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September 27, 2024
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PSX drops as KSE-100 Index falls

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a decline on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling by 198 points. The index is currently trading at 81,459 points. The dip comes after a period of relative stability, prompting market participants to keep a close eye on upcoming economic developments and corporate earnings reports. On Thursday, the […]

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September 27, 2024
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Daily Telegraph tipped to go to US bidder at auction

The owner of the politically right-leaning New York Sun has emerged as the favourite to acquire the Daily and Sunday Telegraph ahead of Friday’s deadline for bids. Though a late entrant to the auction British-born Dovid Efune’s bid is considered by several parties as the potential new frontrunner. He is thought able to offer a […]

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September 26, 2024
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FDA approves Bristol Myers Squibb's schizophrenia drug, the first new type of treatment in decades

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cobenfy drug Courtesy: Bristol Myers Squibb The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Bristol Myers Squibb‘s highly anticipated schizophrenia drug Cobenfy, the first novel type of treatment for the debilitating, chronic mental disorder in more than seven decades.  Schizophrenia affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves, and can cause paranoia, […]

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September 26, 2024
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Swiggy Files for IPO, Aims to Raise About $450 Million

Last Updated: September 26, 2024, 22:24 IST Existing shareholders including Accel India and Tencent Europe will sell about 185.3 million shares, the Bengaluru-based startup said in its draft prospectus. Swiggy’s long-awaited public listing comes amid a booming IPO market, with 198 companies having raised $7.1 billion in the year to Sept.4, more than double the […]

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September 26, 2024
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Govt To Borrow Rs 6.61 Lakh Crore In Second Half Of Current Fiscal

New Delhi: The government on Thursday said it plans to borrow Rs 6.61 lakh crore in the second half of the current fiscal through the issuance of dated securities, including Rs 20,000 crore of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs). The government, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has finalised its borrowing programme for […]

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September 26, 2024
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E2E Job Creation 100 List for 2024 unveiled

E2E is excited to reveal the E2E Job Creation 100 list for 2024, in collaboration with The Independent. This exclusive list celebrates those companies that have had the highest absolute growth in jobs over the two most recent filing periods, with a percentage growth in staff above 25%. The E2E Job Creation 100 list pays […]

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September 26, 2024
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Employment rights and the creation of technology, software and brands

The UK economy is now more dependent than ever on the creators within companies who innovate. Over 50% of global patent applications now involve software of some kind. This is an amazing statistic when you think that under UK and EU law, software per se is not patentable. However, the technical effects of a patent […]

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September 26, 2024
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Bandhan Life partners with Bandhan bank to boost insurance business, eyes Rs 300 crore premium in first year

KOLKATA: In a bid to focus on new business after acquiring Aegon Life early this year and undergoing a renaming exercise, Bandhan Life Insurance on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Bandhan Bank to distribute life insurance products through its extensive network of 1,700 branches. Bandhan Life stated it has plans to rope in more […]

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September 26, 2024
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Stocks hit record high after IMF loan approval

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to an all-time high on Thursday, driven by positive market sentiment following the approval of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program. The market continued its upward momentum, with the index hitting a peak of 83,000 points at one stage. This marks the highest point the stock market has […]

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September 26, 2024
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Mumbai Traffic Back On Track After Heavy Rains; Schools Closed After IMD Alert

Mumbai Traffic Back On Track After Heavy Rains: Vehicular and rail traffic in Mumbai resumed Thursday after heavy rains battered the city, inundating low-lying areas, halting local trains in their tracks and forcing the diversion of at least 14 incoming flights. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and its adjoining […]