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Pakistani firms hope clinching deals after debut at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024
November 8, 2024
Pakistani firms hope clinching deals after debut at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024
ISLAMABAD: After participating for the first time at the renowned Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 event in Dubai this week, Pakistani exhibitors…
KSE-100 index crosses 93,000 barrier as bulls continue to surge
November 8, 2024
KSE-100 index crosses 93,000 barrier as bulls continue to surge
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its upward trajectory on last day of the week – Friday. The bullish…
Qatar defers sending five LNG cargoes to Pakistan till 2026
November 8, 2024
Qatar defers sending five LNG cargoes to Pakistan till 2026
ISLAMABAD: The liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes scheduled for arrival in Pakistan next year from Qatar will now be sent…
Oil prices fall as Hurricane Rafael expected to start weakening
November 8, 2024
Oil prices fall as Hurricane Rafael expected to start weakening
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as the risk that a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico will significantly…
Overseas Pakistanis send highest ever $11.8bn in remittances
November 8, 2024
Overseas Pakistanis send highest ever $11.8bn in remittances
KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis have broken previous records by sending home $11.8 billion in the first four months of the current…
Gold prices in Pakistan see huge increase
November 8, 2024
Gold prices in Pakistan see huge increase
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan rebound on Friday after witnessing a massive decline a day earlier, reflecting global…
Punjab CM announces free tractors, land levellers for farmers
November 8, 2024
Punjab CM announces free tractors, land levellers for farmers
LAHORE: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz has introduced a prize package for farmers to increase the yield of wheat. Punjab CM…
Remittances surge 24% year-on-year to $3.05bn in October
November 8, 2024
Remittances surge 24% year-on-year to $3.05bn in October
KARACHI: Pakistan received $3.1 billion in overseas workers’ remittances in October 2024, a significant 23.9% increase compared to $2.46 billion…
Pakistan to boost agricultural, livestock production with Australian expertise, partnering with SIFC
November 7, 2024
Pakistan to boost agricultural, livestock production with Australian expertise, partnering with SIFC
ISLAMABAD: The government, in collaboration with the SIFC, has announced plans to leverage Australian expertise in agriculture and livestock sectors.…
Rupee loses strength against US dollar
November 7, 2024
Rupee loses strength against US dollar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani rupee on Thursday depreciated by 05 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at…