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Focus on agriculture and pharma sectors, Central Asia-East Africa trade gateway

Inter-bank exchange rate falls 15 paisa to Rs278.57 per dollar

This move will allow both companies to share resources and innovate more effectively.

In the international market, gold maintains its value at $2,622 per ounce.

Rare earth bans and semiconductor restrictions reshaping global supply chains

KSE-100 Index surges by around 3.87%, current index at 113,755.68

Consumption behaviour suggests higher standard of living than what GDP numbers indicate

Besides reducing human interaction, digitalisation enhances documentation

Highly skewed income distribution promotes luxury production while adequate distribution leads to mass production

Bill may help achieve targets but several factors should be considered in advance

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025

Initiative will lead to adoption of global best practices

Power Division decides not to include scheme in IGCEP 2024-34

Top Democrat says provisions restricting China investments scrapped

Union expands strike to major US cities, demanding better pay and work hours

KSE-100 closes down 4.2% WoW as profit-taking, policy changes weigh

Say delay can cause losses in form of demurrage, detention charges

The penalties include Rs1 million on Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association

Asks govt to frame sustainable policies for enhancing textile exports

Volkswagen announces job cuts and capacity reductions in deal with unions to avert strikes and stay competitive.

Urge govt action to ensure affordable e-bikes with incentives-laden NEV policy

On the international front, the price of gold per ounce rose by $21, reaching a new global high of $2,622

Turns down one-off relaxation, saying import policy has been violated

Payments through digital channels grow 9% to Rs36tr in Jul-Sept quarter

Food items drive increase in short-term SPI reading

FBR collected Rs143b in Jul-Nov compared to hopes of receiving Rs491b

Consul general says both govts working on solutions to financial transactions

Say focus on NEVs will be pivotal in decreasing Pakistan's carbon footprint

KSE-100 index surges 3.05%, driven by upbeat economic indicators

Pakistan delegation signs MoUs with Chinese exchanges, enhancing capital market cooperation and investment.

Aim to educate public on cyber security, banking fraud, digital transactions

Rupee remains largely stable at 278.42 to a dollar

Series will be available on Express News, Express Entertainment TV, and social media platforms

Global gold prices dropped by $20 to $2,601, causing a decrease in gold rates in local markets as well

KSE-100 index rises by 3.05%

Pakistan's forex reserves rise to $12.08B; gold prices fall amid US policy impact and rupee dips slightly.

Meezan Bank issues advisory, urges caution while using card online

Pakistan has 10m acres of land suitable for olive cultivation, twice as much as Spain

Demand tariff reduction due to lower interest rates, UFG losses

Says energy supplier withheld tax benefits received from New Delhi

Redemptions by mutual funds, year-end profit-taking drag market down

Emirates launches its first experiential travel store in Karachi, focusing on growth and opportunities in Pakistan.

Caution industry is on verge of collapse due to unaddressed challenges

Under revised agreements, IPPs will cut tariff, leading to savings of Rs238b

Borrowing will help meet country's external financing requirement

Oil prices rise slightly due to falling US crude stocks, but gains limited by Fed's cautious rate cuts.

Launch aligns with Chinese President Xi Jinping's eight pledges for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation

Management says most strikers are outsiders brought in by Teamsters, dismissing the union's claims

Nine percent of those quizzed said they owned crypto assets such as bitcoin or ether, up from four percent in 2022

Centre asks provinces to take steps for passing on full impact of lower rates