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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi urges business community to bring back 20-30% of offshore funds
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday urged the business community to repatriate a portion of overseas-held wealth, estimating that nearly $100 billion has been moved out of the country over the past three to four years. Addressing business leaders in Karachi, the minister said that if traders act decisively, up to $10b could return to Pakistan before the upcoming budget. He encouraged investors to utilise existing financial channels, including Roshan Digital Accounts, to bring back b...
British heir to JCB threatens to relocate multibillion-pound firm to the US in protest over Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax raid
British heir to JCB threatens to relocate multibillion-pound firm to the US in protest over Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax raidDo you have a story? Email rory.tingle@dailymail.co.uk By RORY TINGLE, HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT Published: 11:00, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 11:07, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
HSBC 'doubles' free cash offer to £500 'from today' even if you've already applied
HSBC 'doubles' free cash offer to £500 'from today' even if you've already appliedAnyone who has already applied will also get the higher paymentCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor11:02, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHSBC is doubling its bonus(Image: Mike Kemp, In Pictures via Getty Images)HSBC UK has announced today that it is increasing its Premier switching incentive to £500, doubling its previous offer. It said eligible customers can receive £500 cashback when they sw...
BlackRock Pulls in $130 Billion of Client Cash, Driven by ETFs
BlackRock Inc. took in a net $130 billion of client cash in the first quarter, with investor money continuing to pour in despite volatility in the public and private markets and protracted uncertainty over the war in Iran.
Cocoa Price Crash Spurs Hopes for Demand Recovery, Cheaper Candy
The collapse in cocoa futures is stoking optimism among some industry players that the pace of processing will improve as cheaper beans filter through the supply chain, easing the price of candy bars.
Kazakh sovereign fund issues Central Asia’s first panda bond in ‘milestone’ sale
A leading sovereign wealth fund from Central Asia has cast a vote of confidence in Chinese debt and the country’s currency by becoming the first institution from the region to sell yuan-denominated debt, known as panda bonds, in China’s onshore market. The decision by Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, to sell 3 billion yuan (US$440 million) in China’s interbank market comes as global investors are looking for safe havens amid geopolitical uncertainties such as the Iran war. The....
Saudi Arabia opens bids for naming rights of five metro stations in push to boost private investment
Saudi Arabia has opened bidding for the naming rights of five metro stations, offering private investors long-term branding opportunities as part of efforts to boost revenue and partnerships.The Royal Commission for Riyadh City said bids will be accepted from April 8 to May 10 for the first phase, which includes Al Murooj, Al Nuzha, Al Rabee, Jarir District and King Fahd District 1 stations. The selected stations were chosen for their strategic locations, high population density and strong passe...
Iranian rial worth billions seized in major Karachi operation
KARACHI: Authorities have foiled a major attempt to smuggle billions of Iranian rials into Karachi and arrested nine members of an inter-provincial gang, including women. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Keamari Malik Sanghar, the group was attempting to smuggle approximately 29.69 billion Iranian rials into the city. He said the suspects had concealed the currency inside the tyres of two vehicles in a sophisticated attempt to evade detection. The operation is being described a...
India energetic, growing rapidly: BBC presenter plans to move back from UK
India energetic growing rapidly BBC presenter plans to move back from UK
How OFWs can qualify for affordable homes in the Philippines
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including those based in the UAE, can now qualify for socialised housing units in the Philippines regardless of their monthly income, following an expansion of the government’s flagship housing programme.The move has come after Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed authorities to make housing more accessible under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) programme.According to Presidential Communications Office undersecretar...
So much for getting a grip on benefits! Number of people claiming Universal Credit rises 63,000 in a MONTH including 25,000 not required to seek work
So much for getting a grip on benefits! Number of people claiming Universal Credit rises 63,000 in a MONTH including 25,000 not required to seek workBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 10:40, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 10:44, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Revealed: The innocent-looking dog breeds that can turn DEADLY - after a teenager is killed by her 'soft' blue-merle lurcher
Revealed: The innocent–looking dog breeds that can turn DEADLY – after a teenager is killed by her 'soft' blue–merle lurcherREAD MORE: Woman, 19, killed in dog attack after being mauled by 'family pet'By SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 09:55, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 10:35, 14 April 2026 e-mail 40 shares
Defence Savings Certificate- New Profit Rates, April 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Savings has issued new profit rates for Defense Saving Certificates of various denominations. The financial institution has fixed the profit rate at 11.44 percent. The following are the profits that a person can earn on investment of Rs 100,000 until 10 years maturity: First Year: Rs107,000 Second Year: Rs115,000 Third Year: Rs124,000 Fourth Year: Rs135,000 Fifth Year: Rs148,000 Sixth Year: Rs164,000 Seventh Year: Rs183,000 Eighth Year: Rs206,000 Ninth Year: Rs235,000 Ten...
Hong Kong’s basketball betting U-turn ‘aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown’
Hong Kong’s sole legal betting operator and lawmakers were caught off guard by the government’s abrupt decision to suspend the rollout of legal basketball betting, which some believe was intended to align with Beijing’s efforts to curb gambling amid a surge in prediction markets. The government confirmed on Monday that it would suspend its plan to launch basketball betting, which had been scheduled for September. Officials cited the rise of prediction markets – cryptocurrency-based platforms...
UP hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest: What workers will now earn
Uttar Pradesh government has approved a significant interim hike of approximately 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, effective April 1. This decision follows widespread factory worker protests. New monthly wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers in these regions have been revised, with the CM urging employers to ensure fair practices and benefits.
Urgent new HMRC message sent to 2million in UK 'as they owe £200'
Urgent new HMRC message sent to 2million in UK 'as they owe £200'HMRC put out an alert on Tuesday morningCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor10:25, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPeople have been alerted to scams(Image: Liubomyr Vorona via Getty Images)HMRC has issued an urgent alert to nearly two million people. It told pensioners this morning that they "are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month".It revealed nearly...
HSBC CEO Elhedery Says Hormuz Disruption Felt Globally
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery discusses the Strait of Hormuz blockage and the disruption it's causing to global supply chains. He speaks on Bloomberg Television on the sidelines of the bank's Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Golden Goose Starts Marketing Bond Sale Linked to PE Firm Buyout
Golden Goose Group SpA has started marketing a €880 million ($1.04 billion) bond sale to fund its acquisition by Chinese private equity firm HSG, a test of investor sentiment given struggles in the luxury sector and concerns around the Iran war.
Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today- April 14, 2026
Karachi, April 14, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published its latest Mark-to-Market (M2M) currency rates for authorized dealers, providing updated reference rates for foreign currency transactions against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of today’s key currency rates for traders, importers, exporters, and remittance senders. US Dollar (USD) at PKR 278.97 The US Dollar, Pakistan’s most traded foreign currency, is quoted at PKR 278.97 (...
Gina Rinehart and rival heirs brace for court verdict on claim to billion-dollar fortune
Judgment will rule on whether spoils of some of Hancock Prospecting’s iron ore projects must be shared with family of her father’s business partnerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGina Rinehart faces the possibility of losing billions of dollars in riches from her Pilbara iron ore empire and her mantle as Australia’s wealthiest person when a long-awaited court verdict is delivered in Perth on Wednesday.The Western Australian supreme court judgment will rule on whether R...