Category: Business
Crypto should be regulated like gambling: UK lawmakers
Cryptocurrency investments in Britain should be regulated like the gambling industry, UK lawmakers said on May 17. The plea, from parliament’s powerful cross-party...
Singer Aima Baig reveals dramatic hair makeover
Aima Baig, a celebrated Pakistani singer, has been captivating audiences with her exceptional vocal talent and impressive sense of style. With a string of chart-topping...
IMF deal likely out of sight as Pakistan goes up in political smoke
Pakistan’s chances of clinching a long-suspended International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout — decisive to dodge an impending debt default — have been likely...
Pakistan buys Russian oil but sees diversified future
Facing a deep economic crisis, Pakistan has started to buy Russian oil, but the country’s petroleum minister says the future lies in diversified, especially green,...
False news of decreased car prices in Pakistan spreads confusion
The proliferation of fake news has become an increasingly serious issue in recent years, with social media platforms and messaging apps providing an easy medium for...
Joblessness reaches crisis levels in Pakistan due to economic slowdown
The decline in industrial production has led to the loss of millions of jobs across Pakistan in both formal and informal sectors. Ongoing restrictions on the import of...
Pakistan may pay price of Russian crude in Chinese currency
Pakistan is expected to pay for a test cargo of 750,000 barrels of Russian oil in Chinese Yuan, with the cargo scheduled to arrive in June, according to a report. A...
IMF to discuss Pakistan’s budget plans as funding lifeline nears
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing to discuss Pakistan’s budget plans for the coming financial year, as part of a long-awaited bailout tranche from...
Inflation in Pakistan surges to record high in April amid costly food prices
Inflation in Pakistan surged to a record 36.4 per cent in April from a year earlier, driven mainly by skyrocketing food prices and rising energy costs, official data...
Pakistan places first order for discounted Russian oil: minister
After months-long discussions, Pakistan has placed its first order for discounted Russian crude oil under a new deal struck between Islamabad and Moscow. State Minister...