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Australia to give AUD 3m for climate resilience
Australia pledges AUD 3 million to boost Pakistan's climate-resilient water management.
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Cane farmers demand Rs475/40kg
Say boilers firing up by Nov will benefit growers impacted by climate change
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RLNG prices slashed up to 7.1%
Ogra cuts RLNG prices by up to 7.11% for October 2024, due to lower Delivery Ex-ship rates
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Rupee rebounds as foreign inflows strengthen supply
Forex reserves hit 30-month high, remittances and exports bolster rupee
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Consumers switch to digital banking
Online retail payments surge 84% on changing preferences, tech adoption
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Data manipulated for sugar export
ECC allows shipment of 500,000 tons based on contradictory summaries
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Short-term inflation eases 0.08%
SPI slows down after two consecutive weeks of increase
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Pakistan swallowed 40 bitter pills for $7b
Govt pledges to limit powers of SIFC, PSWF
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Gold prices in Pakistan surge by Rs2,700 per tola following global trend
Last month, price hit an all-time high of Rs277,000 per tola
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PSX: KSE-100 Index closes flat amid IPP concerns, rupee gains marginally
Out of 435 companies traded, 130 registered an increase, 251 saw a decline while 54 remained unchanged
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Petrol, diesel prices expected to rise
Petrol and diesel prices expected to rise by Rs5 and Rs13 per litre due oil price increase in the international market
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Despite better sales, auto sector faces uphill battle
Lower interest rates fail to give boost to demand for cars
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Big firms commit Rs3.4tr tax fraud
Corporates fraudulently claim 25% input tax adjustment against 4-7% benchmark
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World Bank warns of missing targets
Report says growth rate is insufficient to reduce rising poverty rate
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IPPs face stock plunge as govt plans to revoke PPAs
Share prices plummet up to 26% as govt seeks to reduce soaring energy costs
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Forex reserves further rise by $106m
SBP reserves hit 30-month high at $10.8 billion, yet rupee weakens, shedding Rs0.07 to Rs277.79 against US dollar.
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'Nuclear power key to fuel price fluctuations'
Experts stress usage of nuclear power to address energy shortages, climate change
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Stocks slip over IPP contract concerns
KSE-100 index drops 216.06 points, settles at 85,453.22
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UBG successfully renegotiates five IPP contracts
Pakistan revises first five IPP contracts, shifting to a 'take-and-pay' model, easing financial strain on the economy.
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Furniture industry seeks govt support for better exports
Leading manufacturer says industry lags behind in quality, global standards
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PPMA urges govt to update drug laws
PPMA urges updating drug laws to global standards as multinationals exit, stressing the need for urgent reforms.
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PSX drops 216 points as power sector reforms weigh on market sentiment
The Pakistani rupee weakened slightly, ending 0.02% lower against USD at Rs277.79 in the interbank market
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Non-filers to face the music from November 1, warns FBR chairman
We have complete data on non-filers, and action will commence on a large scale from November, says Rashid Langrial
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Unilever sells Russian business to Arnest Group amid ongoing multinational exodus
Company says sale includes all of its business and four factories in Russia as well as its business in Belarus
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UBG patron-in-chief announces progress in resolving IPP contract issues
S.M. Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of UBG, expresses gratitude for the success the Task Force on IPPs.
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Aurangzeb hints at amending SBP law
Proposal aims to allow dual nationals as central bank leaders, fill key vacancies
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PIA privatisation stalled as bidders demand full ownership
The government remains firm on not offering 100% shares to investors amidst the current challenges.
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USD Exchange Rate: Rupee sees modest gains
The buying rate of the British Pound (GBP) stood at Rs361.40 and a selling rate of Rs 365.00.
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Businessmen call for immediate fixing of Karachi's infrastructure
Urge SHC chief justice to take suo motu notice of resident's grievances
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No China debt re-profiling on cards
FinMin rules out agreement signing next week for debt rescheduling
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Cotton ginning units plunge from 1,200 to 400
Minister for commerce pledges revival of cotton industry
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Stocks inch up amid high volatility
KSE-100 index adds just 5.30 points, settles at 85,669.28
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ADB reaffirms support for fiscal space generation
ADB reaffirms support for Pakistan’s reforms and economic stability in talks with government officials.
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Remittances hit record-high at $2.85b
September inflows stabilise rupee, forex reserves; reach $8.8b in Q1 of FY2024-25
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Geopolitical strife can cost global economy $14.5tr
Global economy may lose $14.5 trillion over five years due to geopolitical conflict disrupting supply chains.
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Govt outsources Islamabad airport to 'favoured' bidder
Other consortium claims arbitrary exclusion from bidding process
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PPMA calls for govt backing for exports
PPMA seeks government support to boost pharmaceutical exports, proposes Pharma Export Promotion Council creation.
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Saudi Arabia leads as Pakistan sees 29% year-on-year growth in worker remittances for September
Major remittance sources were Saudi Arabia with $681.3m, UAE with $560.3m, UK with $423.6m, and USA with $274.9m
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ACM Group wins 'Brand of the Year' & 'Best Battery Manufacturing Company of the Year' awards
With these awards, Osaka Batteries is recognised for its exceptional performance, innovation, and consumer trust
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USD Exchange Rate: Rupee holds steady, fluctuates slightly against other currencies
The British Pound (GBP) is currently trading at Rs361.50 for buying and Rs365.10 for selling.
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Pakistan sees 38.8% increase in remittances from overseas workers
Overseas Pakistanis sent $8.8 billion home in the first quarter, a significant increase in remittances.
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Saudi business delegation lands in Pakistan for $2b investment talks
Musadik Malik, Jam Kamal Khan receive Saudi investment minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih at the Noor Khan Airbase
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PSX continues record-breaking streak, surpasses 86,000 points during intra-day trading
The market opened with strong momentum, with the KSE-100 index gaining 254 points.
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SBP boosts bank incentives to strengthen inflows
Aims to increase remittances to support import financing, debt repayments
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South Asian Games budget rejected
ECC says estimates are inaccurate, demands clear financial plan for 2025 event
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Blue-chip oil stocks fuel PSX's record rally
KSE-100 index soars 753.68 points, settles at 85,663.98
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Sindh's UgAi app to combat fertiliser price distortion
Promises direct access to farmers but concerns remain about small growers' inclusion
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Businesses suffer as Hyderabad's roads crumble
Traders complain of financial losses as poor infrastructure disrupts traffic, commerce