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US Imposes Visa Curbs on 13 Individuals Linked to India

Washington targets KS International Traders in crackdown on illicit synthetic opioid trade WASHINGTON: The United States has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to an Indian online pharmacy accused of selling counterfeit prescription pills containing Fentanyl. According to Beyond Time News, the action targets associates of KS International Traders, a company operating from India…

India Increases Gold and Silver Import Duties

Government aims to protect foreign reserves amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions NEW DELHI: The Indian government has sharply increased import duties on gold and silver in an effort to support the weakening rupee and protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves. According to Beyond Time News, India more than doubled import taxes on…

Pakistan’s Petroleum Levy Collection Surges 45% to Rs1.2 Trillion

IMF sees stronger fiscal performance as provinces post record cash surpluses ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum levy collection increased sharply during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, helping the government strengthen its financial position ahead of crucial budget talks with the International Monetary Fund. According to Beyond Time News, the federal government collected Rs1.205…

Pakistan Receives $1.3 Billion IMF Tranche, Confirms State Bank

Fresh IMF funding expected to strengthen Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan confirmed on Wednesday that Pakistan has received around $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programmes. According to Beyond Time News, the central bank shared the update through…

US and China Hold Key Talks in South Korea

Incheon meetings focus on trade, technology, and global tensions INCHEON: Senior officials from the United States and China started important talks in South Korea on Wednesday before the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at Incheon…