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Ahsan proposes GSP-Plus, 5Es framework alignment to get export-led economic growth
November 20, 2024
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
November 20, 2024
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
November 20, 2024
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
November 20, 2024
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
November 19, 2024
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
November 19, 2024
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
November 19, 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
November 19, 2024
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
November 19, 2024
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
November 19, 2024
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…