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'I saved £1,000 in a year by bulk-buying shopping - but there was one problem'
'I saved £1,000 in a year by bulk-buying shopping - but there was one problem'A woman who shops at Costco has explained she faces one major problem with her bulk buying strategy as a new survey reveals more about financial behaviour in the UKCommentsMoneyChristopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter10:13, 11 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA woman has spoken about one downside to bulk buying (stock)(Image: Getty)A woman who saves £1,000 a year by bulk buying shopping has said she has faced one major pro...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific and HK Express cut some flights as jet fuel prices rise
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will cancel a small proportion of passenger flights between mid-May and the end of June, as surging jet fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East continue to weigh on airlines globally. The airline said on Saturday that about 2 per cent of its total flight frequencies would be cut between May 16 and June 30, mainly on regional routes, as well as a small number of services to Australia, South Asia and South Africa. Cathay Pacific’s budget arm,....
Cathay Pacific to cut flights from mid-May to end-June as jet fuel prices surge
Cathay Pacific Airways said on Saturday it will cut some flights from mid-May until the end of June, citing soaring jet fuel costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline will cancel about 2% of its scheduled passenger flights from May 16 to June 30, 2026, while its budget arm HK Express will cut about 6% from May 11, it said. The carrier said the suspension of its passenger services to Dubai and Riyadh will stay in place until June 30. Last month, Cathay’...
Business implicated in the methanol poisonings that killed two Aussie backpackers claims it's been cleared
Business implicated in the methanol poisonings that killed two Aussie backpackers claims it's been clearedBest friends died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol Laos distiller maintains innocenceREAD MORE: Aussie exchange student nearly died in TaiwanBy ZAK WHEELER, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:56, 11 April 2026 | Updated: 09:57, 11 April 2026 e-mail
Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 11, 2026
Karachi/Kuwait City – This week the Kuwaiti Dinar showed limited movement but closed slightly softer at 903.13 Pakistani Rupee in the open market today (April 11, 2026). The rate remained in a narrow band after last week’s 902.24–906.58 range and continues to trade well below the late-January high of 919.69 PKR and the 2025 summer peak of 926.79 PKR. The earlier mid-year gains from 919.67 PKR (June 10) through 922.06 PKR (June 13) and 925.45 PKR (June 18) now feel quite distant. The ongoing U.S....
Global growth to suffer due to Middle East war: World Bank chief
WASHINGTON: The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if the fragile ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump takes hold, World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters in an interview on Friday. And the damage will be far more serious if the ceasefire fails and the conflict escalates, he said. Banga on Tuesday said global growth could be lowered by 0.3 to 0.4 percentage points in a baseline scenario, with an early end to the war, and by as much as...
Bahraini Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 11, 2026
Karachi/Manama, April 11, 2026:– The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is trading at 739.60 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today according to major currency exchanges. The rate has remained steady near this level over the past week, showing only minor fluctuations within the broader gradual softening trend that has defined the pair since the temporary high of 745.46 PKR recorded on January 24. The exchange rate has eased progressively in recent months: 743.48 PKR (Dec 13), 743.46 PKR (Dec 20), 743.03 PKR (Dec 27), 74...
Hundreds of Irish forecourts run out of fuel as protests continue
Hundreds of Irish forecourts run out of fuel as protests continueJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNiall GlynnBBC News NIPA MediaProtesters used tractors and trailers to block the Dublin Road roundabout in County Cavan on FridayHundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as protests over high prices continue for a fifth day.RTÉ said about 500 forecourts had run out of petrol and diesel due to the protests, involving slow-moving convoys made up of vehicles...
Can World Bank and IMF leaders rescue a global economy on the brink?
Can the collective wisdom or clout of the almost 200 countries that make up the membership of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) prevail against the United States and Israel, whose rash actions of declaring war on Iran have effectively declared economic war on the whole world? We may get the answers to this critical question when the two so-called Bretton Woods institutions begin their annual meetings in Washington on April 13. The week-long gatherings provide an opportunity...
