Donald Trump takes swipe at banks over stalled crypto bill
Trump has urged banking groups to “make a good deal” with the crypto industry and said undermining the GENIUS Act is “unacceptable.”
Ray Dalio cautions on Bitcoin, says ‘there is only one gold’
Ray Dalio says that gold is a better safe-haven asset in times of conflict compared to Bitcoin, and raised concerns about the cryptocurrency’s lack of privacy.
Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures
Qatar airline staff stand by a departure board displaying cancelled flights to Middle East countries amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, in Greater London, Britain, March 2, 2026.— Reuters/FileAirlines like Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines may…
‘Widening current account deficit’: Analysts warn of drop in remittances amid Middle East conflict
A foreign currency dealer counts US dollars at a shop in Karachi. — AFP/FileRemittances could fall by 10-15% or more, says Shahid Anwar.Expert warns this will amount to a shortfall of around $3 billion.Says conflict’s will be felt across households, businesses for…
IMF expresses satisfaction with Pakistan’s progress
This image shows the seal for the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC on January 26, 2022. — AFP— AFPIMF-Pakistan further talks to proceed online from Turkey.Structural reforms crucial for Pakistan’s growth trajectory. Sources say IMF concerned over delays…
Govt mulls options to tackle impending gas crisis
A liquefied natural gas tanker is tugged is pictured on November 13, 2017. — ReutersQatarEnergy halted LNG production after Iran’s missile attacks.Pakistan to immediately restore 350 MMcf/d of curtailed local gas.Can purchase up to required LNG cargoes per month from…
PSX rebounds as market recovers over 5,000 points after steep slide
Stockbrokers react while monitoring share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on March 2, 2026. — AFPKSE-100 Index settled at 157,132.09 points, up 5,159.10 points, or 3.39%.Index reached session high of 158,217.01, gaining 6,244.02 points, or 4.11%.Index recorded a low…
Trade deficit up 25% to $25bn in 8 months
Shipping containers are stacked at the Karachi port area in Karachi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. — ReutersOfficial data shows rising strain on external account balance.Imports climb 8.1% to $45.5bn in July-February FY26 period.Economists warn deficit may pressure rupee and reserves.<p…
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Inflation surges to 16-month high in February
A vendor sells spice at a wholesale market in Karachi, on February 13, 2026. — INP Sharp electricity price hikes contribute to rise.Consumer price index rises 6.98% year-on-year.Urban core inflation reduces to 7.1% from 7.2%.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation…
What Is That Mysterious Metallic Device US Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia Is Using?
Gebbia was reportedly spotted at a San Francisco coffee shop using an unidentified pair of earbuds with a circular disc that looks similar to the device seen in a recent OpenAI hoax ad.