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Listen to article HOUSTON: Oil prices slipped on Friday as the US imposed new Iran-related sanctions marking a diplomatic approach that fed...

After the federal budget, ordinary citizens face growing financial pressure while the elite continue to enjoy privileges, economic nationalists said....

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government has started seeking feedback on the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, which is a key...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's steel sector may become the first casualty of the government's decision to open the economy to foreign...

Listen to article KUNMING: With the growing popularity of Pakistani products such as fresh fruits, pink Himalayan salt and handcrafted goods among...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended June 19, 2025 recorded an increase of 0.27% compared...

ISLAMABAD: In a paradoxical move, the government on Thursday decided to import 750,000 metric tonnes of sugar after having already...

Listen to article LAHORE: Former energy and finance minister Naveed Qamar said Parliament has made history by reviewing the 2025-26 budget word...

Listen to article KARACHI: Representatives of the Salaried Class Alliance Pakistan have raised serious concerns over the proposed Finance Bill 2025-26, calling...

Listen to article KARACHI: Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose to $17.1 billion as of June 13, 2025, according to data...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervaiz Malik is leading Pakistan's delegation to the St Petersburg International Economic Forum...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Thursday officially launched the...

Listen to article LAHORE: Local auto industry has termed the government's target of having at least 30% electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030...

Listen to article KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower by over 450 points on Thursday following a volatile session as early...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Ministry of Finance to swiftly secure consent of the...

Listen to article KARACHI: Pakistan's textile exports — the country's largest export-earning sector and a crucial pillar for its trade balance —...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: In a bid to expand the tax base, the federal government has proposed tough new measures under the...

Listen to article The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reduced its key interest rate to 0% on Thursday, citing a decline in inflation,...

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher inflation and cooler...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Banks have failed to achieve the target for extending credit to farmers as they have been able to...