
Activity was dominated by the cash buyers
Pakistan, IMF discussing new multi-billion-dollar programme: Aurangzeb
Ready to engage in initial discussions with Pakistan on new loan deal: IMF spokesperson
PIA flight leaves 50 passengers in Jeddah due to small plane
Plans are being made to send a special plane to bring them back from Jeddah
PSX witnesses bullish trend, gains 229 more points
A total of 555,214,972 shares valuing Rs21.986 billion were traded during the day
Fuel prices likely to go up by Rs8.50 per litre
Officials say petrol price has gone up by about $4 per barrel to $98.5 last week
World Bank sounds alarm on 'historical reversal' of development for poorest nations
Gap in per capita income growth in the poorest countries and the richest widened over past 5 years
Electricity distribution companies are involved in overbilling: Naqvi
Says crackdown in progress against power theft, tariffs are too high
Gulf markets tick down after Iran attacks Israel, global traders on edge
Gulf markets tick down after Iran attacks Israel, global traders on edge
Imminent heatwaves: India asks companies to fire-up power plants to meet rising electricity demand
The South Asian nation registered an 8pc rise in consumption in the last financial year
Thailand's Central buys German luxury retail property
Thailand's Central buys German luxury retail property
China's March exports and imports shrink, miss forecasts by big margins
March exports, imports fall more than expected
Pakistan seeking potential follow-up loan programme to $3bn SBA, says IMF chief
Pakistan seeking potential follow-up loan programme to $3bn SBA, says IMF chief
ADB forecasts Pakistan's growth but stresses on reforms
In Pakistan, growth is forecast rising at 1.9pc in FY2024 and 2.8pc in FY2025
Power tariff decreased by Rs3.82 per unit, says energy minister
Power tariff decreased by Rs3.82 per unit, says energy minister
Japan says it won't rule out any FX action as yen hits 34-year low
Suzuki also said excessive currency moves are not desirable
Lufthansa agrees pay rise with flight attendants after strike
Employees will receive a 16.5% total pay rise in three stages
Airbus facing upfront costs to support jet output increase
Airbus is targeting a roughly 50% increase in production of its A320neo.
Unraveling US rate cut bets spur investor portfolio shifts
Expectations for how much policy easing the Federal Reserve can deliver are falling rapidly.
China says economy 'stable,' rejects Fitch Ratings downgrade of its fiscal outlook
China says economy ‘stable,’ rejects Fitch Ratings downgrade of its fiscal outlook
Oil rises as Middle East worries offset US crude stock buildup
Brent crude futures were up 25 cents.
China says EU's wind turbine subsidy probe 'discriminatory'
China is highly concerned about the discriminatory measures taken by the European Union.
Wheat under pressure on supply outlook; corn, soybeans climb
Soybeans rose for the first time in three sessions, while corn also firmed.
Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike
CEO Freundt is revamping Puma's "Forever Faster" message in its first brand campaign in a decade
Alibaba's Jack Ma steps out from the shadows with morale-boosting post
Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares surged 5% after the post
Apple's India iPhone output hits $14 bln, Bloomberg News reports
Apple now makes as much as 14% or about 1 in 7 of its marquee devices from India, the report said
India's blue-chips set to open higher; US inflation in focus
India’s GIFT Nifty was trading at 22,825.
