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Don't risk stability warns Reeves, as figures reveal unexpected economic growth - highest in the G7
The UK economy unexpectedly grew during first month of the Iran war, new official figures reveal.
Don't risk stability warns Reeves, as figures reveal unexpected economic growth
The economy unexpectedly grew in the first month of the Iran war, according to official figures.
UK economy unexpectedly grew in first month of Iran war, new GDP figures show
The economy unexpectedly grew in the first month of the Iran war, according to official figures.
HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.
Eric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China
The president’s middle son is said to be joining his father in a “personal capacity” rather than to make business deals.
Australian giant Coles misled shoppers with fake discounts, court rules
The decision, which comes amid similar case against Woolworths, could mean significant penalties.
FBR mulls AI-based monitoring
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday reviewed a set of tax enforcement measures for the upcoming federal budget, focusing on curbing evasion and improving revenue collection through greater use of technology. This was discussed in a special meeting on tax enforcement measures chaired by Economic A...
Finance minister heads to China for Panda bond launch
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Aurangzeb, IMF mission discuss revenue targets, fiscal reforms ahead of budget
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PSX gains modest momentum in early trading
KSE-100 climbs 254 points to near the 167,700 level
Public Sector Development Programme spending remains sluggish
ISLAMABAD: At a time when Pakistan’s economy is struggling to regain momentum, development spending has remained sluggish, with allocations reaching only 56 per cent and actual utilisation falling short by around 18pc during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year. The utilisation under the P...
Instant noodle recall issued nationwide over possible peanut contamination
A nationwide recall has been issued for a popular instant noodle product after a potential peanut contamination raised serious allergy concerns.
PSX extends losses as index hits pre-war level
KARACHI: Despite inflows from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded losses for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday amid persistent volatility triggering selling from nervous investors, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index below the pre-war level. Wh...
PM Shehbaz orders easy SME loans
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the commercial banks to provide easy loans to women entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises, and to assist them in exporting their products, as SMEs have full potential for the development of the national economy and for increasin...
Chinese firm plans $500m export facility
ISLAMABAD: A leading Chinese company is establishing a large-scale manufacturing facility in Pakistan, with the potential to generate annual exports of $400 million to $500m and create up to 20,000 local jobs, reflecting renewed investment interest as the country seeks to boost industrial output and...
OpenAI backs creation of global AI governance body led by the U.S. that would include China as a member
OpenAI VP Chris Lehane supports creating a global AI governance body led by the U.S. that includes China, amid Trump's visit for talks with Xi Jinping.
Mamdani Urges State to Block Western Union’s Deal for Intermex
New York City’s mayor said the company’s proposed acquisition of Intermex could make it costlier for immigrants to send money abroad.
Here’s How Trump’s Trade War on China Ended Up in a Stalemate
As President Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping, a trade war that once threatened to freeze commerce between the two countries has given way to an uneasy truce.
What to Watch at Trump and Xi’s U.S.-China Summit
Here’s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations’ leaders.
FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony
Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says
Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
Cisco to cut thousands of jobs as AI push accelerates after earnings beat
Cisco reported record revenue and surging AI demand while announcing job cuts affecting thousands as it repositions for an AI-driven future.
Florida bans sloth imports after dozens of animals die at planned Orlando attraction
Florida wildlife officials temporarily ban sloth imports after fatal infections killed dozens of animals at a now-closed planned Orlando attraction, Sloth World.
A Start-Up Aiming to Make Geothermal Energy Mainstream Goes Public
Fervo Energy, which uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to produce power from the earth’s heat, raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering.