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Should You Allow Your Auto Insurance To Monitor Your Driving?

The number of drivers who let their insurance monitor their driving has more than doubled in less than a decade! While many drivers were once skeptical of the practice, the benefits are becoming more and more appealing as people make the switch to usage-based insurance. And as car insurance rates continue to climb, even more […]

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What Is Identity Theft Insurance and Should You Buy It?

Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 1 million reports of identity theft! And the AARP found that, “American adults lost a total of $43 billion to identity fraud in 2023.” So, it makes sense that — if protection exists against identity theft exists — you want it. There’s no shortage of […]

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Should I Insure My Cars and Home With the Same Company?

At a time when insurance premiums are skyrocketing, especially for home and auto insurance, people are looking for ways to save money. At 2.4% in September, inflation is much closer to the Fed’s stated 2.0% goal and a far cry from its 9.1% peak. From Dec. 31, 2021, to Oct. 27, 2023, the S&P 500 […]

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What Condo Owners Need To Know About Insurance

It’s estimated that 27% of people in America live in a condo or homeowner’s association (HOA) property. If you’re one of them, then you’re all too familiar with the double-edged sword that is your HOA. On the one hand, your HOA can ensure that your community is kept to a certain standard. On the other […]

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Why You Need To Re-Shop Your Car Insurance Right Now

There’s a high chance your car insurance has gone up recently. If not, the bad news is it might increase at your next renewal. But there’s good news, too. You don’t have to simply accept an auto insurance increase! Take money expert Clark Howard’s advice to save. He says: “This year coming up in ‘25 […]

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4 Signs You’re a Victim of Deed Theft (and How To Avoid It)

Deed theft happens when someone steals your home’s title and takes action — or tries to take action — against your property for financial gain. Also called home title theft, this crime isn’t new. But it’s gained more attention as high profile properties, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, have been targeted. The good news is there […]

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Medicare: 10 Things To Know

With more than 67 million beneficiaries, around one in five Americans is enrolled in Medicare. The federal health insurance program has helped ensure adults over 65 and individuals with disabilities have access to health insurance since 1965. But with regular changes to the program — and our health system at large — it’s no wonder […]

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What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work?

If you’re enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, you may have been offered the option of an HSA. So what is an HSA? It’s a Health Savings Account. It’s designed to help you pay for health care, but it can also be a great way to plan for the future. In this article, I’ll explain […]

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Should I Make a Claim on My Car Windshield?

If you’ve got comprehensive coverage on your auto insurance policy, then there’s a good chance that your insurer will cover the cost of windshield repair or replacement. And insurance companies make it hard to resist! If you live in in Florida, Kentucky or South Carolina, for example, then your insurance can’t charge a deductible on […]

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Do Not Give Your Social Security Number at These Places

When should you give your Social Security number and when should you not? Giving out your Social Security number is something you shouldn’t do unless you know it’s absolutely, positively required for what you’re doing. Companies and institutions ask for our Social Security numbers all the time. Unfortunately, they do a mediocre-to-terrible job of securing […]

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13 Steps To Keeping Your Email Safe and Secure

You can’t be too vigilant when it comes to computer security. It’s way too often that we hear of a new virus or another type of malware making the rounds. Email is often used to implant malware into a computer or direct the user to a malicious website. Once the computer has been compromised or […]

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How Spammers Get Your Email Address

Have you ever been browsing a website and then later received an email from the company even though you didn’t provide your email address? Or maybe you added items to your cart on a shopping website but decided not to follow through with the purchase. Then you get an email asking whether you forgot to […]

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Govt struggles to expand tax base as illicit trade surges

Widespread smuggling, tax evasion result in billions in lost revenue across key sectors




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Nestlé waters agrees to pay $2.2 million to resolve criminal allegations in France

The settlement brings end to two separate investigations focused on illegal drilling practices and consumer deception




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Profit-taking wipes out almost all gains at PSX

KSE-100 index adds 34.38 points, settles at 78,897.73




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Free computer centre set up for Keamari women

Maritime minister reveals plan for similar opportunities across many other domains




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Afghanistan to begin work on TAPI gas pipeline