Europe Energy Traders Brace for 21-Hour Day as Volatility Surges
European gas and power markets, once a niche corner of global energy trading, are in for a major change next week: Hours will more than double to 21 from 10, ending the narrow daytime window that has been the norm for years.
Gas supply suspension announced for THIS group of consumers
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has announced a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to industries starting tomorrow, Sunday, ARY News reported. According to the SSGC statement, gas supply will remain suspended for industries and captive power plants from 8:00 AM on Sunday until 8:00 AM on Monday. The SSGC stated that the decision was made for gas load management across various sectors and to maintain line-pack pressure within the system. The company further explained that while the...
Hong Kong proposes mandatory renovation briefings to combat bid-rigging
Hong Kong authorities have proposed a legal amendment requiring property owners to attend a mandatory briefing on major renovation projects before voting on procurement resolutions, in a move aimed at curbing bid-rigging following the deadly blaze in Tai Po. Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen said the proposed amendment to the Building Management Ordinance, which covers five areas, sought to enhance homeowners’ participation and...
Dubai unifies real estate and residency services under one system
Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), and the Dubai Land Department have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring real estate and residency services under one system.The agreement, signed by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri and Omar Hamad Bu Shehab, aims to simplify procedures and improve the overall experience for residents, investors and property owners.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cli...
Omani Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – Apr. 11, 2026
As of today, April 11, 2026, one Omani Riyal (OMR) is trading at 725.47 Pakistani Rupees (PKR), a small drop from last week’s 725.92 PKR. For those in Badin and across Sindh watching the OMR to PKR exchange rate, the pair continues to move in a very tight, low-volatility range even as the Iran conflict and its effects on oil markets create uncertainty in the background. The Omani Riyal (﷼) keeps its long-held stability, pegged to the US Dollar at 2.6008 since 1986 and supported by OmanR...
Odd Lots: The Big Macro Force That’s Kept Stocks High (Podcast)
Stocks have gone up over the years because corporate earnings continue to grow. That part is straightforward. But in addition to rising stock prices, we’ve also seen rising stock market valuations. For years, investors have talked about stocks being unreasonably priced, and yet they haven’t reverted to historical norms. But perhaps there’s a good explanation for this, beyond just animal spirits. Jonathan Heathcote is an economist at the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, who recently co-authored
Copper Price Today in Pakistan – 1 Kg Tamba Rate April 11, 2026
Searching for the current copper price in Pakistan today or the 1 kg tamba rate on April 11, 2026? High-quality Millberry scrap copper is trading at approximately Rs. 5,500 per kg in major markets like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Gujranwala. Refined new copper continues to command a premium, typically ranging from Rs. 5,800 to Rs. 6,200+ per kg depending on purity, supplier, and location. Globally, copper prices have shown strength recently, with the benchmark rising to around $5.86–$5.87 pe...
Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact
Pakistan has sent fighter jets and other military forces to Saudi Arabia to boost security under a defence pact between the two countries, the kingdom's defence ministry said on Saturday. In September 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement”, declaring that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both”. The pact was signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyad...
Cement Price in Pakistan- April 11, 2026
As of April 11, 2026, cement prices in Pakistan for a standard 50kg bag of ordinary Portland cement (OPC, typically 53 grade) range from approximately Rs. 1,375 to Rs. 1,450, depending on the region, quality, and local market conditions. The nationwide average sits around Rs. 1,390 to Rs. 1,430 per bag, showing relative stability with only modest upward adjustments in recent weeks. In major cities: Karachi and southern markets (including Sindh areas) often see slightly lower rates, typically Rs...
How the Gulf conflict recast risks for Asian investors in Dubai
Asian digital entrepreneurs that once saw Dubai as a safe, well-connected base for global expansion are now reassessing that view after the US-Israel war on Iran exposed vulnerabilities in the city’s appeal as a financial and technology hub. For many investors and founders from India, China and Southeast Asia, the strain is not just about physical security but also about what disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has revealed about liquidity, credit and market confidence. Dubai has in recent...
Dubai a land of promising opportunities: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed - Emirates 24|7
Dubai a land of promising opportunities: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Emirates 24|7