Category: 3. Business
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Minahil Malik drops Bombshell in comeback to social media after Video Leak Scandal
LAHORE – Controversial TikTok star Minahil Malik made a stunning return to social media, months after her lewd videos stirred outrage online. In a post on Instagram, Minahil opened up about the difficult times she faced after her personal videos were leaked online, which sparked widespread backlash and criticism. The controversy even led to her…
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Iron ore ticks higher on hopes of pre-holiday restocking – Markets
BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rose on Monday, aided by expectations of another wave of restocking by steelmakers in top consumer China, although high portside stocks and concerns about demand next year capped the gains. The most-traded May iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) ended morning trade 0.97% higher at 781 yuan…
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Gold rates in Saudi Arabia on December 23, 2024
The rate of 24-karat gold in Saudi Arabia stands at 3,641 Saudi Riyals (SAR) per tola on Monday, December 23, 2024. As reported by Forex.pk, the price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold in Saudi Arabia is SAR 3,124. Furthermore, the price for an ounce of gold is noted at SAR 9,718. It is crucial…
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Banks in Pakistan to remain closed on Wednesday
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a bank holiday on Wednesday on account of Quaid Day and Christmas festivities. “SBP will remain closed on December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) being a public holiday on the occasions of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, as declared by the Government of Pakistan,” the circular reads. It said all…
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First round of talks between Govt-PTI due today
ISLAMABAD – National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday invited to members of both the government and Pakistan Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf negotiation committees for dialogue. The NA speaker vowed to facilitate the negotiations in good-faith and reiterated that the doors of the Speaker’s office are always open to all members. He expressed his appreciation for…
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Honda, Nissan aim to close merger talks in June 2025, source says – Markets
TOKYO: Honda and Nissan are likely to unveil on Monday a pact to explore a merger by setting up a joint holding company, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, with the aim of reaching a deal by June 2025. The consolidation would create the world’s third-largest auto group by vehicle sales after Toyota…
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Weather Update: Lahore’s first winter rain brings chill in Punjab capital
ISLAMABAD – Lahore experienced season’s first winter rain, bringing relief from soaring pollution levels amid dip in temperature. Provincial capital and its surrounding areas experienced first winter rain, bringing drop in temperature and a welcome reduction in smog. Light to moderate rain hit Chauburji, Garhi Shahu, Shimla Pahari, Shahdara, Harbanspura, Lahore High Court, and nearby……
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PSX surges as political calmness prevails
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week on a strong note, surging over 2,000 points as political calm returned following a period of heightened agitation. The PSX’s benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 2046.78 points or 1.87% to hit 111,594.98 points, up from the previous session’s close of 109,513.14 points, which also witnessed a sharp increase…
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Gold prices remain stable in local and international markets
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EU expresses concerns over sentence to 25 civilians by military courts in May 9 riots
BRUSSELS – In a major development, the European Union has expressed concerns over the military courts’ verdict sentencing 25 civilians in the May 9 riots. The European External Action Service on December 21 stated that “these sentences against citizens are in conflict with Pakistan’s international obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights…