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Rightsizing drive to save Rs31b in next fiscal year: Cabinet secretary

Rightsizing drive to save Rs31b in next fiscal year: Cabinet secretary
Kenya secures $600 million in short-term financing for roads

Kenya secures $600 million in short-term financing for roads

China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US

China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US

Kuwait extends oil credit facility to Pakistan for two years

Kuwait extends oil credit facility to Pakistan for two years

White House says China faces up to 245pc tariffs due to its retaliatory actions

White House says China faces up to 245pc tariffs due to its retaliatory actions

Gold hits record high at Rs348,000 per tola in Pakistan

Gold hits record high at Rs348,000 per tola in Pakistan

Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports

Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports

PSX witnesses bearish trend, loses 755 points

PSX witnesses bearish trend, loses 755 points

Budget 2025-26: Will low-income segment breathe easy amid tax relief proposals?

Budget 2025-26: Will low-income segment breathe easy amid tax relief proposals?

Electricity prices slashed by Rs21.98 per unit for EV charging stations

Electricity prices slashed by Rs21.98 per unit for EV charging stations

Govt increases petroleum levy instead of offering relief

Govt increases petroleum levy instead of offering relief

Oil subdued as markets assess effects of trade war

Oil subdued as markets assess effects of trade war

Dollar sellers take a breather; sterling stands tall

Dollar sellers take a breather; sterling stands tall

Shares fall in Asia as Nvidia curbs fan worries, gold hits record

Shares fall in Asia as Nvidia curbs fan worries, gold hits record

Pakistan's credit rating upgrade reflects confidence in economic reforms: FinMin

Pakistan's credit rating upgrade reflects confidence in economic reforms: FinMin

Inflation, currency woes worsen Venezuela's complex crisis as Maduro declares 'economic emergency'

Inflation, currency woes worsen Venezuela's complex crisis as Maduro declares 'economic emergency'

Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK

Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK

US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals

US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals

Fitch upgrades Pakistan's rating to 'B-' from 'CCC'

Fitch upgrades Pakistan's rating to 'B-' from 'CCC'

Pakistan mulls US oil imports to ease trade imbalance

Pakistan mulls US oil imports to ease trade imbalance

Tariff relief, economic gains boost PSX trading

Tariff relief, economic gains boost PSX trading

Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'

Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'

Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion

Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion

Oil prices rise on potential US tariff exemptions on cars, pick-up in China crude imports

Oil prices rise on potential US tariff exemptions on cars, pick-up in China crude imports

Dollar steady as traders grapple with tariff uncertainty, volatility

Dollar steady as traders grapple with tariff uncertainty, volatility

Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

China's exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom

China's exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom

Thailand says to discuss tariffs with United States on April 21

Thailand says to discuss tariffs with United States on April 21

Wall Street poised to add to last week's gains when markets open Monday

Wall Street poised to add to last week's gains when markets open Monday

China's Xi calls for stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions

China's Xi calls for stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions

Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma

Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma

Overseas Pakistanis remitted record $28.07bn in current fiscal, says SBP governor

Overseas Pakistanis remitted record $28.07bn in current fiscal, says SBP governor

Leap toward glory: PIA's Lahore-Baku direct flights from April 20

Leap toward glory: PIA's Lahore-Baku direct flights from April 20