Tue, 21-Oct-2025

European economies are harmed by the Russian gas cutoff, while Ukraine reports attacks on coastal districts

European

In a blow to nations that have supported Ukraine, Russia warned it will limit gas supplies to Europe starting on Wednesday. Meanwhile, missile attacks in Black Sea coastal regions have raised questions about whether Russia will uphold a pact to permit Ukraine to export food. No casualties or injuries have been reported. In a blow … Read more

G20 failing to update carbon-cutting pledges: report

G20

Nations in the G20 group of major economies have yet to improve greenhouse gas reduction goals, Despite pledging to revise their plans ahead of important UN climate meetings in November, n according to a report by renowned research NGOs obtained exclusively by AFP. Countries promised to examine weak strategies for decreasing carbon pollution this decade at … Read more

Omicron slams UK retail recovery

UK retail

LONDON: Restrictions imposed in the wake of the Omicron coronavirus variant have “wiped out” much of a recent recovery enjoyed by UK bricks-and-mortar stores, the British Retail Consortium revealed Friday. Much of the progress made in late 2021 “was wiped out in December as surging Omicron cases and new work-from-home advice deterred many from shopping in-store, … Read more

Textile exports up 8% in November

Textile exports

Pakistan’s textile exports witnessed an increase of 8 per cent month-on-month to reach a record high of $1.74 billion in November, a report by Topline Securities showed. During the month of November, the value added textile exports recorded a growth of 7 per cent month-on-month as the exports of ready-made garments recorded an increase of … Read more

Textile exports up 8% in November

Textile exports

KARACHI: Pakistan’s textile exports witnessed an increase of 8 per cent month-on-month to reach a record high of $1.74 billion in November, a report by Topline Securities showed. During the month of November, the value added textile exports recorded a growth of 7 per cent month-on-month as the exports of ready-made garments recorded an increase … Read more