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Dollar hovers ahead of PCE and tariff onslaught
March 28, 2025
Dollar hovers ahead of PCE and tariff onslaught
SINGAPORE: The dollar was headed for a steady week on Friday and a quarterly loss next week as concern about…
Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble
March 28, 2025
Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble
BANGKOK: When armed rebels seized northern Myanmar’s rare-earths mining belt in October, they dealt a blow to the country’s embattled…
Eidul Fitr 2025: PSX goes for week-long holidays on festive note
March 28, 2025
Eidul Fitr 2025: PSX goes for week-long holidays on festive note
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) will resume trading on next Thursday after almost week-long Eidul Fitr holidays. Friday is…
PSX, CSE, and DSE partner to foster capital market cooperation
March 27, 2025
PSX, CSE, and DSE partner to foster capital market cooperation
COLOMBO: In a significant milestone for regional cooperation, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and Dhaka Stock…
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves drop $540m on debt repayments
March 27, 2025
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves drop $540m on debt repayments
Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves retreated to $15.55 billion as of March 21, 2025 — a significant drop in the…
IMF allows Pakistan to reduce electricity tariff
March 27, 2025
IMF allows Pakistan to reduce electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed the Pakistan government to reduce the electricity tariff by Rs1 per unit.…
Pakistan calls for more balanced model of globalisation
March 27, 2025
Pakistan calls for more balanced model of globalisation
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for inclusive and equitable globalisation to benefit the developing…
Analysis: IMF deal sealed — is growth next?
March 27, 2025
Analysis: IMF deal sealed — is growth next?
The IMF’s staff-level agreement (SLA) with the Pakistani authorities on the first review of the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF),…
Major update on solar net metering tariff in Pakistan
March 27, 2025
Major update on solar net metering tariff in Pakistan
The federal government has delayed the implementation of its controversial decision to slash the buyback rates for solar net metering,…
Oil up on tighter supply risks
March 27, 2025
Oil up on tighter supply risks
TOKYO: Oil prices nudged higher on Thursday on concerns about tighter global supply after the US tariff threat on Venezuelan…