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24 July 2025

Business

Nigeria’s Cryptocurrency Transactions Reach $59 Billion Amid Regulatory Challenges
Nigeria’s Cryptocurrency Transactions Reach $59 Billion Amid Regulatory Challenges

Between July 2023 and June 2024, Nigeria’s cryptocurrency transactions reached approximately $59 billion, despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)...

By Web Desk | March 17, 2025 | Category: Business, Tech, World

Pakistan Secures IMF Approval for $1 Billion Tranche Amid Economic Reforms
Pakistan Secures IMF Approval for $1 Billion Tranche Amid Economic Reforms

Pakistan has successfully concluded negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), resulting in the approval of a $1 billion tranche...

By Web Desk | March 14, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Pakistan Establishes Crypto Council to Advance Digital Economy
Pakistan Establishes Crypto Council to Advance Digital Economy

Pakistan has officially established the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to promote block chain technology and digital assets. Finance Minister Muhammad...

By Web Desk | March 14, 2025 | Category: Business

Pakistan’s Short-Term Inflation Turns Negative for the First Time in Seven Years
Pakistan’s Short-Term Inflation Turns Negative for the First Time in Seven Years

For the first time in nearly seven years, Pakistan’s short-term inflation rate has turned negative, indicating a potential shift in...

By Web Desk | March 14, 2025 | Category: Business

AirAsia Announces Direct Flights Between Kuala Lumpur and Karachi Starting May 30, 2025
AirAsia Announces Direct Flights Between Kuala Lumpur and Karachi Starting May 30, 2025

AirAsia has announced the inauguration of direct flights connecting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city. This new route...

By Web Desk | March 14, 2025 | Category: Business, World

PSX Surges as Moody’s Upgrades Outlook on Pakistan’s Banking Sector
PSX Surges as Moody’s Upgrades Outlook on Pakistan’s Banking Sector

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant rally on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing by 1,009.70 points,...

By Web Desk | March 13, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Federal Government Announces Early Salary and Pension Disbursement Ahead of Eid ul-Fitr 2025
Federal Government Announces Early Salary and Pension Disbursement Ahead of Eid ul-Fitr 2025

In anticipation of Eid ul-Fitr 2025, the federal government has announced that salaries and pensions for March will be disbursed...

By Web Desk | March 13, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Pakistani CEOs Foresee Robust Economic Growth in 2025 Amid Improved Business Confidence
Pakistani CEOs Foresee Robust Economic Growth in 2025 Amid Improved Business Confidence

Pakistani CEOs Foresee Robust Economic Growth in 2025 Amid Improved Business Confidence In a significant shift from previous years, Pakistani...

By Web Desk | March 12, 2025 | Category: Business

State Bank of Pakistan Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Amid Cooling Inflation
State Bank of Pakistan Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Amid Cooling Inflation

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recently paused its series of interest rate cuts, maintaining the key policy rate at...

By Web Desk | March 12, 2025 | Category: Business

FBR Identifies Over 70 Real Estate Agents for Alleged Dollar Transfers to UAE via Hundi
FBR Identifies Over 70 Real Estate Agents for Alleged Dollar Transfers to UAE via Hundi

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified over 70 real estate agents allegedly involved in transferring substantial amounts of...

By Web Desk | March 12, 2025 | Category: Business

Pakistan to Import Sugar to Stabilize Domestic Prices
Pakistan to Import Sugar to Stabilize Domestic Prices

In an effort to stabilize domestic sugar prices and provide relief to consumers, the Pakistani government has announced plans to...

By Web Desk | March 12, 2025 | Category: Business

Significant Reduction in Petrol and Diesel Prices Expected in Pakistan
Significant Reduction in Petrol and Diesel Prices Expected in Pakistan

Pakistan is poised to implement significant reductions in petrol and diesel prices in the coming days, offering relief to consumers...

By Web Desk | March 12, 2025 | Category: Business

President Zardari Advocates for Salary and Pension Increases in Upcoming 2025-26 Budget
President Zardari Advocates for Salary and Pension Increases in Upcoming 2025-26 Budget

President Asif Ali Zardari has advocated for increased salaries and pensions in the forthcoming federal budget for the fiscal year...

By Web Desk | March 11, 2025 | Category: Business

PTCL Appoints Zarrar Hasham Khan as New Chairman
PTCL Appoints Zarrar Hasham Khan as New Chairman

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has appointed Zarrar Hasham Khan as its new chairman, succeeding Azfar Manzoor. The company announced...

By Web Desk | March 11, 2025 | Category: Business

PM Shehbaz Takes on Sugar Cartel: Crackdown on Price Manipulation & Tax Evasion
PM Shehbaz Takes on Sugar Cartel: Crackdown on Price Manipulation & Tax Evasion

In a decisive move to combat tax evasion and ensure fair sugar prices, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has implemented stringent...

By News-Editor | March 11, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Govt Should Resolve Textile Sector Crisis Immediately – Mian Zahid Hussain
Govt Should Resolve Textile Sector Crisis Immediately – Mian Zahid Hussain

The textile sector, Pakistan’s largest export contributor and the second-largest employment provider, is in a deep crisis. Over 100 textile...

By News-Editor | March 7, 2025 | Category: Business

Govt’s Rs1.25 Trillion Bank Loan Plan to Ease Circular Debt – Impact on Energy Sector & Banks
Govt’s Rs1.25 Trillion Bank Loan Plan to Ease Circular Debt – Impact on Energy Sector & Banks

Govt’s Rs1.25 Trillion Bank Loan Plan to Tackle Circular Debt – What It Means for Energy Sector & Banks Pakistan’s...

By News-Editor | March 7, 2025 | Category: Business

Pakistan’s Push for Higher Taxes on Unhealthy Foods: A Step Toward Better Public Health
Pakistan’s Push for Higher Taxes on Unhealthy Foods: A Step Toward Better Public Health

Pakistan’s National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services has backed a proposal to increase taxes on unhealthy food products,...

By Web Desk | March 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Health

Pakistan and China Sign MoU to Enhance Space Collaboration
Pakistan and China Sign MoU to Enhance Space Collaboration

In a significant development, Pakistan and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster their cooperation in space...

By Web Desk | February 28, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Tech, World

Wheat and Corn Prices Stabilize Amid U.S. Planting Forecasts and Market Fluctuations
Wheat and Corn Prices Stabilize Amid U.S. Planting Forecasts and Market Fluctuations

In recent trading sessions, Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat and corn futures have experienced stabilization following significant sell-offs. These...

By Web Desk | February 28, 2025 | Category: Business