Pakistan’s trade deficit saw a 7.5% year-on-year (YoY) decline in March 2025, dropping to $2.119 billion, compared to $2.288 billion recorded in the same month last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
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Huawei to Train 300,000 Pakistanis in IT Skills: A Game-Changer for Digital Growth
Huawei, in collaboration with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), has announced a groundbreaking initiative to provide IT training to 300,000 Pakistanis. This move aims to equip the country’s youth with modern
PM Shehbaz Sharif to Discuss Power Sector Reforms with Business Leaders in Key Meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to hold a crucial meeting with top business figures in Islamabad tomorrow, focusing on power sector reforms and economic strategies. According to sources from the Ministry of Finance
Bitcoin Drops Below $82K: Inflation Fears and Trump’s Trade War Shake Crypto Markets
Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled below $82,000 on Monday as rising inflation concerns and Donald Trump’s trade policies sent shockwaves through both traditional and crypto markets. The sell-off reflected broader declines
Latest Market Prices: Chicken, Eggs, Vegetables, and Fruits Rates in Pakistan
The official rate list for chicken, eggs, vegetables, and fruits has been released, highlighting the rising costs of essential food items in Pakistan. Consumers are facing price fluctuations
World Bank Approves Major Loan for Punjab Clean Air Program to Tackle Smog
The World Bank has announced a significant loan to support the Punjab Clean Air Program, aiming to combat air pollution and improve air quality management across the province.
Government Cracks Down on Sugar Prices: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Orders Strict Implementation of Price Cap
In a crucial meeting chaired by Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, the government reaffirmed its commitment to regulating sugar prices and ensuring market stability
K-Electric Sees Strong Response to PM’s Winter Demand Initiative, Boosting Industrial Growth
Karachi’s industries have recorded increased power consumption following the government’s initiative to offer lower electricity rates during winter. K-Electric (KE) has reported a positive response to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s
US consumer confidence falls to four-year low amid recession fears and tariff concerns.
Consumer confidence in the US plummeted to its lowest level since January 2021, with households increasingly worried about a potential recession and rising inflation driven […]