Govt drops ‘fuel bomb’, hikes petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs55/litre
The government on Friday sharply increased diesel and petrol prices by Rs55 per litre or 20% — marking the first…
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ECC revises power deals to save Rs163b
The government on Friday approved revised electricity purchase contracts with 15 power plants, which would save about Rs163 billion over…
How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into…
UAE halts stock markets for two days after Iran strikes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered its stock markets closed on Monday and Tuesday as the country reels from…
7-Eleven Canada looks to franchising, restaurant model and egg sandwiches for growth
TORONTO – 7-Eleven Canada says the big competition it’s facing won’t stop it from growing and evolving its business model.Vice-president…
Canadian business jets boosted total exports in December, says StatCan
Canada boosted its exports by 2.6 per cent in December, especially for Canadian metal products like gold and silver, as…
Eddie Bauer looks to sell Canadian stores amid financial struggles
The future of Eddie Bauer’s Canadian stores is hinging on whether the company can find a buyer. The apparel retailer…
Bank of Canada survey shows business leaders’ outlook slightly sunnier than its own
Ongoing trade tensions remain the top economic liability for Canadian business and financial leaders, according to a Bank of Canada…
SBP maintains policy rate at 10.5pc
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained its key policy rate at 10.5 per cent on Monday during its Monetary…
Daraz to launch dedicated section on its website for traders affected by Gul Plaza blaze
E-commerce giant Daraz on Monday announced an initiative to help sellers affected by the Gul Plaza inferno, saying it would…