Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.09, HSD by Rs2.42 – Business
The government on Thursday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.09 and Rs2.42 per litre, respectively. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs336.15 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs393.04 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs110 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs96 per litre […]
Finance ministry warns of risks despite economic gains
US-Iran tensions pose fresh risks as remittances, stocks surge but exports, FDI decline IMF projects 7.2% inflation this fiscal year, up from its earlier 6.3% estimate. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has cautioned that renewed escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran could trigger volatility in global energy prices, trade flows […]
Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingyas
. KUALA LUMPUR: Myanmar has agreed to accept the return of 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently living in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, marking a significant development in efforts to address the long-running refugee issue between the two countries. Speaking at a campaign rally ahead of regional elections in Negeri Sembilan, Anwar said the […]