Japan Quintuples Visa Fees in First Price Hike in Nearly 50 Years
Japan has announced a dramatic increase in visa fees, raising charges for foreign travelers by five times in what officials describe as the country’s first revision of visa issuance fees…
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire as SpaceX Shares Soar on Historic Stock Market Debut
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX shares surged following the company’s historic stock market debut, marking a milestone in financial and business history. SpaceX, the rocket…
Walmart investors reject AI workplace report
Shareholders of Walmart have voted against a proposal that would have required the retail giant to publish a report examining how artificial intelligence and automation affect employee well-being, according to…
Gold Set for Weekly Loss as Middle East Tensions and Rate-Hike Fears Weigh on Market
Global gold prices slipped on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened inflation concerns and strengthened expectations that interest rates could…
Govt to Present Federal Budget 2026-27 on June 10
In a significant development for Pakistan’s economy, the federal government is set to present the Federal Budget 2026-27 on June 10, following consultations with coalition partners and senior economic stakeholders.…
IMF seeks higher taxes on solar panels, EVs in FY2027 budget
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly urged Pakistan to increase taxes on solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs) as part of broader fiscal reforms being discussed for the FY2027…
Oil Prices Ease After Trump Says US Will End Iran War ‘Very Quickly’
Global oil prices slipped on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the United States would end the Iran war “very quickly,” raising hopes of easing tensions in the Middle…
Gold Steadies as Middle East Conflict Remains in Focus After Trump Pauses Strike
Gold prices steadied on Tuesday as investors closely monitored tensions in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran, easing fears of an…
Pakistan Diversifies Rice Export Strategy Through New Markets, Trade Routes
Pakistan has accelerated efforts to diversify its rice export strategy by targeting new markets in Africa, Central Asia, and the Far East while opening alternative trade corridors to maintain uninterrupted…
Pakistan plans major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port
Pakistan has announced major tariff reductions at Gwadar Port in a bid to attract international transit trade and boost commercial activity at the strategically important deep-sea port. According to Maritime…