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2 August 2025

Business

Pakistan’s Solar Shift: Middle Class Struggles to Keep Pace
Pakistan’s Solar Shift: Middle Class Struggles to Keep Pace

Solar Energy Surge Creates Divide in Pakistan Amidst Rising Electricity Costs During the intense heatwave in Karachi this past April,...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

South Korean stocks reach a one-month peak; auto sector rises amid tariff optimism.
South Korean stocks reach a one-month peak; auto sector rises amid tariff optimism.

South Korean Financial Market Update South Korean equities mirrored Wall Street’s decline but are poised for weekly gains. The KOSPI...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Deutsche Bank Reports 39% Increase in Q1 Earnings
Deutsche Bank Reports 39% Increase in Q1 Earnings

Deutsche Bank’s Profit Surges 39% in Q1 FRANKFURT: Deutsche Bank reported a notable 39% increase in its first-quarter profit on...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Norsk Hydro’s first-quarter underlying profit misses estimates; lowers extrusion forecast
Norsk Hydro’s first-quarter underlying profit misses estimates; lowers extrusion forecast

Norsk Hydro’s Core Profit Surges 76% in First Quarter Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminum manufacturer, announced a substantial 76% increase...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Asia LNG demand soft in April; Europe sees less pressure: Russell
Asia LNG demand soft in April; Europe sees less pressure: Russell

LNG Imports in Asia and Europe Show Diverging Trends Launceston: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) import activity in Asia showed signs...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

China shares dip marginally, Hong Kong rises as traders weigh tariff effects
China shares dip marginally, Hong Kong rises as traders weigh tariff effects

China Stocks Fluctuate as Investors Await Clarity on US Tariffs China’s stock market experienced slight declines amid choppy trading on...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

UK tax body ends inquiry into Tariq Mir in MQM’s £1.5 tax case.
UK tax body ends inquiry into Tariq Mir in MQM’s £1.5 tax case.

UK Tax Authority Drops Case Against Former MQM Leader Tariq Mir LONDON: His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK’s...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, UK, World

Corn, soybean prices dip as US planting advances; wheat strengthens
Corn, soybean prices dip as US planting advances; wheat strengthens

Corn and Soybeans Decline Amid Trade Tensions and Planting Progress SINGAPORE: Corn and soybean prices experienced a decline on Tuesday...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, China, United States, Weather, World

Thai Baht and US Dollar Show Gains on Tuesday
Thai Baht and US Dollar Show Gains on Tuesday

Thai Baht Rises Against US Dollar The Thai baht demonstrated strength against the US dollar in trading on Tuesday. At...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Palm oil futures begin trading down amid softer crude, edible oil values.
Palm oil futures begin trading down amid softer crude, edible oil values.

Palm Oil Futures Decline Amid Weaker Market Conditions KUALA LUMPUR: On Tuesday, Malaysian palm oil futures experienced a slight decrease...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business

US Diplomat Highlights Commerce, Capital Potential in Karachi Trip
US Diplomat Highlights Commerce, Capital Potential in Karachi Trip

US Diplomat Reaffirms Commitment to Bolstering Economic Ties with Pakistan During her recent trip to Karachi, US Charge d’ Affaires...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest, United States

Gwadar Port: Notification Released for Potassium Sulphate Export
Gwadar Port: Notification Released for Potassium Sulphate Export

Commerce Ministry Authorizes Potassium Sulphate Export from Gwadar Port The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has enacted a Statutory Regulatory Order...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Revised Title: PM stresses openness, prompt finalisation of PIA sale.
Revised Title: PM stresses openness, prompt finalisation of PIA sale.

PM Directs Transparency in PIA Privatization Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed relevant departments to maintain openness throughout the Pakistan...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

Textile body asks govt to share peak-hour tariff info.
Textile body asks govt to share peak-hour tariff info.

Aptma Seeks Transparency on Electricity Tariff Hurdles The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has urged the government to disclose...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Sindh highway shutdowns worry exporters.
Sindh highway shutdowns worry exporters.

Closure of Sindh Highways Sparks Concern for Textile Exports The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has expressed serious...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Rupee-Dollar Equilibrium: Market Dollar Purchases Unsustainable, Says Pasha
Rupee-Dollar Equilibrium: Market Dollar Purchases Unsustainable, Says Pasha

SBP’s Dollar Procurement Policy Questioned The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) practice of acquiring dollars from the market, sourced from...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Kohala Hydropower Plant: Chinese Firm Asks Pakistan to Extend LoS
Kohala Hydropower Plant: Chinese Firm Asks Pakistan to Extend LoS

Kohala Hydropower Project Seeks Extension of Letter of Support ISLAMABAD: Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL), a Chinese firm, has formally...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, China, Latest

Gulf Stock Markets Mostly Rise Before Profit Reports
Gulf Stock Markets Mostly Rise Before Profit Reports

Gulf Stock Markets Close Higher Amid Earnings Anticipation and Trade Sentiment On Monday, the majority of stock markets in the...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Wheat falls 10-11 cents, corn dips 6-7, soy declines 5-6.
Wheat falls 10-11 cents, corn dips 6-7, soy declines 5-6.

U.S. Grain and Soy Complex Trading Expectations Here’s what to expect as grain and soy complex trading resumes at the...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, China, United States

Wall St sees mixed open ahead of key earnings, data
Wall St sees mixed open ahead of key earnings, data

Wall Street Awaits Key Data and Earnings Amid Trade Policy Concerns The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones experienced modest...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, United States