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PM says disbursement of funds for public transport, freight operators has begun through digital wallets
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the disbursement of relief funds to people operating public transport and freight vehicles had begun through digital wallets. In a post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting to review the country’s petroleum reserves and the measures taken by the government to provide relief to the people during the ongoing crisis. “The prime minis...
Finance manager jailed after defrauding Bracknell GP surgery of more than £450k
Finance manager jailed after defrauding Bracknell GP surgery of more than £450kLauren Millington, 43, from St Mary’s Road, Hook, Hampshire, pleaded guilty to fraud after she diverted £456,666 from the GP practice in Bracknell, Berkshire - she was jailed for over three yearsNewsJoe Smith News Reporter18:21, 04 Apr 2026Updated 18:34, 04 Apr 2026View ImageLauren Millington altered legitimate banking details for companies and redirected cash into accounts controlled by her(Image: Thames Valley Polic...
COM58 Summit Sustains Morocco’s Emergence as Hub for African Innovation
Agadir – Tangier is emerging as the center of the continent’s digital future, hosting the 58th Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (COM58). Under the theme of “Growth through Innovation: Harnessing Data and Advanced Technologies for Africa’s Economic Transformation,” the summit brought together the continent’s top finance leaders to address budgetary constraints through high-tech solutions. Representing the Minister of Economy and...
New Morocco Bill Targets Longstanding Delays in Property Subdivision Projects
Casablanca – After more than three decades of legal bottlenecks and procedural delays, a new bill aimed at overhauling Morocco’s real estate subdivision framework has been introduced in the House of Representatives, reopening a long-stalled file that has weighed on urban development and public finances. The draft law, presented on Monday, April 1, before the Interior Committee by Housing and Urban Policy Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, seeks to regulate land subdivisions, residential group...
Mum catches woman 'trying to throw her five-year-old out the window'
Mum catches woman 'trying to throw her five-year-old out the window'Things took a terrifying turn when a mother asked her roommate to watch her two children while she ran errands and she came home to find her trying to push her five-year-old out of a windowCommentsNewsGemma Strong Lifestyle Writer18:00, 04 Apr 2026View ImageVira Zabudko allegedly attempted to to push a five-year-old out of a third-floor windowA mother came home to a nightmare scenario when she caught her roommate alleg...
UAE retains Aa2 credit rating with stable outlook with global confidence in its economy holding firm
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 with a stable outlook, reflecting continued global confidence in the strength of the UAE’s economy and the sustainability of its fiscal policies, despite ongoing regional geopolitical...
Bloomberg This Weekend 04/04/2026
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Axios Senior Politics Reporter Marc Caputo, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Under George Bush Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, Napster Corp. CEO John Acunto, Pulsar Helium President Cliff Cain, “The Infinity Machine” Author Sebastian Mallaby, Democratic National Co...
Morocco Records MAD 74.8 Billion in Export Revenues Early 2026
Agadir – Morocco’s economy has seen resilient performances in exports for the duration of the first two months of 2026, with total exports of goods reaching MAD 74.842 billion ($7.48 billion) to mark a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2025. According to the latest data from Morocco’s Foreign Exchange Office, this growth was primarily fueled by the strong performance of the industrial sectors. In particular, the Office cited the automotive and aeronautics sectors as having...
Cut in market hours planned
Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday called for revising market hours to reduce electricity consumption and curb oil use, as the country grapples with higher import costs driven by the global oil crisis. Addressing at a news conference in Lahore, the planning minister emphasised the importance of cutting energy expenditure to tackle the economic strain caused by the ongoing conflict. Noting that Pakistan relies on imported fuel for power generation, Iqbal underscored the need to...
Digital wallet relief payments begin: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that money saved through government austerity and simplicity measures will be spent on the public. The premier chaired a meeting on Saturday to review petroleum reserves in the country and public relief measures amid recent regional tensions. He said, "Provision of relief funds to public transport and freight vehicle operators through digital wallets has been initiated." He added that, under an effective and transparent system, the digital...
