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Rupee hits over one-year high against US dollar
March 16, 2021
Rupee hits over one-year high against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee touched over a one-year high against the United States (US) dollar in the inter-bank currency market on…
Over 50pc increase in price of plastic affecting auto parts makers: report
March 16, 2021
Over 50pc increase in price of plastic affecting auto parts makers: report
An over 50% increase in the prices of plastic granule in the last three months has led to an increase…
Authorities fail to control hike in chicken prices
March 15, 2021
Authorities fail to control hike in chicken prices
The local authorities have completely failed to check and control the hike in chicken prices as chicken meat being sold…
China to set up electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Pakistan’s first private SEZ
March 15, 2021
China to set up electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Pakistan’s first private SEZ
China’s largest automobile manufacturer is all set to start the manufacturing of electric vehicles in Pakistan’s first private special economic…
India to propose cryptocurrency ban: sources
March 15, 2021
India to propose cryptocurrency ban: sources
India will propose a law banning cryptocurrencies, fining anyone trading in the country or even holding such digital assets, a…
Workers’ remittances top $2 billion for 9th straight month
March 12, 2021
Workers’ remittances top $2 billion for 9th straight month
Workers’ remittances exceeded $2 billion for a record ninth consecutive month in February 2021, data released by the State Bank…
Pakistan records 31% increase in car sales in February
March 12, 2021
Pakistan records 31% increase in car sales in February
Passenger car sales increased by 31% in February 2021 compared to the same period last year, due to low markups…
IDB, IRENA team up to boost renewables in Latin America
March 12, 2021
IDB, IRENA team up to boost renewables in Latin America
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) are teaming up to promote renewable energy investment in Latin…
SBP waives charges on internet, mobile banking services
March 11, 2021
SBP waives charges on internet, mobile banking services
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has instructed all banks to provide minimum set of services on their Internet Banking…
IMF likely to resume loan programme by March 24
March 11, 2021
IMF likely to resume loan programme by March 24
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) may revive Pakistan’s stalled loan programme on March 24 as the fund’s executive board is…