Trump, Xi to weigh tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports in managed trade push
WASHINGTON: The U.S. and China are expected to inch toward a managed trade mechanism for non-sensitive goods this week, with each side possibly identifying some $30 billion worth of goods…
Rupee inches up against US dollar
Rupee’s Performance Against US Dollar Since 04 March 2025 The Pakistani rupee continued to gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. At close, the local currency…
Khawaja Asif says KP now on ‘same page’ as Centre in fight against terrorism
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday acknowledged that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was standing firmly with the Centre in combatting terrorism, hailing that they were on the “same page”. He…
Gold price drops by Rs1,100 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Wednesday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs491,362 after a decline of…
Prime Minister Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “significantly” cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to…
India’s HPCL Q4 profit rises on strong refining margins, steady fuel demand
India’s Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by stronger refining margins and steady fuel demand. The state-run refiner logged a net profit of…
India’s TVS Motor misses quarterly profit view on higher costs
TVS Motor, India’s third-largest two-wheeler maker, reported a 31% rise in its fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday but missed analysts estimates slightly as soaring raw material costs offset strong local demand…
Most Gulf markets gain with Iran ceasefire in focus ahead of Trump’s China trip
Most Gulf stock markets edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, as investors watched the fragile Middle East ceasefire and the upcoming high-stakes meeting in China between U.S. President Donald…
Paramount defends Warner bid amid California probe
LOS ANGELES: Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California’s top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid,…
Conan O’Brien to host 2027 Oscars: organisers
LOS ANGELES: Comedian Conan O’Brien will return for the third straight time to host the Oscars in 2027, organizers announced Tuesday. O’Brien, 63, will preside over the 99th edition of…