Treasury urged to scrap VAT for youth clubs and community centres
EXCLUSIVE: Treasury urged to scrap VAT for youth clubs and community centresLabour's sister party pointed out museums and galleries are eligible for a refund on VAT to reflect their public value, while vital community buildings were forced to shell outCommentsNewsAlexander Brown Assistant Political Editor17:17, 04 Apr 2026Updated 17:27, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesJoe Fortune has written to the the Treasury calling for more supportCommunity centres and youth clubs across Britain are struggling...
Treasury urged to scrap VAT for youth clubs and community centres
EXCLUSIVE: Treasury urged to scrap VAT for youth clubs and community centresLabour's sister party pointed out museums and galleries are eligible for a refund on VAT to reflect their public value, while vital community buildings were forced to shell outCommentsNewsAlexander Brown Assistant Political Editor17:17, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesJoe Fortune has written to the the Treasury calling for more supportCommunity centres and youth clubs across Britain are struggling to pay for repairs and upg...
Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers as travelers worry others may follow
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result.Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel surcharge to Asia sailings booked after March 20.The added cost will vary by itinerary, but it is expected to be between $19 and $26 per gues...
Barclays set to open new branches as it plots revival of high street banking
Barclays set to open new branches as it plots revival of high street bankingGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Do YOU have a story? Email isabella.machin@dailymail.co.ukBy ISABELLA MACHIN, REPORTER Published: 17:02, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 17:02, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Millionaire parents spoiled son with powerful $94k BMW M4 for his SIXTEENTH birthday... now a 100mph crash has killed a beloved schoolgirl - and his family's very troubling past has been revealed
Millionaire parents spoiled son with powerful $94k BMW M4 for his SIXTEENTH birthday... now a 100mph crash has killed a beloved schoolgirl - and his family's very troubling past has been revealedBy NATASHA ANDERSON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:57, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 17:06, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments
FO rejects ‘misleading, unfounded’ commentary regarding financial deposits from UAE
The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday rejected “misleading and unfounded commentary” regarding financial deposits from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying this was a “routine transaction”. A senior Pakistani official had said on Friday that the country had decided to return $3.5 billion in debt to the UAE before the end of this month. According to the official, Abu Dhabi had sought the immediate return of the amount. These funds were part of external financing support extended by the UAE in 201...
Why Philippines’ Strait of Hormuz passage won’t lower fuel prices anytime soon
Dubai: The Philippines’ newly secured passage through the Strait of Hormuz may strengthen its energy supply security, but officials have noted that motorists should not expect immediate relief at the pump.Iran’s decision to allow “safe, unhindered, and expeditious passage” for Philippine-flagged vessels, energy cargo, and Filipino seafarers, comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions affecting global oil routes.While the move has been seen as a “meaningful gain,” authorities have stres...
'Litigation should be the last resort'
Former Supreme Court judge Syed Mansoor Ali Shah on Saturday underscored the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), calling it the "future of Pakistan's judicial system" and a viable solution to the country's mounting case backlog. Addressing an ADR conference, Justice Shah said ADR is in fact an older and more traditional system than formal courts, rooted in community-based dispute resolution. "Before the formal judicial system, disputes were resolved...
Trump unveils $1.5T defense surge, deep domestic cuts — what’s on the budget chopping block
The White House on Friday proposed a sweeping fiscal year 2027 budget that would dramatically increase military spending to roughly $1.5 trillion while cutting billions from domestic programs, marking a sharp shift in federal priorities toward national security and border enforcement.The proposal outlines roughly $1.5 trillion in total defense resources, a figure the administration says is needed to address growing threats from China, Russia and other adversaries.The request includes about $1.1...
Saham Bank Posts Record Profits in First Full Year Without Société Générale
Marrakech – Saham Bank closed its first full fiscal year under its new identity with a net income that more than doubled compared to 2024. The results confirm a sharp improvement in profitability as the bank completes its operational autonomization following the departure of Société Générale France. The group’s net income reached MAD 1.705 billion ($170.5 million) in 2025, up 117.7% from MAD 783 million ($78.3 million) a year earlier. On a standalone basis, net income came in at MAD 1.4 bi...