A businessman has gone before a Latvian court in a murder plot case that may provide insight into the shadowy history of the country’s banking industry. Martins Bunkus, an insolvency lawyer, is said to have been killed for money by Mihails Ulmans and co-defendant Aleksandrs Babenko. According to reports, Mr. …
Read More »Murder plot trial puts Latvia bank system in focus
In 2018, he was fatally shot. Both accused parties refute any involvement. Prosecutors claim that while Mr. Bunkus was closing another company, he discovered evidence linking the two individuals to money laundering. He then spoke with Latvian financial crime watchdogs about his worries. After one failed attempt on his life …
Read More »Tesco chairman John Allan to quit after claims over behaviour
After eight years in the position, Mr. Allan will depart Tesco in June. He continued: “It is with regret that I am having to prematurely stand down from my position as chair of Tesco following the anonymous and unsubstantiated allegations made against me, as reported by the Guardian.” According to …
Read More »Volodymyr Zelensky made a scene-stealing arrival at the G7 summit in Japan on Saturday, as world leaders issued a veiled warning to China.
Following a layover in Saudi Arabia, the president of Ukraine boarded a French government aircraft and landed in Hiroshima. The G7 leaders chastised Russia in an early statement they released as a result of his hurriedly planned visit. They also issued a warning against Beijing’s alleged use of “economic coercion” …
Read More »Pakistan, Russia sign deal to boost economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: To facilitate and lower the cost of trade between the two nations, Pakistan and Russia have inked a bilateral trade agreement. The agreement was made in Kazan, Russia, at a three-day economic summit for Muslim nations that came to an end on Friday. Participants at the conference came from …
Read More »Federer eyes dream farewell alongside Nadal at Laver Cup
LONDON: On Friday at the Laver Cup in London, Roger Federer will partner up with Rafael Nadal, his longtime nemesis, in an attempt to cap off his illustrious career. The 20-time Grand Slam champion declared last week that he would retire following the Friday-starting, three-day competition at London’s 02 arena. …
Read More »Babar asks batters to ‘step up’ as Pakistan look to rebound in second T20 against England
KARACHI: The initial edition of the seven-match Twenty20 International series saw the hosts lose by six wickets, dampening the excitement around England’s 17-year absence from Pakistan. Now, as Babar Azam’s team looks to win a series-leveling match at the National Stadium on Thursday, they will want to lift the spirits …
Read More »PKR nears record low in interbank after sliding 74 paise
The rupee dropped 74 paise in the interbank market on Wednesday, almost reaching an all-time low against the US dollar. The local currency lost 0.31 percent of its value from yesterday’s finish of Rs238.91, closing at Rs239.65 per dollar. On July 28, the rupee fell to a record low of …
Read More »Cnergyico’s Azm-e-Pakistan campaign is encouraging us to spread positivity through small acts of kindness
“Pakistan’s economic and political situation isn’t stable right now.” Every time we turn on the TV, tune in to the radio, or explore social media, we frequently hear things like these. Although it is necessary to be aware of the state of the nation, it is not beneficial to constantly …
Read More »SBP to settle importers’ payments in two days
Given that negative attitudes frequently have a snowball effect and create even more negativity, Cnergyico’s campaign is extremely needed. Indeed, if left uncontrolled, it can have an effect on people’s mental attitudes, which can then have an effect on their family lives, careers, and health. Cnergyico proposes that in order …
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