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Carbon credit deal
Despite the poor choice of date, the April 1 carbon credit agreement inked between Pakistan and Norway in Islamabad is no joke. The deal could end up benefiting Pakistan several times over, as it would put money in state coffers for investing in green solutions. The deal is Islamabad's first bilateral carbon market agreement under the COP21 Paris Agreement and establishes a framework for Pakistan to develop carbon-credit projects in renewable energy, agriculture, transport and waste ma...
Oman unveils plan for sustainable growth under five-year plan
The Ministry for Economy of Oman has issued the Strategic Programs Volume for the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030), marking a key step in advancing its long-term development agenda under Oman Vision 2040. Approved by Royal Decree No. 1/2026, the plan outlines 190 programs spanning 12 national priorities, structured across four pillars: People and Society, Economy and Development, Sustainable Environment, and Governance and Institutional Performance. The document provides detailed...
Fuel stations bracing for demand surge after Easter breaks amid 'shortage' threat
The warning came as around one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies reportedly remain trapped in the Gulf following Iran’s near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing prices to rise
PM Shehbaz says govt begins providing relief funds through digital wallets
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the disbursement of relief funds to public transport operators and goods vehicle drivers through digital wallets has already begun, as part of the government’s efforts to support citizens amid recent regional tensions. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office today said that PM Shehbaz chaired a review meeting on petroleum product reserves and the implementation of government relief measures for the public. Speaking...
Data Center: Mega Project Worth Over 1 Billion MAD Planned in Nouaceur
Rabat – Nexus Core Systems, together with its international partners, has selected the outskirts of Casablanca to build a next-generation data center dedicated to artificial intelligence, representing a massive $1.2 billion investment that underscores Morocco’s growing technological ambitions. The project highlights Morocco’s increasing role in advanced digital infrastructure. The data center is designed to reach a target capacity of 500 megawatts and will run entirely on renewable energy, with...
12 million pensioners to get ‘up to £575’ more from next week
12 million pensioners to get ‘up to £575’ more from next weekA number of major changes will affect state pensioners from April 6CommentsMoneySamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer14:01, 04 Apr 2026Updated 14:02, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesState pension rates will be rising by up to £575 from April 6, 2026(Image: GETTY)The start of the new financial year on April 6 will bring a number of major changes for anyone receiving state pension payments. Pensions Minister Torsten Bell noted th...
Easter Candy Sales Decline
Easter candy sales experienced a 5% decline this year, primarily driven by reduced chocolate purchases. Bloomberg's equity research analyst Diana Rosero-Pena joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss a Bloomberg Intelligence report on this years Easter spending. (Source: Bloomberg)
HSBC issues new update to customers as '£500 available' and HMRC deadline this weekend
HSBC issues new update to customers as '£500 available' and HMRC deadline this weekendAllowances reset on Sunday, April 5, 2026CommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor13:12, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHSBC is urging customers to take advantage(Image: James Wagner via Getty Images)HSBC has issued a new message to customers. New research from the bank has revealed that, while more than half of Britons (54 per cent) are dedicated tax-free savers during ISA season, a significant divide persis...
Food supplies in UAE steady, prices remain stable says minister
The UAE’s food supply remains stable with no signs of shortages or unjustified price increases, Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri said following an inspection tour of Al Ain’s fruit and vegetable market.The visit comes as authorities continue to monitor markets across the country during a period of heightened regional uncertainty, as well as sustained demand following the Ramadan and Eid season, when consumption typically rises.During the tour, the minister reviewed sup...
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
HealthWatch A retired grandpa thought he was in good health — until he fainted during a bike ride .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Ful...
Families facing ‘crisis’ with £15,000 in debts - 6 steps to cutting household bills
Families facing ‘crisis’ with £15,000 in debts - 6 steps to cutting household billsDebt experts warn some households won’t be able to withstand energy bill changes unless they actCommentsMoneySamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer12:46, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHouseholds are facing rising cost of living challenges(Image: GETTY)While the energy price cap has dropped by nearly seven per cent this month, saving the average household around £117 annually on their energy bill, experts...
Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 4, 2026
Karachi/Doha, April 4, 2026 — The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is trading at 76.58 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today at 9:33 PM PKT, holding steady at the same level seen on March 28. The rate remains in the lower range that has persisted since mid-2025, with Qatar’s strong energy sector continuing to provide a reliable anchor in relatively calm market conditions. The QAR-PKR pair has shown limited movement in recent weeks. Recent rates include 76.58 PKR (Mar 28), 76.36 PKR (Mar 21), 76.64 PKR (Mar 14), 76.74 P...
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
NewsWorldEuropeEuropean ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surgeFinance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fearsDerek Gatopoulos Saturday 04 April 2026 12:01 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remo...
Washington business owners fear socialist ‘millionaires tax’ is driving businesses out — and they’re next
SEATTLE—Business owners in Washington state are worried that the recently passed "millionaires tax" will drive economic activity out—and even target them next. "There's a lot of fear and trepidation with what's going on in our government when it comes to taxes," Matt Humphrey, a Seattle barber who has locations in the Ballard and Roosevelt areas, told Fox News Digital. "This new millionaire's tax is definitely going to impact us," Humphrey said. "We're afraid… they treat us a bit like an ATM whe...
Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies’ profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from finance ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday. The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria made the joint call for an EU-wide tax in a letter dated Friday. Such a measure could help fund relief for consumers in the face of high energy prices and be a signal that “we...
FO rejects 'misleading' claims on UAE deposits, calls it routine financial transaction
The Foreign Office on Saturday rejected what it termed “misleading and unfounded” commentary concerning financial deposits from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), describing the matter as a “routine financial transaction.” The statement followed a senior cabinet minister’s announcement on Friday that the government had decided to return the $3.5 billion debt owed to the UAE within the month, putting to rest speculation a...
Pakistan strengthens Climate-Commerce link to secure food supply
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is seeking to align its trade and climate strategies to safeguard the country’s food supply chain, amid growing concerns over affordability and efficiency. Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with Romina Khurshid Alam, who recently assumed charge as Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, along with a delegation representing Pakistan’s food chain sector. The meeting focused on aligning Pakistan’s trade and climate policies to...
How to get Rs100 per Liter Petrol- Full Procedure
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a major relief package aimed at reducing the financial burden on the public, including a subsidy on petrol, ARY News reported The CM of Punjab, in a message on X (formerly Twitter) apprised about the relief package. I am pleased to announce a massive relief package for the people of Punjab! Fuel Subsidy: Motorbike owners can now get 20 liters of petrol/month at a discounted rate of Rs. 100/liter. How to apply (Starting April 4): Call...
Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say
Russia’s Baltic oil export hubs at Ust-Luga and Primorsk remain unable to handle shipments after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, prompting the country’s refineries to find alternative routes for export, industry sources said on Friday. The attacks have damaged port infrastructure and continued through the last two weeks of March, with at least five strikes on Ust-Luga in the space of 10 days. Sources said the export restrictions, along with disruptions at large refineries,...
Four groups eligible for council tax reductions as bills rise
Four groups eligible for council tax reductions as bills riseCouncil tax bills will be rising by 4.9 per cent this AprilCommentsMoneySamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer11:26, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMany households may be able to lower their council tax bill(Image: GETTY)Council tax bills are rising in April by 4.9 per cent on average for households across England, which is surpassing current inflation rates. This will see the average Band D bill rising by £111, but several cou...