After issuing factory capacity warning to China, Yellen faces tariff decisions
Her other option is to press for time to allow a new US-China dialogue on the issue
Fitch cuts China's ratings outlook on growth risks
The downgrade follows a similar move by Moody's in December
Asian stocks firm, take Fitch's China downgrade in their stride
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.48%, after US stocks ended up
Wall Street weakens as bond yields ease ahead of inflation report
Wall Street weakens as bond yields ease ahead of inflation report
Suzuki Pakistan posts Rs10b loss in 2023 for poor sales
The company’s sales dropped by half from Rs. 202 billion to Rs. 102 billion
Rs84b recovered, 62,000 held in drive against power thieves
The campaign aims to recover lost revenues
No proposals received to levy GST on petroleum products, says minister
Malik clarifies there is no pressure from US regarding Russian oil purchase
Workers' remittances up by 31.3pc to 3bn dollars in March 24
Remittances inflows during March 2024 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($703.1 million)
Global shares mostly rise as investors look to earnings and inflation signs
Global shares mostly rise as investors look to earnings and inflation signs
Big drop in solar panel prices in Pakistan
The decrease in solar panel prices is attributed to the surge in production
Dutch set to comply with US demands on China exports
It would be a setback for China's attempts to build up its domestic chip industry
'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra
The southern metropolis is ground zero for Italy's estimated 6-7 billion euro counterfeit market
Hit hard by extreme weather, some Indian farmers say expanding natural farming is the answer
Experts calling for using these methods across India amid climate change and decreasing profits
High-speed train transports 1.3m Umrah pilgrims during Ramazan
The electric train meets the highest safety standards
India must keep e-scooter subsidies to boost adoption
India must keep e-scooter subsidies to boost adoption
Pakistan welcomes foreign investment, businesses, says PM Shehbaz
Pakistan welcomes foreign investment, businesses, says PM Shehbaz
PM-led delegation leaves for Saudi Arabia on three-day visit
Besides performing Umrah, PM's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince is also expected
Pakistan consumers may face the brunt as oil prices up over 4pc in a week
US economy added 303,000 jobs last month, which may delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts
Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition
Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition
India's foreign exchange reserves rise for sixth week to record high
India's foreign exchange reserves rise for sixth week to record high
Armani Group company put in receivership amid labour exploitation probe
Armani Group company put in receivership amid labour exploitation probe
Weekly inflation up by 0.96 percent in Pakistan
Out of the 51 items, prices of 16 items increased and 13 items decreased
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar calls first session of Cabinet Committee on Privatization on Saturday
The active list of privatization comprises 25 state enterprises
India's rate panel holds key rate steady on robust growth, above target inflation
The Reserve Bank of India kept the main lending rate unchanged at 6.5%, in line with expectations
Philippine inflation quickens again in March as rice soars
The consumer price index rose 3.7% in March from a year ago, the statistics agency said on Friday
Yellen launches contentious meetings on Chinese excess production threat
The US is concerned about China’s overproduction of electric vehicles, solar panels, semiconductors
Pakistan opens trade gateway to Central Asia with potato shipment to Tajikistan
These investments aim to enhance economic connectivity
Sialkot airport to remain shut from May 6 to 18
No domestic, international flights will be operating
Japan likely to intervene if yen falls well below 152 vs dlr
Japan likely to intervene if yen falls well below 152 vs dlr
Inflation has slid again in Europe. Here's what that means for interest rates
Inflation has slid again in Europe. Here’s what that means for interest rates
Majority of recent CO2 emissions linked to just 57 producers, says report
Aramco, Gazprom and Coal India are the top three emitters
Hunger grips southern Africa as Zimbabwe drought declared a disaster
Entire region from Botswana and Angola to Mozambique and Madagascar also facing the crisis
Netherlands envoy calls on FinMin
Both the leaders discuss bilateral trade ties and matters of mutual interests
Wall Street drifts in early trading as its momentum ebbs following a big run
Wall Street drifts in early trading as its momentum ebbs following a big run
First major central bank rate cut marks turning of the cycle
First major central bank rate cut marks turning of the cycle
Punjab fixes wheat support price at Rs3,900 per 40kg
Cabinet also approved Wheat Procurement Policy 2024-25
German family businesses desperately seeking buyers
Ageing population leading to skilled workers shortage and stagnant economy are the reasons
China solar industry faces shakeout, but rock-bottom prices to persist
Janet Yellen, set to visit China this week, plans to warn Beijing of the harm by subsidies
ECB needs to stop subsidizing banks: Holzmann
Banks are sitting on 3.2 trillion euros of excess liquidity, parking it at the ECB at a 4pc rate
PM Shehbaz says promotion of foreign direct investment top priority of his govt
Instructs ministries to enhance contact with Gulf countries regarding progress on respective MoUs
PM Shehbaz sets ambitious goal to double country's exports in five years
PM Shehbaz sets ambitious goal to double country's exports in five years
US job openings rise modestly to 8.8 million in February in strong labor market
US job openings rise modestly to 8.8 million in February in strong labor market
Russian billionaires see collective wealth near $600 bln: Forbes
Russian billionaires see collective wealth near $600 bln: Forbes
Wall Street sinks on rate worries as health care stocks and Tesla tumble
Wall Street sinks on rate worries as health care stocks and Tesla tumble
GE completes three-way split, breaking off from its storied past
GE completes three-way split, breaking off from its storied past
Thailand tourism boom in first quarter with 9.4m foreign tourists who spent $12.4bn
China was the top source with 1,756,337 arrivals, followed by Malaysia, Russia, others
Xiaomi market value soars by up to $7.6bn on EV launch
Following the SU7 launch, other Chinese EV brands with comparable models announced price cuts
Climate change and extreme weather: Lack of rain, heat could hinder Ivory Coast cocoa crop
Marketing for the mid-crop officially opens in early April, with a new farmgate price set by govt
Govt inflicts further hardships as power tariff up by Rs2.75
Additional changes will be collected in electricity bills of April, May and June.