.Progress on the TAPI pipeline has been repeatedly delayed because of security issues in conflict-ravaged Afghanistan




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NEPRA fines KE Rs1m for safety lapse

Also orders power utility to pay Rs3.5m to a victim's familyQ




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Petrol prices expected to drop once again

If confirmed, this would mark the third consecutive bi-weekly drop in prices of petroleum products




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SCO trade ministers' meet today

Pakistan invited trade ministers from SCO member states. However, India will attend the meeting virtually




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India's August retail inflation stays below 4% for second consecutive month

Soaring vegetable prices undermine expectations for a dovish approach in the upcoming monetary policy meeting




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Oil rebounds as hurricane threat stabilises markets

Oil futures rose slightly due to potential US Gulf Coast hurricane and Libyan supply disruptions after recent losses




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'Pakistan faces $30b loss after floods'

Iqbal urges speedy implementation of 4RF projects, fulfilment of global pledges




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Visa targets ten-fold increase in digital payment acceptance across Pakistan

Visa investing in building digital payment infrastructure in the country to make process less costly, more manageable




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Ministers object to creation of more authorities

Iqbal and Aurangzeb stress the need for utilising existing infrastructure for digitisation




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Deregulate sugar, wheat markets: FPCCI

Agriculture committee says free trade mechanisms needed to boost competitiveness, curb inflation




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US inflation holds steady: CPI rises 0.2% in August 2024

The annual rate, the slowest since February 2021, falls short of economists' 2.6% projection.




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Visa eyes 10-fold rise in Pakistani acceptance

Partners with 1Link to streamline remittances, encourage digital transactions.




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Gold prices rise globally and locally amid market shifts

Local gold prices rise by Rs.1,300 rupees per tola, reaching Rs.261,700.




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Power struggles in climate ministry

Controversy surrounds reinstatement efforts of official accused of misconduct




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PSX tumbles by 634 points on investor caution

Settles at 78,651.79 on concerns over privatisation, IMF terms, and SBP policy announcement




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Alibaba Cloud disrupted after fire at Digital Realty datacenter in Singapore

A fire at a Digital Realty Singapore datacenter by a lithium-ion battery explosion disrupts Alibaba Cloud services.




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IMF pressure halts new EPZ plan

Govt withdraws Balochistan EPZ proposal, approves funds for SCO summit




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Govt withdraws Rs250 million infrastructure grant

Funding had earlier been approved for private foundation's project by using taxpayers' money




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State Bank of Pakistan slashes policy rate by 200 BPS

The SBP cut its policy rate to 17.5% following a recent sharp decline in inflation




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IMF board to review Pakistan’s $7b loan on September 25 after key conditions met

IMF spokesperson says successful implementation of 9-month standby arrangement had stabilised Pakistan’s economy




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FDA’s OPDP Issues Second Regulatory Action Letter of 2023

In what has been a long period of relative low activity, FDA’s OPDP has taken the opportunity to remind us that low enforcement does not mean no enforcement when it comes to promotional speech by pharmaceutical companies. This past June … Continue reading




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FDA’s OPDP Issues Third Letter of 2023

For the second time this month and the third time this year, FDA’s OPDP has posted notice that it has taken an enforcement action. Last week, a Warning Letter was posted regarding a sales aid. This week it action came … Continue reading




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Drug Approvals and FDA AdComms in 2023

Having passed the mid-year point, it is always an interesting exercise to take stock of where we stand with respect to the approval of new medicines. Overall, when considering the volume of activity, things would seem to be looking up … Continue reading




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What Happens When You Talk About Adherence in Promotional Communications?

FDA has announced that the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) is planning a study to evaluate the influence that statements made in a promotional communication about patient adherence to a medication may have on the resulting preference for a … Continue reading




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FDA Launching New Advisory Committee on Digital Health

FDA announced this week the formation of a new advisory committee – the Digital Health Advisory Committee – for the purpose of providing the agency with advice on matters related to digital health technologies (DHT). FDA does not form new … Continue reading




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FDA’s OPDP Issues Two New Untitled Letters

While enforcement has been at a low ebb for quite some time with FDA’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP), this week took a different turn with the posting of two new untitled letters sent October 31. That brings the … Continue reading