Business Lawmakers Warn Smartphone Taxes Becoming ‘Unbearable’ as NA Committee Seeks Relief Measures December 9, 2025 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday raised alarm over what legislators described as excessively high taxes on smartphones, cautioning that the burden was putting essential digital…
Business Transparency International Survey Shows Sharp Decline in Corruption Perception Across Pakistan December 9, 2025 The Universe Transparency International Survey Shows Sharp Decline in Corruption Perception Across Pakistan
Business Dollar Stabilises as Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut and Global Central Bank Meetings December 8, 2025 The Universe The U.S. dollar steadied on Monday after two consecutive weeks of declines, as global markets entered a high-stakes week packed with central bank decisions — led by the U.S. Federal…
Business Oil Prices Hold Near Two-Week Highs Ahead of Expected U.S. Rate Cut December 8, 2025 The Universe Oil prices hovered near two-week highs on Monday as investors anticipated a likely U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week — a move expected to stimulate economic growth and…
Business Pakistan Records Weekly Inflation Drop as Key Food Prices Decline December 6, 2025 The Universe Pakistan’s statistics office has released its latest weekly inflation report, indicating a 0.64 percent decrease in prices compared to the previous week. The country’s annual inflation rate now stands at…
Business Pakistan Cancels 45 LNG Cargoes Under Long-Term Contract Adjustments December 6, 2025 The Universe Pakistan has canceled the purchase of 45 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Qatar and Italy that were scheduled for delivery through 2027, officials confirmed on Saturday.
Business Dollar Near Five-Week Low as Markets Await Expected Fed Rate Cut December 5, 2025 The Universe The U.S. dollar hovered near a five-week low against major currencies on Friday as investors prepared for an anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.
Business WTI Set for Weekly Gain as Fed Rate Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Tensions Support Oil Market December 5, 2025 The Universe WTI crude oil prices were on track for a weekly gain on Friday, supported by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut, escalating tensions between the United States…
Business Dollar Weakens on Weak U.S. Data and Fed Rate-Cut Speculation, Euro Hits Seven-Week High December 4, 2025 The Universe The U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday after disappointing economic data reinforced expectations of an imminent rate cut by the Federal Reserve, providing support to the yen and pushing the euro…
Business Oil Prices Edge Higher After Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Energy Sites, Peace Talks Stall December 4, 2025 The Universe Oil prices inched higher on Thursday after renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure raised concerns over potential supply disruptions, while stalled peace negotiations dimmed hopes of a deal that…
