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Senate panel calls for review of privatisation strategy for PMDC, ZTBL

ISLAMABAD - The Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation has raised concerns over the inclusion of the Pakistan Minera...

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New Pediatric Dental Office Opens in Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 11, 2025--...

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Canada’s South Bow cuts crude trading team, focuses on contracted pipeline volumes, sources say

South Bow operates the 750,000 barrel-per-day Marketlink pipeline system, which ships crude from Cushing, Oklahoma, to t...

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XPENG Enters Poland

XPENG continues its broad, rapid expansion around the globe, perhaps not as fast as BYD, but not too far behind. The lat...

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Argentina announces deal for US$20b IMF loan, easing of exchange controls

BUENOS AIRES, April 12 — Argentina’s government said yesterday it had reached an agreement with the International Mo...

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US says we can stop Iran’s oil exports

ABU DHABI: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday that the United States could stop Iran’s oil exports as par...

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Turmoil rings recession alarm

BEIJING/WASHINGTON/LONDON: Beijing increased its tariffs on US imports to 125% on Friday, hitting back against US Presid...

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UN trade chief urges US to spare poorest countries

UNITED NATIONS: The top UN trade official on Thursday urged the United States to spare the poorest countries “the pain...

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Ideology is not the same as during ZAB’s time?

“So what’s up?”“The party founded by The Man Who Must Remain Nameless and Faceless is hostage to internecine con...

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PC tells Senate panel: PIA, Roosevelt and ZTBL lead the sell-off list

ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Commission, Friday, informed the Senate Standing Committee on Privatization that there are ...

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Maryam’s vision for minorities

For decades, the white segment of Pakistan’s flag — symbolic of its religious minorities — has borne the weight of...

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US tariffs on Pakistan: Site body for formation of high-level body

KARACHI: The Site Association of Industry Karachi has urged the government to form a high-level committee comprising sta...

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Confidence among global accountants declines again

KARACHI: Confidence among global accountants declined again in early 2025, although the fall was much less marked than i...

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Weekly SPI inflation down 0.83pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) inflation for the current week ended on April 10, 2025 decreased by 0.83 per ...

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DRAP issues recall alert for substandard pharma products

ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for substandard pharmaceut...

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Thar coal: Fertilizer to be produced in Sindh under PPP mode

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Special Assistant to CM for Public-P...

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Canadian drug developer Theratechnologies becomes takeover target

Montreal-based company known for its treatments for HIV patients says it’s in negotiations on a deal to sell itself to...

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Suze Orman sounds alarm on Social Security, 401(k) plans

The personal finance media personality shares a major warning on retirement savings....

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What RBI's proposed norms mean for co-lending, gold loans

Two major frameworks proposed as part of the monetary policy statement on 9 April pertain to co-lending and lending agai...

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India’s public wifi ambitions falters as telcos resist subsidising their rivals

India had aimed to deploy about 10 million public wifi hotspots across the country by 2022, and 50 million by 2030. Only...

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Carolina Western Pub in Columbia's Vista announces May 17 closure, blames liquor liability laws

The bar says it will close by May 17 unless South Carolina leaders approve changes to state liquor liability laws....

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Weight is over! Pharma companies race to make weight-loss drug semaglutide

Indian drugmakers, including Dr. Reddy's and Zydus Lifesciences, are investing heavily in manufacturing capabilities to ...

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Venezuela's PDVSA Pulls Export Papers For Two Tankers Destined For USA

Venezuela's PDVSA Pulls Export Papers For Two Tankers Destined For USA Two large tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude an...

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CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Comerica Bank Over Federal Benefits Program

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reportedly dropped a lawsuit against Comerica Bank that targeted the ban...

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U.S. economists say recession risk still high after Trump tariff pivot

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's decision this week to delay tariffs on major trading partners, experts remain pess...

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Spotify and Live Nation Fuel Music Stocks Comeback in Wild Week

While many music stocks rebounded after the U.S. Treasury paused tariffs for 90 days, only Live Nation has posted a gain...

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The EastGateH2V hydrogen valley project funded by the EU has officially started

The EastGateH2V hydrogen valley project funded by the EU has officially started Košice – The project for building a ...

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Sugar Cane Production Committee reports improving crop update for 2024-2025 season

Posted: Friday, April 11, 2025. 6:20 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: The Sugar Cane Production Committee (SCPC) has released its...

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Hydrogen Ukraine Strengthens EU-Ukrainian Hydrogen Cooperation with EastGate H2V Project

Hydrogen Ukraine Strengthens EU-Ukrainian Hydrogen Cooperation with EastGate H2V Project In a major milestone for the de...

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Mayhem for IT stocks as FIIs pull out big. What lies ahead?

India’s IT services sector could see second- or third-order ripple effects of the US’ trade war. But some analysts b...

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Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with help from the IMF

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The libertarian government of President Javier Milei on Friday announced that it would ...

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Small firms fear new MSME definitions favour giants, cry foul

The MSME body has also pushed for including export revenue in calculating sales in an attempt to keep the larger players...

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Doanburi Premium Sushi Opening Its First Sit-Down Restaurant

After operating out of Summerlin Takeout, the sushi brand is upsizing its location and its menu...

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Delta Air Lines posts $14bn profit

Delta Air Lines has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing huge profits despite the chal...

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Iconic restaurant announces shocking closure

The popular eatery fell on unexpectedly hard times....

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FG to launch 77,400 housing units across 774 LGAs

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has disclosed that the Renewed Hope Social Housing Program...

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Recapitalisation: Wema Bank opens N150bn rights issue

Wema Bank has announced the commencement of its capital raising exercise on April 14, 2025, with a N150bn rights issue. ...

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Firms partner to advance sustainable energy

Olam Agri and Husk Power Systems have launched a pioneering commercial and industrial solar energy project in Nigeria. T...

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NECA lauds Customs over reforms

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has commended the Nigeria Customs Service for the recent policy reform...

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Gender-responsive social protection vital for equality — ILO

A new International Labour Organisation working paper has underscored the critical role of gender-responsive social prot...

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Crude oil reserves hit 37.28bn barrels – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has declared the country’s official petroleum reserves position,...

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Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Can Proceed, Judge Rules

A Los Angeles judge ruled that a resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez can proceed, rejecting an effort by the...

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Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing Can Proceed, Judge Rules

A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that a resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez can proceed, rejecting an effort...

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Don't just be cool, be better: BEE asks AC, fridge manufacturers to boost energy efficiency to match world standards

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is pushing air-conditioner and refrigerator manufacturers to meet stringent global...

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PwC wraps up IndusInd Bank’s accounting review; forensic probe by Grant Thornton underway

PwC has concluded its accounting review of IndusInd Bank's derivatives portfolio, submitting draft findings to managemen...

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Makers and Finders Expanding Once Again

The new location will open “just a few steps away from Town Square”...

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CFPB Ends Enforcement of Registry of Consumer Law-Breaking Nonbank Financial Companies

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Friday (April 11) that it will not prioritize enforcement of a regu...

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Governor to lead trade mission to Japan, Singapore

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and a group of economic development officials are heading to Singapore and Japan, where they...

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US dollar plunges, stocks wobble over trade war turmoil

NEW YORK, United States — Investors dumped US government bonds, the dollar tumbled and stocks seesawed Friday. This ca...

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Big Mama’s Pizzeria Looks to Be Opening Second Location

Submitted paperwork shows the new Big Mama’s opening at Desert Inn Plaza...

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“Experience year-round peace of mind with the ultimate advantage in your wallet”

As the festive season approaches, Sri Lankans prepare to embrace joy, celebrations, and memorable moments. However, the ...