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Bahrain foreign minister to visit Pakistan for talks on trade, defence: FO
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani will visit Pakistan from October 7 to 8 for talks with Pakistani officials on strengthening bilateral ties, including trade, investment…
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Only 91 New Retailers Join Tax Scheme, FBR’s Rs. 50 Billion Target in Jeopardy
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that only 1,016 retailers have filed tax
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Shell raises Q3 gas output forecast
Shell’s third-quarter integrated gas production was expected to be about 740,000 to 780,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, the company said on Wednesday, compared with a previously expected…
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Porsche braces for lower sales era, seeks lifeline from luxury
BERLIN/FRANKFURT: Porsche is steeling itself for persistently lower sales, the Volkswagen brand said on Wednesday, pitching a turnaround plan to investors that aims to boost margins with a focus on…
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Salaried Class Pays Rs. 144 Billion Tax in Q1, Far More Than Retailers and Real Estate Combined
Pakistan’s salaried class paid Rs. 144 billion in income tax during July to September, exceeding the combined Rs. 54 billion
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Nearly Half of Region’s Poorest People Live in Pakistan: World Bank
Pakistan is facing mounting economic pressure from higher fuel prices, rising poverty and debt risks following the closure of the
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Corn hits one-week high on US crop worries, soybeans firm
SINGAPORE: Chicago corn rose to a one-week high on Wednesday, while soybeans gained more ground as concerns about declining US crop conditions supported prices.
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Japanese shares fall as investors book profits from rally
TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Wednesday, led by declines in AI-related stocks, as investors tried to book profits from the latest fast-pitched rally.
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Australian shares inch lower as banks and miners drag
Australian shares inched lower on Wednesday, as losses in banks and miners outweighed gains in gold and energy stocks, while a survey showing a sharp drop in October consumer sentiment also weighed…
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Gold edges lower with focus on Fed minutes, rate path clues
Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors looked to minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s September meeting for indications on whether policymakers remain inclined to raise rates further.
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