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3 August 2025

Business

Gold price declines to a two-week trough as trade concerns abate; US jobs report looms.
Gold price declines to a two-week trough as trade concerns abate; US jobs report looms.

Gold Prices Decline Amid Dollar Strength and Trade Optimism Gold prices experienced a downturn on Thursday, reaching a two-week low...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Garment Industries Forge Alliance to Boost Export Expansion
Garment Industries Forge Alliance to Boost Export Expansion

Pakistan and Bangladesh Enhance Trade Ties with Garment Industry Agreement In a move to bolster economic cooperation, the Bangladesh Garment...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Sindh Pledges Infrastructure Boost in Korangi Industrial Zone: Minister
Sindh Pledges Infrastructure Boost in Korangi Industrial Zone: Minister

Sindh Government to Bolster Infrastructure in Korangi Industrial Area Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce, Jam Ikramullah Dharejo, has stated...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Dry port operation to be handled by Chamber: Railways, ICCI ink accord
Dry port operation to be handled 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 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Dollar Advances Following GDP Decline
Dollar Advances Following GDP Decline

Dollar Strengthens as Initial GDP Report Disappoints NEW YORK: On Wednesday, the U.S. dollar experienced a surge against other major...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, United States, World

BOJ Holds Rates, Lowers Growth Outlook Amid US Tariff Impact
BOJ Holds Rates, Lowers Growth Outlook Amid US Tariff Impact

Bank of Japan Holds Steady, Downgrades Growth Forecasts TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has maintained its current interest rate...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

SECP Aims for Open Capital Market Development
SECP Aims for Open Capital Market Development

SECP Committed to Efficient Capital Market and Streamlined Bond Issuance ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Akif...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

SIFC lauded as vital for boosting investor trust: Minister
SIFC lauded as vital for boosting investor trust: Minister

SIFC Driving Investor Confidence Through Unified Approach, Says IT Minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja stated...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Tech

Senate Body Backs Ending Sales Tax Relief in Former Tribal Regions
Senate Body Backs Ending Sales Tax Relief in Former Tribal Regions

Senate Committee Backs Business Proposal on Sales Tax Exemption ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has given...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Monetary policy slated for the 5th.
Monetary policy slated for the 5th.

SBP’s Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Scheduled The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is slated to convene...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

President, PM pledge support for laborers
President, PM pledge support for laborers

President and Prime Minister Emphasize Labor Rights on International Labour Day ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

Revised Title: Petrol, Diesel prices trimmed
Revised Title: Petrol, Diesel prices trimmed

Government Reduces Petrol and Diesel Prices The federal government has resolved to decrease the ex-depot prices of both petrol and...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Kia Slashes Sportage Prices in Pakistan; Reductions Reach Rs1.85mn
Kia Slashes Sportage Prices in Pakistan; Reductions Reach Rs1.85mn

Kia Slashes Sportage L Prices in Pakistan Kia has announced significant price reductions for its Sportage L lineup of compact...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

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

Minimum Wage Implementation Failures Addressed at PILER Seminar To mark International Labour Day, the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

Wheat, corn mixed; soybeans drop 9-10 cents
Wheat, corn mixed; soybeans drop 9-10 cents

Grain and Soy Trading Expectations at Chicago Board of Trade U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Saudi PIF Wealth Fund Anticipates $1.25bn Via Sukuk Issuance
Saudi PIF Wealth Fund Anticipates $1.25bn Via Sukuk Issuance

Saudi PIF Anticipates $1.25 Billion from Sukuk Sale Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the kingdom’s sovereign wealth entity, is...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

GE HealthCare Adjusts Profit Outlook Downward Due to Tariff Effects
GE HealthCare Adjusts Profit Outlook Downward Due to Tariff Effects

GE HealthCare Technologies Revises Profit Outlook GE HealthCare Technologies has lowered its full-year profit forecast, citing challenges stemming from the...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Dubai airport executive cites tariffs for tourism uncertainty.
Dubai airport executive cites tariffs for tourism uncertainty.

Dubai Airport CEO Comments on Tariffs and Tourism DUBAI: According to the Chief Executive of Dubai Airports, U.S. tariffs have...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Oil prices decline, set for largest monthly drop since 2021.
Oil prices decline, set for largest monthly drop since 2021.

Oil Prices Decline Amid Trade War and Supply Concerns Oil prices continued their downward trend on Wednesday, heading towards their...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Caterpillar profit declines amid soft demand; forecasts yearly sales impact from tariffs.
Caterpillar profit declines amid soft demand; forecasts yearly sales impact from tariffs.

Caterpillar’s First-Quarter Profit Declines Amid Economic Headwinds Caterpillar reported a decrease in first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, impacted by reduced demand...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, World