Consumer confidence slumps in February as cost pressures bite
The proportion of households that thought it was a good time to buy a major household item fell…
Media Insider: A fight for evening viewers – new TVNZ quiz show, 6pm news ratings; Stuff faces print-plant eviction; NBR takes on MBIE; Why are we waiting a week for MAFS?
TVNZ confirmed last night it was investing in an entirely new studio set at its Victoria St studios,…
Business confidence dips on interest rate fears but remains elevated
“The sharp turn in interest rates seen from late November until mid-February has had an impact on the…
Aina Asif opens up about age on Ramazan transmission
She also reflected on the mixed reactions she receives regarding her on-screen roles Aina Asif has quickly become…
Poor planning fuels Ramazan inflation
Experts blame lack of demand forecasting as predictable shortages recur each year KARACHI: Every Ramazan, fruit prices skyrocket…
The “Three Swallow” Test May Reveal How Stressed You Are
If you have an inkling that your body is a little too on edge, then a viral TikTok…
Economic recovery slowly rolling north into other regions, says Infometrics
Auckland continued to lag, with activity up 1.3% per annum in the December quarter, but it was not…
Urgent calls for action on youth mental health following report release
“We have been told by young people about the challenges they face gaining access to support. “We’ve got…
PSX falls further in absence of cues
KARACHI: Losses deepened at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as the benchmark index closed lower by…
Free medicines plan hits snags
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government’s announcement to provide free medicines in public hospitals has become practically impossible to implement…
Finance ministry terms claims of 8% interest on external loans ‘misleading’
Says average cost of external public debt is approximately 4 per cent, so interest payments rose by $1.60b…
US eyes investment in IT, mining, energy
The ministry said American interest was conveyed in ICT, mining, minerals and energy 24 revenue estates digitised in…