Debt, trade barriers and uncertainty will drag on Asian economies in 2024, World Bank report says
Debt, trade barriers and uncertainty will drag on Asian economies in 2024, World Bank report says
Donald Trump's social media company lost $58 million last year. Freshly issued shares tumble
Donald Trump’s social media company lost $58 million last year. Freshly issued shares tumble
Kimmeridge ready to negotiate proposed offer for SilverBow
Kimmeridge ready to negotiate proposed offer for SilverBow
Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the road
Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the road
Turkey's lira gained, stocks wobbled after opposition logged victory
Turkey's lira gained, stocks wobbled after opposition logged victory
Punjab govt to give Rs150bn loans to framers
Punjab govt decides to extend loans of Rs150 bn to framers
LPG price reduced by Rs6.44 per kg
New price of 11.8 kg domestic cylinder is fixed at 2,954 cylinder for the month of April
Dear chocolate getting expensive: Ivory Coast to raise cocoa farmgate price by 50pc
Consumer expected to witness 'shrinkflation'
UAE culture: Emiratis battle to preserve dying embroidery art
The authorities are working to preserve traditions that predate the oil industry
Rs9.66 per litre increase in petrol price adds to public woes ahead of Eid
Government says the move is in line with spike in international prices
Nippon Steel emphasises its 'deep roots' in the US
Nippon Steel emphasises its 'deep roots' in the US
Japanese banks less reluctant to finance hostile takeovers
Japanese banks less reluctant to finance hostile takeovers
French antique art dealers lobby against EU rules that threaten trade
French antique art dealers lobby against EU rules that threaten trade
Thailand gaming industry: PM presses case for casinos to boost revenues, tourism and jobs
The parliament approves a plan to study the possibility of creating entertainment complexes
India youth unemployment much higher among graduates: ILO
Jobless rate in their case stands at 29.1pc. It is 3.4pc if they cannot read or write
Bulgaria, Romania join partially Schengen zone
New status doesn’t apply to land routes after a veto by Austria which fears asylum seekers’ influx
Italy birth rate falls for 15th year running to a record low
The country has seen real wage decline since 1990
New York 'trash revolution' targets overflowing waste, and the rats feasting on it
If a day's trash bags were lined up, they would reach 27 miles
New tax imposed on traders as FBR issues notification
Registration of traders, shopkeepers will begin on April 1
Murad, Aurangzeb agree to attract foreign investment
This emerged in a meeting between the two at CM House on Saturday
Indonesia deforestation is intensifying disasters from extreme weather and climate change
Study shows forest conversion triggers soil erosion in rainfall.
Egypt population growth slows to 1.4pc, as a majority of people faces poverty
The Arab world's most populous country is currently home to just over 106m people
Syngenta ditches multi-billion dollar China IPO bid
Syngenta ditches multi-billion dollar China IPO bid
There's no need for diesel export ban: Russia's Novak says
There's no need for diesel export ban: Russia's Novak says
With China EV launch, Xiaomi's 'Thor' takes on Elon Musk
With China EV launch, Xiaomi's 'Thor' takes on Elon Musk
Pakistan, Azerbaijan to enhance cooperation in IT and Telecom sector
Azerbaijan ambassador congratulated her for assuming charge as state IT minister
President for promoting barter trade, economic ties with Iran
The Iranian ambassador congratulated the president on assuming the office
Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
No discussion on China-Pakistan deals in negotiations: IMF
The donor expressed satisfaction at implementation of its recommendations in the stand-by agreement
Vietnam economy expands by 5.66pc in Q1 as exports boom
First quarter numbers are generally lower because of festival holidays
Chinese tech giant Huawei says profits more than doubled in 2023
Sanctions since 2019 have cut the firm's access to US-made components and technologies
India keen on trade deals with Britain, Oman early in Modi's probable third term, sources say
Modi will be seeking a rare third term
Seoul bus drivers end strike after city agrees to wage increase
The Seoul Bus Labor Union and their employers agreed to a 4.48% wage hike
Finance minister hopeful about positive outcome of meeting with IMF
The KSE-100 index gained 90 points to reach 67,232 points in the early morning trading
Fallen cryptocurrency mogul Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in jail
Fallen cryptocurrency mogul Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in jail
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
Wall Street holds near records as it coasts to another winning month and quarter
Wall Street holds near records as it coasts to another winning month and quarter
