NEW YORK: Oil prices rose for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, as traders downplayed hopes of a Middle East ceasefire and focused on a […]
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IRS Unveils New Tax Brackets and Deductions for 2025
The IRS has unveiled new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for the 2025 tax year, effective for returns filed in 2026, as reported […]
Pakistan Briefs IMF on Key Reforms During Washington Visit
Pakistan’s delegation, led by Secretary Finance Imdad Ullah Bosal and Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmed, met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura […]
SOE Reforms Fail to Deliver Desired Outcomes: SBP
KARACHI: The state-owned enterprises (SOEs), both existing and privatised, continue to face significant issues, indicating that the reforms have not met the desired outcomes. The […]
India Seeks Mineral Agreement with US, Eyes Broader Trade Pact
NEW DELHI: India’s trade minister announced on Saturday that the country is seeking a critical mineral partnership agreement with the United States, aiming to pave […]
PSX Comes Off Peak on Profit-Taking
Benchmark KSE-100 Index Loses 233 Points, or 0.27% WoW, Settles at 85,250 Our Correspondent KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bull-run and soared […]
Aurangzeb Due in US Today for Talks with IMF, WB
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to arrive in the US capital on Sunday to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary […]
Agriculturalists Advocate for Free Wheat Market
Lahore: Agriculturalists and businessmen are urging the government to implement a free market mechanism for wheat to eliminate confusion and ensure farmers receive fair prices […]
CPEC’s Eastern Route Found Most Beneficial for Regional Connectivity
ISLAMABAD: The eastern route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been identified as the most advantageous in terms of provincial representation, regional and trans-border […]
Short-term Inflation Surges to 15%
ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), surged to 15.02% in the week ending October 17, driven by rising prices of perishable […]