White House expects May inflation to be ‘elevated’

Aboard Air Force One, June 8 (AFP/APP):The White House said Wednesday it expects US inflation was still “elevated” in May despite guarded hopes a key data report due for release later this week will show price increases had cooled. Consumer prices in the world’s largest […]

Sudan starts post-coup talks without key civilian bloc

Khartoum, June 8 (AFP/APP): Sudan on Wednesday began UN-facilitated direct talks between rival factions hoped to resolve a political crisis sparked by last year’s coup, but with a critical civilian bloc refusing to participate. Since the coup, Sudan has been rocked by deepening unrest — […]

Illegal cigarette’s trade rising alarmingly

ISLAMABAD – June 7 (ONLINE) A report has revealed that illegal trade of different brands of cigarettes is causing a 70-80 billion rupees’ loss to national exchequer, Online has learnt. According to details, minimum legal price of a cigarette packet is 62.80 rupees, but some […]

Electricity shortfall reaches 6099 MWs

ISLAMABAD – June 7 (ONLINE) Masses are left with nothing but helplessness as country’s electricity shortfall Tuesday was recorded at heavenly 6099 Mega Watts (MWs), Online has learnt. 19901 MWs electricity is currently being produced in country, sources said, while 26000 MWs electricity is required […]

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