The US Mint has released a new $1 coin featuring President Donald J. Trump. The 2026 coin marks the first time a sitting US president has appeared on a coin intended for everyday circulation. The new “golden dollar” is already entering circulation. The Mint also offers rolls and bags for collectors through its official sales… Continue reading Trump Becomes First Sitting President on a US Circulating Coin
The PSX market closed lower on Wednesday, September 2, as selling pressure pushed the KSE-100 index down by 1,690.40 points. The benchmark index fell 0.96% and closed at 174,776.60. It had ended the previous session at 176,466.99. Official Pakistan Stock Exchange data confirmed the decline. The KSE-100 index moved between an intraday high of 175,841.83… Continue reading PSX Market Falls 1,690 Points as KSE-100 Ends Lower
Pakistan has made its largest-ever single early loan repayment, paying Rs1.2 trillion ahead of schedule, according to the finance ministry. The latest payment marks a major step in the government’s debt management strategy. It also brings Pakistan’s total early loan repayments to Rs5.92 trillion. Total Early Debt Payments Reach Rs5.92 Trillion According to the finance… Continue reading Pakistan Makes Record Rs1.2 Trillion Early Loan Repayment
Pakistan Moves Ahead With Refinery Upgrade Plan Pakistan is moving forward with plans to modernise its oil refining sector, with all five refineries now ready to sign agreements for major upgrades. The Petroleum Division said the companies expect to sign the agreements at the beginning of next month. The planned projects could attract more than… Continue reading Pakistan oil refineries upgrade set for agreements
Germany is falling behind on its gas-storage target before winter. Storage levels remain well below last year’s figures. High gas prices have also reduced the incentive for companies to buy and store more fuel. Germany’s storage facilities were about 51.5% full on August 25. The figure stood near 69% at the same time last year.… Continue reading Germany Gas Storage Target at Risk Before Winter
Punjab cancer treatment is set to expand as the provincial government acquires five new cryoablation machines for major hospitals across the province. The Punjab government purchased the machines on the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Officials have now dispatched the equipment to hospitals for installation. Two machines will go to the Nawaz Sharif… Continue reading Punjab Cancer Treatment Expands With Five New Machines
Walmart Reaches Settlement With US Government The Walmart opioid lawsuit settlement has ended a major US government case against the country’s largest retailer. The Justice Department accused Walmart of allowing its pharmacies to improperly dispense opioid prescriptions and other controlled substances. The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement on Friday. Neither side disclosed the… Continue reading Walmart Opioid Lawsuit Settlement Reached With US
Britain’s FTSE 100 closed lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday as falling bank and energy shares outweighed strong gains in technology and software stocks. The blue-chip index dropped 0.8% to 10,792.54 points, marking its sharpest one-day decline in about six weeks. Meanwhile, the mid-cap FTSE 250 finished almost unchanged. Banks and Energy Stocks… Continue reading FTSE 100 Falls as Banks and Energy Stocks Slide
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces growing pressure to explain how he plans to tackle inflation and manage interest rates when he delivers a closely watched speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Warsh has taken a noticeably different approach to communication since taking charge of the U.S. central bank. Unlike his predecessors, he has offered… Continue reading Kevin Warsh Under Pressure Over Inflation and Interest Rates
Iran petrol imports have been disrupted by a US naval blockade, leaving the country unable to bring in enough fuel to cover a shortfall in domestic production, a senior Iranian official said Wednesday. Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah said Iran’s petrol production remains below domestic demand. State news agency IRNA quoted him as saying the… Continue reading Iran Petrol Imports Hit by US Blockade
