Stakeholders Expect State Bank to Tighten Monetary Policy in Upcoming Announcement
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday amid growing speculation in financial…
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World Bank Says Accelerated Reforms Could Triple Pakistan’s Incomes by 2050
Pakistan could substantially improve living standards and potentially triple incomes by 2050 if it accelerates structural reforms and sustains economic…
World Bank Announces Support for Pakistani Start-ups
The World Bank is planning to support Pakistan’s start-up ecosystem through a proposed $50 million Fund of Funds (FoF) aimed…
Afghanistan Trade Suspension Disrupts Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Exports
Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports have declined sharply following disruptions in trade with Afghanistan, which was previously one of the country’s major…
Pakistan Stock Market Recovers Slightly Amid Selective Buying
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index recovered 779.35 points, or 0.47 per cent, to close at 165,930.99, ending a two-session losing streak…
Meta Faces $25 Billion Penalty in US State Case Over Allegedly Misleading Consumers
A court in the US state of New Mexico has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $25…
IMF Projects 1.3% Economic Contraction in Pakistan Amid Iran War
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a 1.3 per cent contraction in Pakistan’s regional economic outlook this year, citing…
Landmark Biodiversity Fund Fails to Gain Support, Raises Just $7,085
The Cali Fund, a global initiative aimed at financing biodiversity conservation, has attracted only $7,085 in contributions, highlighting the challenges…
FESCO CEO, Sons Booked in Alleged Rs320 Million Tax Evasion Case
The chief executive officer of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Amir Pannu, and his three sons have been booked in…
National Savings Scheme Profit Rates Revised Upward Effective October 21
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has increased profit rates on several national savings schemes, effective October 21, providing…