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3 August 2025

Business

Real Estate FDI: Overseas Investor Suggests Decade-Long Tax Exemption
Real Estate FDI: Overseas Investor Suggests Decade-Long Tax Exemption

Real Estate Investment: Foreign Investor Advocates for Tax Breaks and Regulatory Reforms ISLAMABAD: A prominent international investor in the real...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Bank of Punjab’s Profit Climbs 6% to Rs1.79 Billion in 1Q24
Bank of Punjab’s Profit Climbs 6% to Rs1.79 Billion in 1Q24

Bank of Punjab Announces Profit Growth for Q1 2025 The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has revealed a 6% rise in...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan’s economy slows at FY25 start but is set for a rebound later.
Pakistan’s economy slows at FY25 start but is set for a rebound later.

Pakistan’s Economic Recovery Projected for Second Half of FY25 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released its half-yearly report for...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Labor specialists urge enforcement of minimum wage laws.
Labor specialists urge enforcement of minimum wage laws.

PILER Seminar Highlights Minimum Wage Crisis in Pakistan on Labour Day As workers across the globe commemorated International Labour Day,...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

Dry port operation to be managed by Chamber: Railways, ICCI ink accord
Dry port operation to be managed by Chamber: Railways, ICCI ink accord

Pakistan Railways and ICCI Partner to Outsource Dry Port Pakistan Railways (PR) and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

ACCA dinner highlights SSO sector’s impact on job creation, economic growth.
ACCA dinner highlights SSO sector’s impact on job creation, economic growth.

ACCA Hosts SSO Industry Leaders Dinner in Karachi The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently organized an exclusive Shared...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

President, PM Pledge Allegiance to Laborers
President, PM Pledge Allegiance to Laborers

Leaders Advocate for Labor Rights on International Labour Day ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

Tax Rate Changes: Committee to Submit Findings to SAPM for Budget Consideration
Tax Rate Changes: Committee to Submit Findings to SAPM for Budget Consideration

Committee to Present Report on Tax Rationalization to SAPM A special committee, formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to streamline...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Sales Tax Waiver: Senate Body OKs Plan for Former Tribal Regions
Sales Tax Waiver: Senate Body OKs Plan for Former Tribal Regions

Senate Committee Supports Limiting Sales Tax Exemption in Former Tribal Areas ISLAMABAD: A proposal from the business sector to limit...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

JGB yields decline following BOJ’s lowered growth outlook
JGB yields decline following BOJ’s lowered growth outlook

Japanese Government Bonds Rise as BOJ Expresses Economic Concerns Japanese government bonds (JGBs) experienced gains on Thursday, resulting in lower...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, World

On Labour Day, Pakistani daily wagers recount tales of resilience and hardship.
On Labour Day, Pakistani daily wagers recount tales of resilience and hardship.

Labour Day: A Day of Reflection for Unheard Voices Observed internationally on May 1st, Labour Day stands as a testament...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest, World

Lloyds’ Quarterly Earnings Decline by 7%, Sets Aside $133M for Charges
Lloyds’ Quarterly Earnings Decline by 7%, Sets Aside $133M for Charges

Lloyds Banking Group’s Profit Declines Nearly 7% in First Quarter Lloyds Banking Group revealed a drop of nearly 7% in...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, UK, World

Yen Slumps as BOJ Stays Put; Dollar Gains
Yen Slumps as BOJ Stays Put; Dollar Gains

Yen Weakens as Bank of Japan Adjusts Growth Forecasts NEW YORK: The yen experienced a decline on Thursday after the...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Shell’s First-Quarter Earnings Decline by 28%, Outperform Forecasts
Shell’s First-Quarter Earnings Decline by 28%, Outperform Forecasts

Shell Reports Lower Net Profit but Exceeds Expectations Shell announced a net profit of $5.58 billion for the first quarter,...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, World

PM OKs Decade-Long Electricity Generation Plan (2025-35)
PM OKs Decade-Long Electricity Generation Plan (2025-35)

Pakistan Approves 10-Year Power Generation Expansion Plan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the green light to Pakistan’s highly anticipated...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Italy pledges ongoing assistance to the textile sector, proposing innovative technologies to enhance exports.
Italy pledges ongoing assistance to the textile sector, proposing innovative technologies to enhance exports.

Italy Keen to Bolster Pakistan’s Textile Industry Marilina Armellin, the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, has reaffirmed Italy’s enduring dedication to...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Rupee Edges Higher Against the Dollar in Today’s Trading
Rupee Edges Higher Against the Dollar in Today’s Trading

Pakistani Rupee Inches Up Against US Dollar The Pakistani rupee saw a slight increase against the US dollar, gaining by...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Pakistan sees gas surplus as demand falls: Motiwala
Pakistan sees gas surplus as demand falls: Motiwala

Pakistan’s Shift to Natural Gas Surplus: A Demand-Driven Phenomenon Pakistan has transitioned from a nation grappling with natural gas shortages...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Policy rate likely unchanged by Pakistan’s central bank due to inflation, geopolitical risks: Reuters survey
Policy rate likely unchanged by Pakistan’s central bank due to inflation, geopolitical risks: Reuters survey

State Bank of Pakistan Expected to Maintain Key Interest Rate A recent poll indicates that the State Bank of Pakistan...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Ingredion considers divesting shares of Rafhan Maize Products Ltd.
Ingredion considers divesting shares of Rafhan Maize Products Ltd.

Ingredion Considers Offers for Rafhan Maize Stake Ingredion Incorporated, a prominent US-based provider of food and beverage ingredients, is currently...

By Web Desk | May 2, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest