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3 August 2025

Business

Santander Brasil Reports Q1 Net Profit Increase Amid Macro Headwinds
Santander Brasil Reports Q1 Net Profit Increase Amid Macro Headwinds

Santander Brasil Reports First-Quarter Net Profit Increase SAO PAULO: Santander Brasil announced a 27.8% increase in net profit for the...

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

Chicago wheat rebounds following declines; better US conditions limit advances
Chicago wheat rebounds following declines; better US conditions limit advances

Wheat Prices Rebound Slightly, Corn and Soybeans Decline Amid Trade Tensions and Favorable Planting Conditions SINGAPORE/PARIS: Wheat futures in Chicago...

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

Gold Rate Decreases by Rs3,400 per Tola in Pakistan
Gold Rate Decreases by Rs3,400 per Tola in Pakistan

Gold Prices Fall in Pakistan Amid Global Dip On Wednesday, gold rates in Pakistan experienced a downturn, mirroring a similar...

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

Thailand lowers rates again amid recession risk, US tariffs threat
Thailand lowers rates again amid recession risk, US tariffs threat

Bank of Thailand Reduces Key Interest Rate Again Thailand’s central bank implemented a widely anticipated quarter-point reduction to its primary...

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

Copper Plunges Over 2%, Set for Biggest Monthly Drop Since November
Copper Plunges Over 2%, Set for Biggest Monthly Drop Since November

Copper Prices Decline Amid Economic Concerns Copper prices experienced a decrease of over 2% on Wednesday, on track for their...

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

Pakistani Rupee’s Slight Gain Against US Dollar The Pakistani rupee experienced a marginal increase versus the US dollar, showing a...

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

Pak-India strains: KSE-100 dips by 3%+ as selling intensifies
Pak-India strains: KSE-100 dips by 3%+ as selling intensifies

PSX Plummets Amid Rising Regional Tensions The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced significant selling pressure on Wednesday, with the KSE-100...

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

Finance Minister Foresees Current Account Surplus for FY25 Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has predicted that Pakistan’s current account balance will...

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

IT Sector: $700M in fresh foreign investment promised, states PM
IT Sector: $700M in fresh foreign investment promised, states PM

Pakistan Secures $700 Million in IT Investment Pledges Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan has garnered approximately $700 million...

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

Nationwide dip observed in tax return filings.
Nationwide dip observed in tax return filings.

FBR’s New Sales Tax Filing Procedure Causes Delays ISLAMABAD: Recent modifications implemented by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in...

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

Increased Fuel Costs, Reduced Hydropower: Government Signals Possible Electricity Bill Increases
Increased Fuel Costs, Reduced Hydropower: Government Signals Possible Electricity Bill Increases

Potential Electricity Bill Surge Expected This Summer The government has issued a warning regarding a possible increase in electricity costs...

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

Cement MRP Set: FBR Determines Sales Tax Payment.
Cement MRP Set: FBR Determines Sales Tax Payment.

FBR Sets Minimum Retail Price for Cement Sales Tax The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a minimum retail...

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

NIRC, ILO to host key Labour Day conference tomorrow
NIRC, ILO to host key Labour Day conference tomorrow

International Conference on Labour Day to Highlight Workers’ Rights ISLAMABAD: The National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), in collaboration with the...

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

Palm oil trading commences with a decline due to soft crude rates.
Palm oil trading commences with a decline due to soft crude rates.

Palm Oil Futures Decline in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: On Wednesday, Malaysian palm oil futures experienced a decline for the third...

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

Nikkei in Japan Climbs Amid Trade Optimism; Poised for Monthly Rise
Nikkei in Japan Climbs Amid Trade Optimism; Poised for Monthly Rise

Nikkei Ascends Amid US-Japan Tariff Discussion Anticipation In Hong Kong, Japan’s Nikkei average experienced a slight increase on Wednesday. Investors...

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

Wheat prices rebound following declines; favorable US conditions limit increases.
Wheat prices rebound following declines; favorable US conditions limit increases.

Wheat Prices Edge Higher on Bargain-Hunting, US Weather Weighs SINGAPORE: Wheat futures in Chicago experienced a slight increase on Wednesday,...

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

KOTRA Event Focuses on Bolstering Pakistan Economic Links
KOTRA Event Focuses on Bolstering Pakistan Economic Links

Korea, Pakistan Explore Industrial Collaboration at Karachi Event The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Karachi, in conjunction with the Embassy...

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

Oil prices decline, heading for largest monthly drop in 3 years.
Oil prices decline, heading for largest monthly drop in 3 years.

Oil Prices Decline Amid Trade War and Supply Concerns Oil prices experienced further declines on Wednesday, heading towards their most...

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

Dollar stable yet fragile amidst tariff concerns
Dollar stable yet fragile amidst tariff concerns

Dollar’s Monthly Dip Amid Trade Policy Shifts The U.S. dollar maintained its position on Wednesday but is on track for...

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

Trump may ease auto tariffs following industry concerns.
Trump may ease auto tariffs following industry concerns.

Trump Administration to Ease Auto Tariff Impact with New Executive Order The U.S. government is set to introduce an executive...

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