The federal government announced on Wednesday a reduction of 2 rupees per liter in high -speed gasoline and diesel prices, after reviewing routine prices every two weeks. This step comes in response to modern fluctuations in the international oil markets and aims to provide modest comfort to consumers who are struggling with inflation. An official … Read more
Singapore: Asian stock markets went for a second consecutive week of Friday and dollars to the first weekly height in more than a month, as investors welcomed clear softening the White House position in China, although there was no signal to land. The US Tech Giant and Google Parent Alphabet also won the profit expectations … Read more
Trade relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have witnessed significant growth, as the trade of bilateral goods increased by 27 % to $ 1.575 billion during the first nine months (July to March) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, according to the latest data from customs. One of the main factors that lead this increase was … Read more
After a promising end until 2024, when production increased by 6.2 %, filming days during production in the Los Angeles region decreased by 22.4 % from January to March 2025, according to the Filmla report. There were only 5,295 days of shooting across all major photography categories. Commercial ads decreased by 2.1 % to 796 … Read more
Oil prices extended losses on Monday, as more than 2 % decreased, as the commercial tensions between the United States and China have stunned fears of the recession that could reduce raw demand. Brent and WTI standards have decreased to their lowest levels since April 2021. Brent futures decreased by $ 1.61, or 2.5 %, … Read more
In response to a sharp drop in local stock prices, the sovereign wealth fund in China is entering on Monday, which increased stock holdings to support the market. Central Huijin Investment, a unit of China Investment Corp owned by the Chinese State Council, has announced that it has bought shares listed in China through the … Read more
BeijingConsumer prices in China decreased at a sharp pace at 13 months in February, while producers’ prices continued, reflecting a decrease in seasonal demand and the ongoing consumer warned due to concerns about jobs and income. Data of the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) decreased by 0.7 % in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s cement shipments witnessed a mixed trend in December 2024, with domestic despatches declining by 4.76% while exports rose significantly. Data from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) revealed that domestic despatch stood at 3.370 million tons in December 2024, down from 3.539 million tons in December 2023. In contrast, exports rose by … Read more
IslamabadWheat imports into the country during the first four months of the current fiscal year recorded a 100 percent decline compared to imports for the corresponding period last year. During the period from July-October 2023-24, the country spent $166,633 million on importing more than 556,903 metric tons of wheat to meet local needs, which recorded … Read more