Russia’s oil output up 3.4 pct in first half of 2022

MOSCOW, Jul 22 (XINHUA/APP): Russia’s oil production increased by 3.4 percent year on year in the first six months of 2022, Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said on Thursday. At a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Shulginov said the country’s oil production in the […]

Ukraine grain deal set for signing as Russia batters Donbas

Kyiv, Ukraine, July 22 (AFP/APP):Kyiv and Moscow are set to sign a deal Friday in Istanbul to unblock grain exports and relieve a global food crisis, even as Russian forces launch deadly artillery barrages over east Ukraine. The first major accord between the warring sides […]

Pakistan, China welcome interested third parties to benefit from CPEC

ISLAMABAD, July 22 (Online): Pakistan and China have welcomed interested third parties to benefit from avenues opened up by China Pakistan Economic Corridor for mutually beneficial cooperation. The gesture was presented during the 3rd meeting of the CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and […]

FFC Mirpur Mathelo Plant Resumes Operation

Rawalpindi (PNI) Alhamdulillah, Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) Mirpur Mathelo Plant resumed production 19 July, 2022 after successful completion of repair / maintenance activities. The Company shall continue to play it’s role in development of the country in line with health, safety and environmental standards. […]

Mercosur trade bloc denies Zelensky request to address summit: Paraguay

Asuncion, July 20 (AFP/APP): South America’s Mercosur trade bloc has declined a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to address its upcoming summit, host Paraguay said on Wednesday. Bloc members Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay failed to reach an agreement on Zelensky’s request, made to […]

Rising food & fuel prices hitting poorest the hardest, warns UNCTAD

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 20 (APP):Billions of people are facing the greatest cost of living crisis in a generation due to rising food and energy prices amid rapid inflation and increasing debt, leaving the most vulnerable consumers in a dire situation, according to the UN trade […]

UK unveils post-Brexit financial services regulation bill

London, July 20 (AFP/APP): Britain’s new finance minister Nadhim Zahawi on Wednesday tabled legislation aimed at boosting the post-Brexit competitiveness of the country’s powerful financial services industry, while still maintaining internationally respected standards. Here are the main points of the eagerly awaited bill, which still […]