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IMF tells Berlin to act now to reduce trade surplus
Germany must act to reduce the massive trade surplus that has stoked friction with European neighbours and the United States,…
India boycotts China summit, calls for ‘meaningful dialogue’ on connectivity initiative
India signalled it will boycott a summit in Beijing on Sunday on boosting China´s trade links to the rest of…
State Bank of Pakistan grants banking license to Bank of China
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted banking license to the Bank of China. In a press release on…
Facebook to play down links to websites with deceptive ads
Facebook is planning to intensify its crackdown on so-called clickbait websites, saying it will begin giving lower prominence to links…
Barclays to pay $97 mn for overcharging investors
British banking giant Barclays has agreed to repay nearly $100 million to investment clients it overcharged for services, US financial…
Pakistan’s repayments on CPEC to peak at $5b in 2022: Chief Economist
Pakistan’s debt and other repayments on China’s “Belt and Road” initiative will peak at around $5 billion in 2022, but…
PSO cancels jet fuel tender amid Afghan border dispute
Pakistan State Oil has cancelled a tender to buy jet fuel for delivery in June amid a border dispute between…
Banksy chips away at EU flag in first Brexit mural
British street artist Banksy has created his first mural inspired by Brexit, showing a workman chipping away at one of…
‘Smart’ denim promises touchscreen tech clothes
A young man in a white t-shirt pulls on a dark blue denim trucker jacket, tucks his smartphone in an…