In preparation for this visit, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level meeting, under the directive of the prime minister, said a press release. Senior officials from federal ministries and heads of various sectors participated, highlighting the importance of this collaboration. Ahsan Iqbal directed the ministries to develop a […]
Over 100 people were working in the factory when workers heard a series of explosions from the second floor, where lithium-ion batteries were being inspected and packaged, firefighter Kim Jin-young told media. In the massive blaze that ensued, twenty-two people were killed, including 20 foreign nationals — 18 Chinese, one from Laos, and one of […]
A delegation from the Pakistan Business Council held discussions with FM Aurangzeb concerning the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. During the meeting, the delegation presented specific tax proposals and commended the government’s ongoing efforts. Aurangzeb assured the delegation that their recommendations were being carefully considered and would be taken into account as much as possible in […]
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had set the official price at Rs234.60 per kg, but the market price has soared to Rs280-285 per kg. Following the price hike, the cost of a domestic LPG cylinder has increased by Rs600, now selling at Rs3,370. Similarly, commercial cylinders are now priced at Rs12,435, up from […]
According to details, the Excise Department will hold a ‘historic auction’ of premium number plates on June 29 at a local hotel in Karachi. Interested participants can register now for the event. The auction will feature premium number plates in the Platinum, Gold, and Silver categories. Representatives from car manufacturing companies have also been invited […]
Policymakers and the elite are seen as neglecting the country’s foundations while enjoying increasing privileges funded by the hard-earned income of the salaried class. It appears that the budget, seemingly prepared without benefiting any industry, is strangling the IT sector. Although the government allocated a budget of Rs79 billion for the IT sector, IT professionals […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to an emboldened opposition for “consensus” Monday, as parliament opened following an election setback that forced him into a coalition government for the first time in a decade. Expected in the first session, which will run until July 3, is a preview of Modi’s plans for his third term […]
A stronger greenback makes dollar-denominated commodities less attractive for holders of other currencies. However, both benchmark crude contracts gained about 3% last week on signs of stronger oil product demand in the U.S., the world’s largest consumer, and OPEC+ cuts kept supply in check. U.S. crude inventories fell while gasoline demand rose for the seventh […]
Household spending, traditionally a strong contributor to Indonesia’s GDP, and election-related spending helped to expand Southeast Asia’s largest economy 5.11 percent in the first quarter of 2024. And it is expected to expand five percent overall this year, followed by 5.1 percent in 2025 and 2026, according to the World Bank’s Indonesia Economic Prospects report. […]
The final rites of Sepoy Haroon William were performed at Saint Paul’s Church in Rawalpindi with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, senior civilian and military officials, soldiers, citizens, and relatives of the martyr in attendance. Sepoy Haroon William was martyred along with four other soldiers in the […]
