Business

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Despite unfavourable economic and political headwinds, it is commendable that the current government is aiming for a take-off...

Listen to article BRUSSELS: The Laffer curve has its origins way back in time; the Muslim philosopher Ibn Khaldun wrote in his...

Listen to article KARACHI: Economists, analysts, and commentators frequently rely on data, forecasts, and discussions of micro and macroeconomic indicators on daily...

Listen to article KARACHI: The US is vigorously pursuing hegemonic protectionism in international trade and supply chain, while adopting a tariff regime...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: There was vision 2010. Then there was vision 2025 and now there is vision 2047. I was part...

Listen to article KARACHI: The challenges faced by the salaried class in Pakistan are intensifying with each passing day. From the overall...

Listen to article KARACHI: Criticising the failure to fulfil basic responsibilities, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) President Muhammad...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government's decision to reduce pension benefits of retired civil servants and armed forces personnel is projected to...

Listen to article KARACHI: Despite economic slowdown and political instability, sales of electric motorbikes grew in 2024 and are expected to rise...

Listen to article LONDON/NEW YORK: Some of the world's largest hedge funds finished 2024 with comfortable double-digit returns, benefiting from chaotic markets,...

Listen to article KARACHI: With new year euphoria, the KSE-100 index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish trajectory in the...

Listen to article NEW YORK: The stock market faces its first major test of the year in the coming week, with investors...

Listen to article BENGALURU, INDIA: Microsoft is planning to invest about $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on developing data centres to train...

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's deficit for this fiscal year is expected to be just below HK$100 billion ($13 billion), the...

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Exploration (Pvt) Limited (PEL) has acquired key energy assets from Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec). This...

Listen to article Gold prices witnessed a decline both in international and local markets on Saturday. In the global bullion market, the price...

Listen to article Gold prices have decreased in both global and local markets. In the international bullion market, the price of gold...

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing its digital assistant Siri of listening...

HOUSTON: Oil prices edged higher on Friday and were on track for weekly gains as cold weather in Europe and...

LAHORE: Suggestions have been sought from stakeholders and in light of these proposals an action plan will be finalised to...