Currency markets brace for US jobs report amid political turmoil

TOKYO (WS News) – Major currencies remained jittery on Friday as markets awaited US job data and considered the impact of...

FBR imposes 10pc tax on marriage halls in Karachi

KARACHI (WS News) – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has slapped 10 per cent withholding tax (WHT) on all wedding...

EU and South America strike trade deal set to hit pushback in Europe

MONTEVIDEO/BRUSSELS (WS News) – The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc struck an agreement on a long-delayed free trade deal...

China’s ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy

BANGKOK (WS News) – China has banned exports of key materials used to make a wide range of products, including smartphones,...

Punjab govt to launch ‘Karobar Card’ Scheme to boost small businesses

LAHORE (WS News) – Punjab Government has decided to launch ‘Karobar Card’ Scheme to promote small businesses. The decision was taken...

PIA’s direct flight to Paris will take off on Jan 10, 2025

LAHORE (WS News) – There is quite a buzz at the New Islamabad International Airport from where PIA’s first flight to...

Economy stabilising due to govt’s robust policies: FinMin Aurangzeb

KARACHI (WS News) – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that economy was stabilising due to the government’s robust...

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US

CALIFORNIA (WS News) – A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban...

US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

WASHINGTON (WS News) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month,...

Finmin vows to bring inflation to 7pc in three years

ISLAMABAD (WS News) – The finance ministry on Saturday vowed to bring the inflation rate to 7% in the next three...