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MassacreMitch Trends After Santa Clarita School Shooting: He’s ‘Had Background Check Bill On His Desk Since February’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell faced criticism on social media for failing to act on gun control legislation after a shooting at a California high school Thursday that left two students dead and multiple others injured. A 16-year-old gunman who police said opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California was custody Thursday afternoon, but few other details were available. However, people took … Continue reading MassacreMitch Trends After Santa Clarita School Shooting: He’s ‘Had Background Check Bill On His Desk Since February’

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Economy, Entertainment, Finance Facts, Global, News, SBP

Governor SBP unveils commemorative coin at 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Sahib

Governor SBP Dr. Reza Baqir unveiled the commemorative coin of Rs.550 to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak at State Bank of Pakistan. A delegation of Sikh Community led by Sardar Ramesh Singh Khalsa, Patron in Chief Pakistan Sikh Council & Member Prime Minister’s Taskforce for Evacuee Trust Property Board, comprising members of Pakistan Sikh Council and Baba Guru Nanak Darbar also … Continue reading Governor SBP unveils commemorative coin at 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Sahib

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Finance, News, SECP

SECP working towards Ease of Doing Business

The recent measures by SECP to make the process of companies incorporation easy and hassle free, led to 19 % increase in registration of new companies in Oct 2019. The SECP has registered 1,659 new companies, raising the number of total registered companies to 107,062. Amongst new incorporations, 96 % companies were registered online and 43 % of the companies were registered in same day. … Continue reading SECP working towards Ease of Doing Business

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Economy, Finance, News

In 96 Seconds Alibaba Sells Record-Breaking $1.43 Billion USD Worth of Goods

Hitting $21 billion USD in sales in a matter of hours. China’s official consumer holiday “Singles’ Day” has just hit a record-breaking high in terms of sales. Singles day (11/11), given the name due to the repeating number one — referring to being single, the day for shopping sees a wide variety of items heavily discounted from both online and offline retailers. The biggest pulls … Continue reading In 96 Seconds Alibaba Sells Record-Breaking $1.43 Billion USD Worth of Goods

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Global, News, Pakistan

Sikhs praise PM Imran Khan

As praises pour in for Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan over the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor despite deteriorating Pakistan-India ties, a group of Sikhs has demanded Nobel Prize for the premier. According to reports, several Sikh organisations, including “Sikhs for Justice”, have decided to launch a campaign seeking the Nobel Prize for Imran in a bid to make the world recognise his peace efforts. … Continue reading Sikhs praise PM Imran Khan

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Finance, investment, News, SECP, Stocks and Analysis

SECP reforms further.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been undertaking a reform agenda to revitalize the capital market and promote expansion of investor base. It is felt that small and medium sized brokerage houses, alongside large ones, have a critical role to play in this regard.  Based on representations received from various stakeholders including small sized brokers and recommendations of the Stock Market Reforms … Continue reading SECP reforms further.

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Finance, Global, News

McDonald’s Fires CEO Steve Easterbrook Over Relationship With Employee

McDonald’s Corp. fired Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook because he had a consensual relationship with an employee against company policy, losing the strategist who had pushed the world’s largest restaurant chain into delivery and online ordering. The burger company’s board voted Friday to terminate Easterbrook, 52, after investigating the relationship, according to a statement Sunday. McDonald’s policy doesn’t allow the CEO to have a relationship with … Continue reading McDonald’s Fires CEO Steve Easterbrook Over Relationship With Employee

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Finance, Global, News, Taxation

Amazon will pay $0 in taxes on $11,200,000,000 in profit for 2018

While some people have received some surprise tax bills when filing their returns, corporations continue to avoid paying tax — thanks to a cocktail of tax credits, loopholes, and exemptions. According to a report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), Amazon (AMZN) will pay nothing in federal income taxes for the second year in a row. Thanks to the new Tax Cuts … Continue reading Amazon will pay $0 in taxes on $11,200,000,000 in profit for 2018

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Economy, Finance, News, SBP

SBP Launches National Payment Systems Strategy during Visit of World Bank’s President

Dr. Reza Baqir, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan launched the National Payment Systems Strategy (NPSS) in an event held today at its headquarters in Karachi. President of the World Bank, Mr. David Robert Malpass was the Chief Guest at the event that was attended by key stakeholders including regulators, government entities, banks, telcos, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Payment System Operators (PSOs) and Payment Service Providers … Continue reading SBP Launches National Payment Systems Strategy during Visit of World Bank’s President

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