HeadlinesPower Division tasked with completing privatisation of three DISCOs by Q2 of FY2025-26
Standing Committee on Privatisation sets deadline for Power Division to finalise terms for privatization of Hesco, Pesco, and Fesco by September or October 2025; privatisation process to begin by end of May
Apr 24, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan secures $1 billion loan from foreign banks with ADB guarantee
Loan to be acquired at 7.6% interest, deal with Standard Chartered Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank, supported by ADB guarantee, aims to boost foreign exchange reserves, despite Pakistan’s low credit rating
Apr 24, 2025
HeadlinesGovt set to abolish 3-7% FED on property transactions to boost real estate sector
PM has already approved the removal of this duty, and a summary has been submitted to federal cabinet for approval, sources say
Apr 24, 2025
HeadlinesIndia suspends Indus Waters Treaty following IIOJK attack
Pakistan convenes emergency security meeting as diplomatic ties plunge
Apr 23, 2025
HeadlinesAli Tareen dismisses Multan Sultans exit rumours, questions PSL’s financial structure
Team owner says current renewal terms are unsustainable but has no intention of parting ways with the franchise
Apr 23, 2025
HeadlinesBarkat Frisian Agro to invest Rs500m in dried egg powder plant, eyes global market reach
With a production capacity of up to 1,080 metric tons, the facility will mark the company’s expansion into high-demand, shelf-stable protein products
Apr 23, 2025
TechGoogle and X may face EU fines as regulators continue crackdown on Big Tech
EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera asserts that all companies operating in the EU must comply with European laws and respect European values
Apr 23, 2025
TechEU fines Apple and Meta a combined 700 million euros for violating DMA
The fines are relatively modest compared to previous penalties under the leadership of former EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager
Apr 23, 2025
World Business NewsIMF warns new U.S. tariffs will push global public debt to nearly 100% of GDP by 2030
The IMF's latest projections estimate global public debt will rise by 2.8 percentage points to 95.1% of GDP by 2025, and reach 99.6% by 2030
Apr 23, 2025
TechMeta Oversight Board criticizes company’s policy overhaul on content moderation
The board operates independently and expressed concerns that the changes were implemented hastily without clear public information
Apr 23, 2025
AutomobileXiaomi denies delay in YU7 electric SUV launch
The YU7 is expected to be a direct competitor to Tesla’s Model Y
Apr 23, 2025
AutomobileChina's Leapmotor delivers 8,000 B10 SUVs within 13 days of launch
According to Vice President Cao Li, more than half of these orders are for the lidar-equipped variant
Apr 23, 2025