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Job growth in the U.S. exceeded forecasts, with 130,000 positions added last month.
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Job growth beat forecasts as the U.S. labor market added more positions than expected last month.

Losses of state-owned enterprises cut by Rs74bn over three years: FinMin
Feb 18, 2026

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said losses of state-owned enterprises have declined by Rs74 billion ove...

Pakistan records January current account surplus: SBP
Feb 18, 2026

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest figures for the country’s current account, showing that in Janu...

India gains global momentum through historic trade deals, but hurdles remain
Feb 18, 2026

Historic trade agreements have strengthened India’s global position, even as structural and policy challenges remain.

Electricity tariff for industrial consumers cut by Rs4.4
Feb 17, 2026

In a major relief for the industrial sector, the government has reduced electricity prices by Rs4.4 per unit for industr...

Private sector loans increase to Rs10,342bn, up 6.6% in Jan 2026
Feb 17, 2026

Banks recorded a significant increase in lending to Pakistan’s private sector, with annual loans rising by 6.6% in Janua...

PM reviews new net metering policy as Nepra invites stakeholder feedback
Feb 17, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the new net metering policy.

Hyatt chairman steps down following scrutiny over Epstein connections
Feb 17, 2026

The chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation has resigned following renewed scrutiny over past associations with Jeffrey Eps...

IMF mission set to arrive in Pakistan on Feb 25 for third economic review
Feb 16, 2026

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is set to arrive in Pakistan on February 25 for the third economic review t...

Gold falls more than 1% amid thin trading and profit-taking
Feb 16, 2026

Gold prices dropped on Monday, pressured by thin trading volumes as US and China markets remained shut due to local publ...

British American Tobacco Urges Consistency and Stability in Excise Tax Policy
Feb 13, 2026

A delegation of international tobacco companies met Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and discussed fiscal ref...

Russian authorities move toward banning WhatsApp in latest tech clampdown
Feb 12, 2026

The move comes amid an ongoing crackdown on foreign messaging and social media services.

Trump threatens to stop launch of cross-border US-Canada bridge.
Feb 11, 2026

Former president raises concerns over the cross-border project, citing political and economic considerations.

Saudi Arabia to ease alcohol ban for affluent foreign residents.
Feb 11, 2026

Saudi Arabia has quietly started to allow wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol, a huge change after a 73-year ban. C...

US to Exempt Certain Bangladeshi Garments from Tariffs
Feb 10, 2026

The United States has announced tariff exemptions for select clothing imports from Bangladesh, a move expected to suppor...

Government Plans Corporate Tax Relief to Revive Industries and Boost GDP
Feb 10, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz-Sharif-led government has unveiled plans to reduce the corporate tax burden to stimulate industri...


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