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Ahsan proposes GSP-Plus, 5Es framework alignment to get export-led economic growth

Ahsan proposes GSP-Plus, 5Es framework alignment to get export-led economic growth

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday proposed a multi-pronged strategy, aligning the GSP-Plus…
Chicken meat, egg prices soar in Karachi

Chicken meat, egg prices soar in Karachi

KARACHI: Despite the absence of cold weather, the prices of chicken meat and eggs have surged significantly in the metropolis,…
Pakistani rupee losses strength against US dollar

Pakistani rupee losses strength against US dollar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani rupee on Wednesday depreciated 09 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs…
Pakistan’s economic outlook improves, inflation to decrease: report

Pakistan’s economic outlook improves, inflation to decrease: report

ISLAMABAD: A recent report by a local economic research institute has indicated a positive trend in Pakistan’s economic landscape, with…
Pakistan Stock Exchange hits historic high, crosses 96,000 mark

Pakistan Stock Exchange hits historic high, crosses 96,000 mark

KARACHI: Capital market continued its record-breaking streak on Tuesday, reaching close to 96,000 points in intraday trade with investors buoyed…
Biden pledges record $4 billion to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Biden pledges record $4 billion to World Bank fund for poorest countries

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden pledged a $4 billion US contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association fund for…
Remittances surge 24% to $3 billion in October 2024

Remittances surge 24% to $3 billion in October 2024

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s remittance inflows recorded a substantial increase of 24 percent, reaching $3 billion in October 2024, primarily driven by…
Pakistan, ADB sign $500m loan agreement

Pakistan, ADB sign $500m loan agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed a $500 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Climate and Disaster…
Hotels, restaurants, food points permitted to open till 10pm

Hotels, restaurants, food points permitted to open till 10pm

LAHORE: With mitigation of smog, the Punjab government has allowed hotels, restaurants, eateries and all food points to open till…
Oil prices gain on supply outages, caution over Russia-Ukraine war

Oil prices gain on supply outages, caution over Russia-Ukraine war

TOKYO: Oil prices edged up on Tuesday, extending the previous day’s rally driven by a halt in production at Norway’s…
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