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Dollar clings to 2-year high as US rates, tariffs in focus
January 14, 2025
Dollar clings to 2-year high as US rates, tariffs in focus
SINGAPORE: The dollar hung near its highest in more than two years on Tuesday as traders scale back U.S. rate…
Bullish trend continues in PSX as trade volume surges
January 14, 2025
Bullish trend continues in PSX as trade volume surges
KARACHI: Bulls continued their rally in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index hovered at…
Pakistan to debut Yuan-denominated bonds this year: FinMin
January 13, 2025
Pakistan to debut Yuan-denominated bonds this year: FinMin
HONG KONG: Amid the government’s ongoing arduous efforts to stabilise the country’s economy after a rather tumultuous period, Finance Minister…
Monetary easing prospects lift PSX as confidence returns
January 13, 2025
Monetary easing prospects lift PSX as confidence returns
After a massive correction last week, the capital market got off to a strong start on Monday, buoyed by bets…
Private sector playing vital role in boosting trade with UAE: minister
January 13, 2025
Private sector playing vital role in boosting trade with UAE: minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan this week highlighted the pivotal role played by the private sector in promoting…
PIA to expand operations in Europe after removal of four-year ban
January 13, 2025
PIA to expand operations in Europe after removal of four-year ban
ISLAMABAD: PIA will expand its operations in the European Union (EU), a PIA official said on Sunday, days after a…
Oil jumps on expectations new US sanctions to cut Russian supply
January 13, 2025
Oil jumps on expectations new US sanctions to cut Russian supply
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains for a third session on Monday, with Brent rising above $81 a barrel to its…
Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India
January 13, 2025
Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE: Chinese and Indian refiners will source more oil from the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, boosting prices…
Pakistan Army, FIA, ISI officials mandated to cut losses, eliminate corruption at Sepco
January 13, 2025
Pakistan Army, FIA, ISI officials mandated to cut losses, eliminate corruption at Sepco
ISLAMABAD: Personnel from the Pakistan Army, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have been delegated powers for cutting…
Discos contributing over Rs600bn to circular debt each year
January 13, 2025
Discos contributing over Rs600bn to circular debt each year
ISLAMABAD: Amid the government’s efforts to improve the country’s economic indicators, it has been revealed that the electricity distribution companies…