The US is awarding 1,000 “Gold Card” visas every day under a contentious program introduced by President Donald Trump, which provides a straight path to citizenship for people prepared to pay $5 million. The program, launched in February, is intended to replace the current EB-5 investment visa program. Speaking onRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Channel News) The federal government has chosen to close 1,100 loss-making utility retailers as part of its privatization agenda. The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production, led by Senator Aun Abbas, met to debate the future of the Utility Stores Corporation. According to the Ministry of Industries andRead More →
Meta has launched a new tool on Facebook that lets content producers to earn money from public story views, boosting the platform’s monetization potential. The tool is only available to creators who have previously participated in Facebook’s content monetization program. It allows them to generate income from existing material thatRead More →
Google Wallet has officially opened in Pakistan, providing consumers with a smooth digital payment experience across the country. Google Wallet is more than simply a contactless payment tool; it is also a comprehensive digital storage solution for payment cards, IDs, transport passes, event tickets, and other items. Google Wallet’s user-friendlyRead More →
The government increased the price of fuel by Rs. 10 per liter on Saturday. The price per liter of gasoline duty has increased from Rs60 to Rs70. Sources claim that the increase in the petroleum levy was made in compliance with the Pakistani government’s commitments to the International Monetary FundRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Channel News Pakistan) – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will oversee the Pakistan Crypto Council, which has been officially constituted by the federal government. According to the Ministry of Finance, the council’s goal is to formulate effective policies, encourage innovations, and maintain a safe financial system Bilal Bin Saqib, ChiefRead More →
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia stocks gained on Friday, as global markets struggled to recover from a violent selloff, but gold reached a new high as global trade tensions escalated, making investors apprehensive and prompting a flight to safe-haven assets. Relief at the prospect of a US government shutdown buoyed marketsRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Channel News Pakistan) Another new Malaysian airline has announced the commencement of flight operations in Pakistan, Channel News Pakistan reported on Thursday. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given Airasia authorization to operate flights. Airasia will resume flights to Karachi on May 30. Initially, the business plans toRead More →
On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada cut its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent, warning that “heightened trade tensions” might disrupt the year’s solid economic start. “The Canadian economy entered 2025 in a solid position,” with low inflation and “robust GDP growth,” the bank stated. “However,Read More →
Karachi (Channel News) Pakistan received a record $3.1 billion in remittances in February 2025, representing a 55 percent year-on-year increase from February 2014. This increase demonstrates the growing faith of Pakistanis living abroad in the country’s financial system, as well as the efficiency of initiatives that encourage formal remittances. SaudiRead More →
