More than 11,000 people across seven Malaysian states have been affected by severe flooding triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, the national disaster agency confirmed on Monday. The eastern coastal regions face such challenges every monsoon season, yet this year’s intensity has pushed more families into emergency shelters. Moreover, the latest report shows that 11,009 individuals […]
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LCCI urges urgent interest rate cut to prevent further economic instability
LAHORE, October 28 —President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol, has said that the State Bank’s decision to keep the interest rate at 11% is harmful for the economy. He said that the rate should have been reduced by at least 2% to boost business activities in the country. In […]
Pakistan may impose temporary ban on meat and poultry exports
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan government is reportedly considering a temporary ban on meat and poultry exports to stabilize local prices and ensure affordability for consumers, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources. Officials from the Ministry of Production said the move is aimed at mitigating the impact of recent floods, which have severely affected the […]