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Over 5.489m cotton bales arrive at ginneries
January 20, 2025
Over 5.489m cotton bales arrive at ginneries
Seed cotton (phutti) equivalent to over 5.489 million (5,489,818) bales have reached ginning factories across Pakistan till January 15, 2025,…
Electricity prices likely to drop by Rs1.04 per unit
January 20, 2025
Electricity prices likely to drop by Rs1.04 per unit
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has proposed a reduction in electricity tariffs by Rs1.04 per unit under the December…
NADRA launches biker service for ID cards, other documents
January 20, 2025
NADRA launches biker service for ID cards, other documents
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a biker service allowing people to get their identity cards and…
Economic grievances fuel support for hostile actions, Edelman global survey shows
January 20, 2025
Economic grievances fuel support for hostile actions, Edelman global survey shows
DAVOS: Economic fears have escalated into grievances among 60% of people, with many believing hostile actions such as violence can…
Oil prices little changed; markets await Trump move on Russian export curbs
January 20, 2025
Oil prices little changed; markets await Trump move on Russian export curbs
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Monday as expectations of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump relaxing curbs on Russia’s energy…
Pakistan alcohol use: 102% increase in revenue from last year
January 18, 2025
Pakistan alcohol use: 102% increase in revenue from last year
The federal government recorded a significant increase in tax revenue, collecting Rs577 billion in federal excise duty during the fiscal…
Delay in small power plants, canals incur Rs595 billion loss to national exchequer
January 18, 2025
Delay in small power plants, canals incur Rs595 billion loss to national exchequer
ISLAMABAD: A huge loss of Rs595 billion was incurred to the national exchequer due to the delay in the projects…
Sui companies’ monopoly to purchase, sell gas ends
January 18, 2025
Sui companies’ monopoly to purchase, sell gas ends
ISLAMABAD: The monopoly of Sui gas companies in the purchase and sale of gas has ended and the gas sector…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia moving towards finalisation of Reko Diq deal
January 18, 2025
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia moving towards finalisation of Reko Diq deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are moving towards finalising the nitty-gritty of the multibillion-dollar Reko Diq…
Pakistan-South Korea economic cooperation enters a new era
January 18, 2025
Pakistan-South Korea economic cooperation enters a new era
ISLAMABAD: Efforts being made by the Special Investment Facilitation Council continue to yield results as Pakistan and South Korea have…