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iPhone 15 buyers complain of overheating, say ‘can’t hold Apple’s new device’
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[ad_1] Apple’s newly launched iPhone 15 in different colours. — AFP A large number of iPhone 15 buyers have complained about overheating issues after the launch of the new model on September 22, warning more consumers who were set to buy the phone this week. Users of the flashy new smartphones claim that after just…
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Rupee breaches Rs290 mark against US dollar | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee has displayed significant strength, breaching the Rs290 mark against the US dollar for the first time in the past seven weeks. This marks its fifteenth consecutive working day of gains on Tuesday. According to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the domestic currency has made further gains, appreciating…
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Fiscal consolidation of Rs3.2tr sought | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The interim government has finalised its strategy to revive the economy, focusing on increasing taxes on key sectors, reducing pro-growth and general expenditures, and ending distortions in the energy sector through price adjustments and privatisation. The Economic Revival Plan, spearheaded by Dr Shamshad Akhtar’s finance ministry, proposes a comprehensive fiscal consolidation of over…
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Bankrate ranks top 10 low-cost US states for retired Americans
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[ad_1] A retired US couple in their home. — X@yahoo Bankrate, a consumer financial services company examined data from a variety of sources, including the Tax Foundation and the Council for Community and Economic Research’s 2023 cost of living index, to estimate the affordability of each US state for retired people. According to information from…
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Petroleum crisis looms as prices soar globally | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: As the country grapples with the onslaught of rising petroleum prices, policymakers are scrambling to find a way to combat the growing crisis and secure the nation’s energy future. Globally, petroleum prices continue to surge, which have had a significant impact on the Pakistani market. Currently, 90% of petroleum products in the country…
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Rupee maintains bullish trend as dollar drops below 290 level
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[ad_1] A foreign currency dealer counts US dollars at a shop in Karachi on May 19, 2022. — AFP The Pakistani rupee continued its upward trajectory for the 16th consecutive session on Tuesday, hammering the US dollar below the Rs290 mark in the interbank market. The greenback lost Rs1.06 against the rupee in the interbank…
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COVID aftereffects: British workers’ sick leaves hit 10-year high in 2023, shows survey
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[ad_1] Morning commuters on London Bridge going to their workplaces. — X@bloomberg British workers have taken the most sick days in more than ten years during the past year, adding to evidence of a long-lasting rise in different illnesses since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2019, as per a human resource study released on…
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How this girl created financial success? Her story has gems of tips for you
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[ad_1] She’s had early success, but Carter isn’t slowing down soon. CNBC Make It How far one can go to be financially savvy? The limit is the stretch of your thought. Gabriella Carter A 22-year-old graduate from Princeton University has not only achieved a debt-free education but also turned her scholarship success into a flourishing…
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Minister urges strict price control measures | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed, chaired a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) on Monday to evaluate the prices of essential commodities. During the meeting, he stressed the importance of maintaining stable food prices and providing relief to the general public. The minister expressed a zero-tolerance…
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Rupee continues its rising streak for 15th straight session
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[ad_1] A currency dealer can be seen counting $100 notes while Rs5,000 notes are placed on the table. — AFP/File The Pakistani rupee maintained its upward trajectory against the US dollar for the 15th consecutive session on Monday. The local unit gained Re0.9 against the greenback in the interbank market today. The PKR closed at…
