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World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says
December 6, 2024
World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says
LONDON: The United Nations’ world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its…
Ghee, cooking oil prices see massive hike across Pakistan
December 6, 2024
Ghee, cooking oil prices see massive hike across Pakistan
KARACHI: The prices of essential kitchen staples, banaspati ghee and cooking oil, have surged by up to 20% over the…
Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights to be launched soon
December 6, 2024
Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights to be launched soon
KARACHI: A positive development in the relationship between Pakistan and Bangladesh has emerged as Bangladesh’s Deputy High Commissioner, SM Mahbub…
IMF deadline: NTC asks provinces to lay agriculture tax bills by year-end
December 5, 2024
IMF deadline: NTC asks provinces to lay agriculture tax bills by year-end
ISLAMABAD: The National Tax Council (NTC) has decided to table amendments to the Agriculture Income Tax (AIT) legislation in the…
Pakistan eyes on $100 bln export target as economy stabilises
December 5, 2024
Pakistan eyes on $100 bln export target as economy stabilises
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said Pakistan’s economy was showing signs of…
108,322 and counting – Bulls’ stampede continues amid hopes of policy rate cut
December 5, 2024
108,322 and counting – Bulls’ stampede continues amid hopes of policy rate cut
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record run on Thursday as it crossed 108,000 points after gaining 3,200…
ADB, SAFCO to provide $86.2 million for Pakistan’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant
December 5, 2024
ADB, SAFCO to provide $86.2 million for Pakistan’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO) on Wednesday signed an $86.2 million financial package…
Euro wobbles as political turmoil dents sentiment; bitcoin scales $100,000
December 5, 2024
Euro wobbles as political turmoil dents sentiment; bitcoin scales $100,000
SINGAPORE: The euro was subdued on Thursday after the widely expected collapse of the French government, stoking worries about the…
Aurangzeb reiterates importance of inclusive growth, data sharing
December 5, 2024
Aurangzeb reiterates importance of inclusive growth, data sharing
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Thursday reemphasized the need for inclusive growth, highlighting…
Gold prices increase by Rs500 per tola
December 5, 2024
Gold prices increase by Rs500 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed an increase of Rs500 and was sold at Rs275,700 on…