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Pakistan to chair World Bank, IMF boards in 2027 for first time since 1953
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs AhadKhanCheema meets World Bank Group MD Operations, Anna Bjerde on the sidelines of the WBGMeetings 2026 in Bangkok today.— Photo via X/@eadgopPakistan to assume chairmanship for first time since 1953.Cheema holds meetings with World Bank...
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FBR further extends income tax return filing deadline to October 31
An undated image of the Federal Board of Revenue building in Islamabad. — APPPrevious filing deadline was October 15.Initially, the date was September 30.FBR issues circular announcing fresh deadline. ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue on Thursday further extended...
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Load managment 'helps avert' potential Rs6 per unit hike: Power Division
A representational image of pylons and power lines. — Reuters/File The Power Division of the Ministry of Energy on Thursday announced that it had averted a potential Rs5-6 per unit hike in the September 2026 Fuel Price Adjustment through timely measures. In a statement, a...
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Trump says military execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamed
Though the immediate families of the victims will be able to view it in person
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Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis
Blood tests, chest X-ray show normal post-operative results after part of Pope Leo's right lung removed in operation
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Car sales jump 43% in first quarter of FY27 despite uncertainty over auto policy
Workers assemble cars inside the Hyundai Motor India Ltd. plant at Kancheepuram district in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, October 4, 2012. — ReutersPassenger car sales rise 43% in the first quarter of FY27.Passenger car production increases 32% year-on-year.Passenger…
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Pakistan gets first LNG shipment of October amid gas supply concerns
A liquefied natural gas tanker is tugged towards a thermal power station in Futtsu, east of Tokyo, Japan. — Reuters/FilePakistan likely to arrange two cargoes during October.LNG supplies interruptions affect power generation.Pakistan anticipating sharp rise in gas demand…
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Greta Thunberg joins French teens on new day of school protests
Protest movement over teacher shortages, classroom overcrowding, crumbling school buildings enters its fourth week
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IMF raises Pakistan's inflation forecast to 9.9% in FY27
A man selling vegetables waits for customers at his makeshift stall at the Empress Market in Karachi, April 2, 2018. — ReutersPakistan’s GDP growth is projected at 3.5% this fiscal year.Country's unemployment rate forecast to stand at 6.5% in FY27.US economy forecast to grow…
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'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
IMF Communications Officer Jose Luis De Haro, Director of the Research Department at the IMF Silvana Tenreyro, Deputy Director of the Research Department at the IMF Petya Koeva-Brooks and Division Chief at the Research Department of the IMF Deniz Igan attend a press briefing…
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Crude oil prices hit near two-week high as Saudi attacks threaten supply recovery
Specialists work at a drilling rig at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 20, 2026. — Reuters Volatile oil turns higher amid Gulf attacks.US banks to kick off earnings season on Tuesday.Dollar holds recent broad gains,...
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Pakistan eyeing over $1bn from privatisation of 5-6 entities, says finance czar
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview in Washington, DC, U.S., April 25, 2025. — ReutersPakistan's economy expected to grow by over 4% in FY27: FinMin.Privatisation of entities could raise more than $1bn: Aurangzeb.Talks ongoing with US on…
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