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Pakistan’s POL imports up by 1.68pc to 5.11bn dollars in 4 months
November 20, 2024
Pakistan’s POL imports up by 1.68pc to 5.11bn dollars in 4 months
ISLAMABAD: The petroleum group imports increased by 1.68 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year as…
E-bikes scheme Punjab: Major update for students
November 20, 2024
E-bikes scheme Punjab: Major update for students
LAHORE: The Punjab government has increased the number of e-bikes allocation under the Chief Minister Youth Initiative, it reported on…
FBR’s massive action against tax evaders, targets non-filers
November 20, 2024
FBR’s massive action against tax evaders, targets non-filers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) continues its crackdown on tax evaders across the country, focusing on major non-filers…
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…