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SBP may cut interest rate by one percent
January 10, 2025
SBP may cut interest rate by one percent
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to announce its first monetary policy of the year on January 27,…
UN predicts world economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025
January 10, 2025
UN predicts world economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025
UNITED NATIONS/NEW DELHI: Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8% in 2025, unchanged from 2024, held back by…
Pakistan receives $18bn remittances till Dec 2024
January 10, 2025
Pakistan receives $18bn remittances till Dec 2024
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a record-breaking inflow of $18 billion in workers’ remittances during the first…
First PIA flight to Europe departs for Paris after 4.5-year ban
January 10, 2025
First PIA flight to Europe departs for Paris after 4.5-year ban
After a long wait of 4.5 years, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its flights to Europe following the lifting…
Rs1.1trillion saved through talks with IPPs: Awais Leghari
January 10, 2025
Rs1.1trillion saved through talks with IPPs: Awais Leghari
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari said that the government has saved Rs1.1 trillion through negotiations with Independent Power…
IMF agrees for removal of 18pc GST on aircraft: NA body told
January 10, 2025
IMF agrees for removal of 18pc GST on aircraft: NA body told
ISLAMABAD (APP) – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatization was informed that International Monitory Fund (IMF) agreed for the…
Pakistan devises strategy to boost trade with Indonesia
January 10, 2025
Pakistan devises strategy to boost trade with Indonesia
ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has directed officials to devise a strategy to boost bilateral trade with Indonesia, it is…
Oil set for third straight weekly gain on winter fuel demand
January 10, 2025
Oil set for third straight weekly gain on winter fuel demand
Oil prices rose in early Asian trade and were on track for a third straight week of gains with icy…
FBR unearths money laundering scandal in Karachi
January 10, 2025
FBR unearths money laundering scandal in Karachi
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in a crackdown on money laundering mafia has unearthed a scandal involving Rs106 billion…
Pakistan’s economic growth to exceed 3% in FY24-25: SBP chief
January 9, 2025
Pakistan’s economic growth to exceed 3% in FY24-25: SBP chief
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad announced that Pakistan’s economic growth will surpass 3% in the…