Trump’s TikTok Sale Deadline Sparks US Deal Talks
President Donald Trump on Friday extended the deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the United States, giving his administration 75 more days to find a solution."A transaction requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing…
NEPRA approves PKR 3.02/kWh relief for Karachi Electric customers
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday approved a relief of PKR 3.02 per kilowatt-hour for Karachi Electric (KE) customers under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism for January 2025. The reduction will reflect in consumer electricity bills for April 2025.In a move aimed at shielding consumers from…
Stocks plummet as China tariffs spark trade war fears
Stocks plummeted again Friday after China announced new tariffs on U.S. goods, intensifying fears that President Donald Trump’s trade policies could trigger a global trade war and economic downturn.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,500 points, or 4%, following a 1,679-point decline Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 5%…
Pakistan’s Gandapur Stands Firm on Afghan Refugee Policy
The Chief Minister of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, Ali Amin Gandapur, announced on Friday that his government will not expel Afghan nationals to Afghanistan, citing humanitarian concerns and traditional values.Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Gandapur said, “It’s our clear policy. No Afghan will be forced to…
