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Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest as much as $10 billion in OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, in a move that could value the business at more than $500 billion and further intensify competition in the global AI market. The talks, first reported by The Information and subsequently confirmed by multiple sources, are said to be at …

Two of the world’s largest auction houses have signalled a return to growth in the global art market, offering early evidence that a prolonged downturn in demand may be easing. Sotheby’s, headquartered in New York, said it expects sales to rise by 17 per cent in 2025 to around $7 billion. Auction sales alone are forecast to increase by more …

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the fourth time this year, lowering borrowing costs to their lowest level in almost three years as policymakers forecast that inflation will fall back to the 2 per cent target by spring. Members of the Bank’s nine-strong monetary policy committee (MPC) voted narrowly, by five votes to four, to reduce the …

Introduction: Redefining Growth in a Climate-Conscious World The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional growth models—built on intensive resource extraction and environmental neglect—are no longer sustainable. In response, green growth has emerged as a forward-looking economic strategy that harmonizes nature, technology, and economic development. By integrating environmental protection with technological innovation, green growth offers a roadmap for long-term …

Strict adherence to governance reforms is vital, but further burdening the industrial sector could stifle recovery Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology, has commented on the 11 milestones recently outlined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) …

KARACHI: Researchers from the Aga Khan University (AKU) have reported promising early results from a simple, low-cost household water filter that is dramatically reducing diarrheal disease and measurably improving nutritional status among children under five in rural Sindh, Pakistan. The non-electric, easy-to-use filter, which costs as little as USD 5–8 per year, is being hailed as a critical intervention against …

You’re getting solid results. ROAS looks healthy. You go to increase your daily budget and Facebook refuses to let you go beyond $50. Frustrating? Definitely.Random? Not at all. What you’re running into isn’t a mysterious bug. It’s part of Meta’s risk and pacing system — and once you understand how it works, you can plan around it instead of fighting …

Are you running a small business that’s growing? Congratulations. Chances are that you’re dealing with several things at once. Maybe you’re managing your team and chasing invoices, all while trying to find five minutes for lunch. Your plate is full. It’s because of this that you may forget about waste management. You might not realise it, but inefficient waste disposal …

In 2025, staking has taken center stage in the crypto economy — turning passive ownership into an income-generating strategy. It’s the digital-age equivalent of putting your money to work instead of leaving it to gather dust. While trading demands timing and nerve, staking rewards patience. You lock in your coins, support blockchain security, and in return, earn a slice of …

Expanding into new markets often exposes teams to payroll hurdles that slow growth and create compliance risks. Different countries have unique tax laws, payment systems, and employment rules that make managing payroll across borders complex. An Employer of Record (EOR) helps simplify these challenges so growing teams can stay focused on business goals instead of payroll headaches. As companies scale …