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State Bank of Pakistan slashes policy rate by 200 BPS amid falling inflation

September 12, 2024

New Jersey Democrats vow to fight Trump in final gubernatorial debate
The top Democratic candidates running for governor in New Jersey faced off in their final debate Sunday night before next month’s prim, where they vowed to take on President Donald Trump and laid out why they are best positioned to win in November. Five of the six Democratic contenders — Reps. Mikie Sherrill and Josh…
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Tokyo office buildings facing extended vacancies surge over past 3 years
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For foreign investors, a long path ahead for India nuclear reforms
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Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. At least 28 dead after severe storms ravage South, Midwest 02:30 FBI calls California fertility clinic bombing an ‘act of terrorism’ 02:01 Now Playing Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer 01:13 UP NEXT Good News: Mom honors late…
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. At least 28 dead after severe storms ravage South, Midwest 02:30 Now Playing FBI calls California fertility clinic bombing an ‘act of terrorism’ 02:01 UP NEXT Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer 01:13 Good News: Mom honors late…
Fast-aging Japan rethinks work at 70 and beyond
TOKYO — Japan’s rapidly growing population of seniors is accelerating changes in how businesses and workers think about old age, with 5.4 million people aged 70 or older actively working in a country where retirement at 60 was once the norm. At kitchen equipment seller Tenpos Holdings, 82-year-old Keno Nagasaki, who handles insurance and other…
Authorities express confidence in finding 7 remaining escaped New Orleans inmates
Authorities on Sunday expressed confidence in the prospect of capturing seven of 10 escaped New Orleans inmates who remain at large, possibly before the end of the night. Federal, state and local authorities have developed usable information on each of the seven and have received multiple tips on their whereabouts, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col.…