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Finance Ministry Seizes Emergency Measures to Shield Markets
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Pakistan, May 7 — Amid rising geopolitical tensions with India, the Finance Ministry of Pakistan has reinforced contingency measures to protect financial operations and ensure resilience across the country’s economic institutions. The move follows Indian airstrikes on six sites in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliatory action by Pakistan’s military, which downed…
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CIAA Seizes IPO Documents From Securities Board in International Edition (English)
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Kathmandu, May 7 — On Wednesday, the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) conducted a raid at the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON)’s offices and confiscated documents related to 89 hydropower firms that were in the IPO application stage. This action came after accusations surfaced alleging that SEBON officials were soliciting commissions…
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Govt Temporarily Suspends Precious Metals Export Rules for 60 Days to Restructure Jewelry Sector – International Edition
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On May 7, the Pakistani government took an important step by suspending SRO 760(I)/2013, which serves as the regulatory guideline for importing and exporting valuable metals, jewels, and stones. This suspension went into effect right away and will last for two months. As stated in an official announcement made on Wednesday, the “Order Concerning…
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Bankruptcy Rocks Fans of Brand That Ruled the World for 60 Years After Humble Beginnings
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EXPLORE FURTHER: The insider tale of how Ozempic wreaked havoc on the weight loss business WeightWatchers has ultimately declared bankruptcy following several months of discussions with its creditors. The weight management firm has been struggling under $1.6 billion of debt following the decline in their market share due to the emergence of newer weight loss…
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BATN Foundation Boosts 18 Agripreneurs with $700K Grant and Mentorship Across Three Universities
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To support young innovators in Nigeria’s farming industry, the BATN Foundation took an ambitious step by granting funds to 18 exceptional alumni from FUNAAB, the University of Ilorin, and the University of Ibadan. These awards were made under their 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP). This project, focused on enhancing food security, promoting sustainable practices,…
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Oil Palm: Solidaridad Fights for Fairer Supply Chains to Shield West African Smallholders
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Solidaridad West Africa, an international nongovernmental organization, has urged for a complete reform of worldwide palm oil purchasing systems to guarantee more equitable profit sharing for small-scale farmers. These farmers generate most of West Africa’s palm oil yet retain only a minimal portion of its advantages. The “Palm Oil Barometer 2025,” labeled as “Procurement…