Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Canada inflation edges upward to 6.8%

Canada

Canadians paid 6.8 percent more for goods and services in April than the previous year, owing primarily to higher food and housing costs, according to the government statistical agency on Wednesday. This was a slight increase from the previous month, but analysts predict that prices will continue to rise, as will the central bank’s key … Read more

Uber shares go up in ‘best week ever,’ eyes more growth

Uber

RIYADH: Uber’s chief described last week as the “best week ever” for the transport company, as its shares jumped 5 per cent on Tuesday, CNBC reported. Dara Khosrowshahi said that the ride-sharing business has nearly 90 per cent recovered from the effects of the pandemic and he is ‘confident’ it will hit record highs in 2022. “Our … Read more

Government of Punjab directs to open grocery stores and pharmacies for 24 hours

Punjab Government

The government of Punjab has directed to open grocery stores and pharmacies for 24 hours in wake of preventing the spread of coronavirus. The notification issued said the authorities have barred employees and general masses from visiting the government offices. Provincial government closed recreational places including Murree to contain the coronavirus whereas directives dispatched to … Read more