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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

PM Says Pakistan Economy Stabilising as Growth Resumes

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s economy had stabilised and was moving towards growth while inviting US-based Pakistani business leaders to invest in the country. Speaking at a UN General Assembly meeting, he highlighted structural reforms and identified agriculture, mining, IT, artificial intelligence and energy as key investment areas. He also stressed that regional peace was essential for stronger business and investment ties. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Business

Business Community Seeks Review of Fuel Pricing Policy

KARACHI: The business community has urged the government to review taxes, levies and the daily fuel pricing mechanism. KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput said frequent price changes were increasing uncertainty and making production costs difficult to calculate. He called for immediate relief when global oil prices decline, saying consumers and industry should not bear higher costs while reductions are delayed. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

Police uncover new details in Karachi death probe

Karachi police have obtained four years of crypto trading records of businessman Mir Raza Ali, who was found shot dead in Gulistan-i-Jauhar in July. Retrieved through the NCCIA, the records show his involvement in cryptocurrency futures trading on Binance. The development comes as a judicial commission investigates the controversial case, amid the family’s allegations of police mishandling. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Trump Unveils New Pressure Campaign as Iran War Drags

US President Donald Trump announced a major new campaign targeting Iran’s economy, warning countries that conduct business with Tehran of severe consequences. The move comes as the conflict approaches its sixth month, with no clear diplomatic or military resolution and the Strait of Hormuz still heavily disrupted. Trump also faces growing domestic scrutiny ahead of November elections over rising costs for Americans and pressure on the US military. He described the campaign as unprecedented economic warfare and isolation. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Trump likens Iran's leaders to 'stubborn business rivals' in brutal negotiations

US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration regarding his dealings with the Iranian government over efforts to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, noting that the situation is driving up oil prices globally and inflation in America and also delaying his expected Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Framing the Iranian leadership like "stubborn business rivals" in a tough negotiation, Trump, speaking with Fortune Magazine, said they are desperate for a deal but unreliable. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month 

Iran's top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media on Tuesday, after the authorities had imposed a blackout since the start of the war against the US and Israel. "The Supreme National Security Council approved the 'Internet Pro' scheme to preserve businesses during times of crisis," said government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business

The US-Israeli war with Iran is rattling businesses worldwide, driving up energy prices, squeezing supplies of critical raw materials and raising questions about the reliability of trade routes critical to the flow of goods from food to car parts. The widening conflict has choked major air and sea transport corridors through the Middle East. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of ‌the world's oil, slowed to a near-halt as Iran retaliated with drone strikes against US and Israeli attacks. Busy air transit routes in the Gulf… Read More…

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