US companies, shamed by Trump, tiptoe into $166 billion tariff refund raceAfter a landmark Supreme Court ruling, U.S. businesses are strategically striving to salvage billions in refunds from now-invalid tariffs. ...
24 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
'More AI, fewer bankers': CEO of US' largest bank JP Morgan Jamie Dimon's remarks hint at a shift in Wall Street trendJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggests artificial intelligence will significantly reduce jobs at the bank. The company plans to hire more ...
22 May, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Airlines plead with state-run oil majors to postpone jet fuel hikesIndian airlines are urging state-run oil refiners to postpone jet fuel price increases for domestic flights. This move aims to ease financi...
19 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Petrol, diesel prices hiked: What are the fuel rates in Pakistan, Nepal & Bangladesh? Check latest price comparisionPetrol, diesel prices in India vs neighbour countries: After petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre in India, fuel costs...
15 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Global Markets | Resilience Tested: Asian economies balance buffers against rising oil shockAsian economies are scrambling to manage an energy shock caused by the Iran war, with soaring oil prices and supply disruptions hitting the...
05 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Pakistan's plan to sharply increase growth faces headwinds, analysts sayPakistan has unveiled a $62.2 billion budget, aiming for 4.2% GDP growth, despite skepticism from analysts who cite ambitious revenue targe...
11 Jun, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
Pakistan hikes electricity price, base tariff for domestic consumers goes up to PKR 48.84 per unitPakistan's government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, has raised the electricity base tariff for domestic consumers to PKR 48.84. The increase, app...
15 Jul, 2024, 04.53 PM IST
Pakistan passes tax-laden budget ahead of talks on fresh IMF loanPakistan's parliament passed a tax-heavy finance bill aimed at avoiding a debt default, amid slowest South Asian growth. The budget targets...
28 Jun, 2024, 01.27 PM IST
Mass protests erupt over unjust tax hikes, electricity bills, inflation in PoKThousands of people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are protesting against the government over tax hikes, high electricity bills, and a lack o...
05 Sep, 2023, 03.39 PM IST
Pak govt raises sales tax on luxury items to 25 per centThe Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) for a 25 per cent imposition of General Sales Tax...
09 Mar, 2023, 06.29 PM IST
Pakistan Defence Minister confesses country is already bankrupt, says selling golf clubs could pay off one-fourth debt"Pakistan has already defaulted and we are living in a bankrupt country. Everyone including the establishment, bureaucracy, and politicians...
19 Feb, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
Rs 272 a litre! Pakistan drops petrol bomb on inflation-hit masses after mini-budgetThe price of high-speed diesel has been increased to Rs 280 per litre after a hike of Rs 17.20. Kerosene oil will now be available at Rs 20...
16 Feb, 2023, 01.17 PM IST
Pakistan set for tax hikes in return for massive IMF bailout"The imposition of more taxes means tough days are ahead for the majority of the people in Pakistan who are already facing higher food and ...
14 Feb, 2023, 08.22 AM IST
Pakistan to impose new taxes worth Rs 20,000 crore to comply with IMF conditionsThe IMF has estimated a shortfall of Rs 300 billion under the petroleum development levy and asked the finance ministry to increase this le...
30 Jan, 2023, 07.12 AM IST
Pakistan to raise taxes on rich, ban some car buying to secure IMF bailoutThe nation of 220 million people is facing a balance of payments crisis, with foreign reserves falling below $10 billion, hardly enough for...
10 Jun, 2022, 07.20 PM IST
Massive hike in fuel prices proposed in Pakistan: Diesel may go up by Rs 119, petrol Rs 83Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the country's economy had stagnated under his predecessor Imran Khan, setting the ton...
15 Apr, 2022, 07.16 AM IST