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Upcoming budget may include income tax relief amid salary, pension freeze
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Foreign economic assistance inflows rise nearly 20pc
ISLAMABAD: Foreign economic assistance (FEA) inflows to Pakistan surged by almost 20 per cent to $6.594bn in the first three quarters (July-March) of the current fiscal year, mainly on the back of programme support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Total inflows (excluding IMF disbursement...
Mango harvest in a bind
Once again, this year’s mango season will be challenging for producers for a variety of reasons, including current marketing prospects, unending orchard diseases, the closure of the Afghanistan border and highly unstable conditions in the Middle East and Iran amidst the US-Israel and Iran war. This ...
Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot water
There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
British singer claims electronics company ‘repeatedly refused’ to stop using a photo of her on its packagingDua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15m (£11m, A$20.6m), alleging that the electronics company used a photo of her to sell its TVs without financially compensating her or seeking her permi...
Bessent, He set to finalise Trump-Xi summit plan
BEIJING: Senior Chinese and US officials will hold talks in South Korea in the coming days, Beijing’s commerce ministry and Washington’s treasury secretary said Sunday, ahead of an expected summit between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement that Vi...
Cotton stocks at ‘lowest ebb’ ahead of ginning season
LAHORE: The cotton sector is facing an unprecedented supply crisis as stocks in the country have reportedly fallen below 10,000 bales before the start of the new ginning season, raising fears that some textile mills may partially shut down in the coming weeks due to cotton shortages. It is perhaps t...
Chocolate recall hits company's entire product lineup over salmonella contamination fears
Spring & Mulberry expands its chocolate recall to all products after FDA links a date ingredient to possible contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Chocolate recall hits company's entire product lineup over Salmonella contamination fears
Spring & Mulberry expands its chocolate recall to all products after FDA links a date ingredient to possible contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Trump orders federal agencies to prioritize American-made goods and curb waiver use
President Trump says federal agencies must prioritize American-made products, pledging to close waiver loopholes and boost domestic manufacturing enforcement.
Buc-ee's set to debut in 6 new states in major expansion push across US
The popular Buc-ee’s chain is set to debut in six new states, bringing its oversized stores, clean restrooms and fuel hubs to more drivers nationwide.
Hantavirus cruise ship passengers 'remain asymptomatic' before flights home – video
Spanish health minister Monica Garcia says all those onboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship were 'asymptomatic' after it arrived in Tenerife in the Canary Islands on Sunday. Everyone disembarking will be checked for symptoms, authorities say, and be taken off the ship only once evacuation flights...
My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.
Consumers Lean on a ‘Hamster Wheel’ of Credit to Manage Rising Costs
As prices increase for gas, groceries and other staples, more and more households are borrowing to get by.
Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says
The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.
AOC-backed $25 minimum wage could squeeze small businesses in red states
A $25 minimum wage sounds appealing but experts and economists warn it could squeeze small businesses and hit lower-wage states hardest.
Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speech
Officials reportedly drafting legislation likely to safeguard Britain’s last blast furnaces and save thousands of jobsWhat went wrong, and what happens now?The full nationalisation of British Steel is expected to be announced in the king’s speech this week, a year after the government took over the ...
Americans lean on credit cards and buy now, pay later as gas prices eat bigger share of income
Rising gas prices push lower-income consumers to rely more on credit as fuel costs climb to their highest share of household income since March 2022
What’s Happened So Far at the Musk v. OpenAI Trial
Elon Musk’s court battle against OpenAI has laid bare tensions between the start-up's leaders and raised questions about the billionaire’s motivations.
Mike Ashley admits he was behind video that brought down JD Sports chair
Sports Direct founder says people in his employ recorded footage of Peter Cowgill meeting another retail bossThe Sports Direct founder, Mike Ashley, has admitted to arranging surveillance footage that brought down his rival Peter Cowgill, the former JD Sports chair.Cowgill was secretly filmed in 202...
Retirees Expect Their Home to Be a Financial Safety Net. They Shouldn’t.
Older homeowners often can’t afford to maintain their houses or don’t understand the value in updating them. And that can mean thousands lost when they sell.