Hamza steps up criticism of govt over rising inflation, other issues LAHORE: Calling Prime Minister Imran Khan as ‘dictator,’ Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly and... Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am
Pakistan Allowing Nawaz to leave Pakistan was a 'big mistake': PM Imran Reiterates govt will not give any NRO to the opposition Updated 18 Feb, 2022 09:23pm
Markets Sri Lanka out of cash to buy oil: minister COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's state-run petroleum company has run out of cash to buy oil, and fuel shortages across the... Published 18 Feb, 2022 03:10pm
Markets Japan's consumer prices rise in January, but at slower pace TOKYO: Japan's core consumer prices rose for a fifth straight month in January but at a slower pace than in the... Published 18 Feb, 2022 10:18am
Opinion Crisis of inflation, debt, and weak SDR allocation response ‘We’ve entered an era where supply constraints are the driving force of inflation rather than excess demand. ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Business & Finance Nestlé Pakistan reports annual results for 2021 KARACHI: Nestlé Pakistan Limited reported its annual results for 2021, continuing its journey towards recovery... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Business & Finance Nestle 2021 turnover swells on inflation-fuelled price hikes ZURICH: Swiss food giant Nestle's turnover increased in 2021, results showed Thursday, thanks not only to its shift... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:12pm
Markets FTSE 100 down after strong inflation; Indivior jumps • Russia-Ukraine tensions ease, but still in focus • FTSE 100 down 0.1pc, FTSE 250 off 0.1pc LONDON: ... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Markets Tech, finance lift Hong Kong shares as Ukraine worries ease HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares rose on Wednesday, tracking a regional rally as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Business & Finance IMF sees inflation as 'significant risk,' but eyes gradual moderation in rising prices WASHINGTON: Headline inflation has moved above central bank targets in most Group of 20 economies despite weaker... Published 16 Feb, 2022 10:03pm
Pakistan Experts weigh in as Pakistan comes to terms with all-time high petrol prices Apart from outright inflationary impact, analysts outline sectors that will suffer as a result Published 16 Feb, 2022 08:02pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia's Jan inflation rate up 1.2% y/y DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's consumer price index rose 1.2% in January from a year earlier, fuelled by higher transport... Published 15 Feb, 2022 11:18am
Pakistan Inflation: JI chief steps up criticism of PTI govt LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the prime minister and his team have no feeling for people... Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:47am
World Erdogan slashes VAT on basic foods as inflation spirals ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday slashed sales tax on dairy products, fruit, vegetables... Published 13 Feb, 2022 05:48am
Pakistan PPP says concerned at increase in electricity rates, circular debt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has expressed serious concern over increase in electricity rates and... Published 13 Feb, 2022 05:48am
Editorials Meeting expenses EDITORIAL: It’s no surprise that the Pulse Consultants Survey, which interviewed 2,000 people from all social and... Published 13 Feb, 2022 05:48am
Markets Wall Street mixed as inflation worries linger NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Friday as investors digested hot inflation data that caused a... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Markets Copper retreats on risk-off sentiment, profit-taking LONDON: Copper lurched lower on Friday, hit by profit-taking and risk-off sentiment in wider financial markets on... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Pakistan Qureshi objects at foreign ministry being excluded from PM's 'appreciation' Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has objected to the criteria set by Advisor to Prime Minister on Establishment... Published 11 Feb, 2022 06:25pm
Business & Finance Jawad says PKR slide has fueled inflation, increased debt ISLAMABAD: Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum Ahmad Jawad has said that rupee devolution has sparked ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Pakistan PPP leader optimistic about Feb 27 ‘long march’ protest’s prospects LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan People’s Party Punjab president Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Tuesday said ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
World India's Modi defends handling of pandemic amid opposition protests NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic over... Published 08 Feb, 2022 04:12pm
Business & Finance 'Worst to come' on soaring UK food prices: Tesco boss LONDON: The "worst is still to come" over soaring food prices, Britain's biggest retailer Tesco has warned as fears... Published 07 Feb, 2022 07:13pm
Opinion Do not flirt with petroleum prices The international oil prices are hovering their seven year high, and the current government in Pakistan is entering... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Pakistan Inflation, more taxes: APAT finalising anti-govt protest march LAHORE: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran (APAT) has started holding corner meetings with leaders of all the major... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:47am
Opinion Steps aimed at taming inflation That rising inflation has become a global challenge is a fact that has found its best expression from the Bank of... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:47am
Business & Finance Dollar recovers from two-week low after US jobs surprise NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar rose from two-week lows on Friday, after data showed the world’s largest economy created... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Print CAD, inflation challenges driven by rising world commodity prices: Baqir ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir Thursday said Pakistan’s current economic ... Updated 04 Feb, 2022 09:49am
Editorials The spectre of rising inflation EDITORIAL: There is no respite on the inflation front. The headline number at 13 percent in January 2022 is the... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Business & Finance BoE hikes rates to 0.5pc LONDON: The Bank of England raised interest rates to 0.5% on Thursday and nearly half its policymakers wanted a... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
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