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British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops
British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shopsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJemma CrewBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe British Heart Foundation (BHF) says it is planning to close around 150 charity shops, citing an "exceptionally challenging trading environment".The charity, which carried out a review of its retail arm, said rising operating costs and changing customer habits meant some stores were "no longer financially sustainable".Its overall financial position "remain...
Govt eyes centralised tax model to curb official-taxpayer contact
• Field officers to lose powers to issue notices, conduct audits• Reforms aim to curb collusion, harassment• Phased rollout planned from October ISLAMABAD: The government has approved in principle a plan to introduce a centralised digital tax operating model, under which audits and assessments would be handled by “faceless” wings in Islamabad to reduce official discretion and direct contact between tax officials and taxpayers. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved Pakistan’s New Tax Operating M...
Soaring trade gap emerges as black hole for dollars
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank are inching close to the target of $18 billion for current fiscal year (FY26), but a widening trade deficit threatens to erase the growth in reserves and remittances. Data issued by the central bank on Thursday showed that the forex reserves increased by $43 million to $17.2bn during the week ending on May 29. Financial experts see the improvement in reserves as a good sign, but at the same time they fear the widening trade imbalance would...
Nepra reduces electricity charges for three months
• Regulator allows Rs1.19 per unit FCA collection in June bills• Grants Rs1.99 per unit reduction for three months, until August ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday notified about 80 paisa per unit net reduction in national power rates for June and then Rs1.99 per unit for July and August, with a cumulative financial impact of about Rs56 billion. The unusual relief over the three months — June to August — has resulted owing to the combined effect of...
BUDGET 2026-27: Situationer: Building resilience or just ticking climate boxes?
• From penalising green technology to sidelining adaptation, the government’s spending choices seem to contradict its own climate commitments• Without new budget pillars, proper risk screening, end to ‘green taxes’, country’s fiscal plans will only deepen climate vulnerability FOR a country whose economic survival is tied to shoring up its climate-resilience, the government’s budgetary allocations have failed to reflect this pressing concern. Besides measures that discourage the adoption of sola...
India-Born Entrepreneurs Behind 96 US Unicorns, Largest Among Immigrant Founders: Report
Approximately two-thirds (66 per cent) of unicorns were founded or co-founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.
من مُتسرب جامعي إلى ملياردير بـ150 مليار دولار: قصة صعود مارك زوكربيرغ المذهلة!
من غرفة صغيرة في جامعة هارفارد إلى واحدة من أغنى الشخصيات في العالم، تُظهر قصة مارك زوكربيرغ كيف يمكن للشغف والابتكار تغيير مصير الأفراد والمجتمعات. اكتشف كيف أسس فيسبوك وأصبح رمزاً للنجاح في عالم التكنولوجيا.
Trump's Big Remark On India-US Trade Deal Amid More Tariff Threat
Responding to a question on the trade deal negotiation, Trump alleged India had taken advantage of US policies for years and charged tremendous tariffs, and his policies are just reversing that.
New details on SpaceX IPO, amendment to filing listing water access as risk factor
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers
Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleArchie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesDonald Trump plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to revive the US coal industry, with much of the new funding coming through the president's wartime powers."So today we're taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the cost of living for all Americans with the power of clean, beautiful coal," Trump said at the White H...
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on $700 million coal plant investment announced by Trump
President Trump on Thursday announced a $700 million investment for coal plants and a new export terminal. Republican West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey joins
Government mulls cement roads amid bitumen price spike
Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is exploring cement concrete roads over bituminous ones due to a surge in bitumen prices and supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict. He also highlighted the potential of domestically produced bio-bitumen from rice straw and other biowaste to reduce imports and save foreign exchange.
Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss
Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYasmin Rufo,Business reporter,Sean Farrington,presenter, Big Boss Interview podcastandEmer Moreau,Business reporterGetty ImagesSingle 20-somethings need AI to start conversations on dating apps because they lack the confidence of older generations, says the boss of Hinge.Jackie Jantos told the BBC Gen Z daters "absolutely want love" but were "struggling to have the confiden...
اكتشفوا الأسرار وراء ثروات أثرياء العرب: كيف جمعوا ملياراتهم في زمن قياسي؟
في عالم مليء بالتحديات، تمكن أغنى أثرياء العرب من بناء إمبراطوريات مالية ضخمة. انضموا إلينا لاستكشاف قصص نجاحهم المذهلة والأرقام الصادمة التي تميز مسيرتهم.
Unveiling the Wealth: How the Richest Arab Billionaires Built Their Empires
From oil magnates to tech visionaries, the richest Arab billionaires have mastered the art of wealth creation. Discover the surprising stories and staggering fortunes of these influential moguls that shaped the Middle East's economy.
Postal Service Frees Up Enough Cash to Keep Operating for ‘Several Years’
The agency had warned it could run out of money within months, but its regulators said suspending payments to a retirement fund had given officials more time to find a permanent solution.
Trump announces $700 million investment in coal plants, California export terminal
President Trump on Thursday announced plans for his administration to commit $700 million in funding for coal plants and a new export terminal. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has details on the announcement and Mike O'Boyle, senior director for policy and strategy at Energy Innovation, joins with analysis.
Argan, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) (“Argan” or the “Company”) today announces financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2027 ended April 30, 2026. The Company will host an investor conference call today, June 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Consolidated Financial Highlights ($ in thousands, except per share data) April 30, For the Quarter Ended: 2026 2025 Change ...
As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Withdraw
The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.
Wall Street Is Going Gaga for SpaceX
Jamie Dimon himself is planning to pitch investors on the offering of Elon Musk’s rocket company, as banks prepare to reap huge fees from the largest I.P.O. ever.