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Chinese investors approach SHC against alleged police harassment

Six Chinese investors file petition and make Federal Ministry of Interior, Chief Secretary, Inspector General (IG) of Police, CPEC Security, Malir Police officials, Chinese Embassy and others as respondents

Gold price increases by Rs2,900 per tola in Pakistan

Total price of per tola gold reaches Rs289,600 in local market, the jewelers say

SBP to announce monitory policy on Jan 27

The State Bank of Pakistan to announce monetary policy on Monday, January 27, 2025

Education, commerce key drivers of economic growth: Jam Kamal

Federal Minster for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said I want to highlight the vital connection between education and commerce as key drivers of economic growth and national prosperity

10 years CPF for Pakistan to address country’s development challenges: Martin Raiser

World Bank's Regional Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser on Thursday said that the World Bank proposes a long term, focused 10 years Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan as an “anchor” for a joint commitment to address country's development challenges

Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves $ 16.19 billion

The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 16,189.3 million while the SBP reserves recorded as $ 11,448.7 million as of 17 January 2025

Sindh govt increases fares of peoples’ bus service in Karachi

New fare will be effective from February 1, 2025, official sources confirm

Stock markets mostly higher as they track Trump plans, earnings

US and European stock markets mostly pushed higher Wednesday as investors tracked earnings and President Donald Trump's policy plans as artificial intelligence shares rallied

Trump to take virtual centre stage in Davos

Donald Trump will star in an eagerly-anticipated online appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, addressing global elites whose annual gabfest has been consumed by the US president's days-old second term

Stocks mainly rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally

Global stock markets mostly rose Thursday following a tech-fuelled rally on Wall Street spurred by US President Donald Trump's massive AI investment announcement

Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

Five ships, Maersk Cabo Verde, CMA CGM Manta Ray, One Reliability, Eva Manila and Al-Areesh carrying Container, Palm oil and LNG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal and Engro Elengy Terminal respectively on Wednesday

Foreign Exchange (Forex) Open Market Rate in Pakistan 23 January 2025

Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Thursday

Rupee gains 13 paisa against dollar

Pakistani rupee on Thursday appreciated by 13 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs278.72 against the previous day’s closing of Rs278.85

Pakistan-Azerbaijan Joint Commission begins

The 8th session of the Joint Commission (JC) between Pakistan and Azerbaijan commenced here on Thursday, with a commitment to advancing collaboration across wide areas of mutual interest

Most Asian markets rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally

Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new presiden

Most Asian markets rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally

Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president

Currency Converter & Open Market Foreign Exchange in Pakistan 23 January 2025

Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Thursday

Political crisis hits South Korea growth: central bank

South Korea's economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter, data showed Thursday, as it was hit by the fallout from President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law that hit consumer confidence and domestic demand

Political crisis hits South Korea growth: central bank

South Korea's economy slowed in the last quarter of 2024, data from the central bank showed Thursday, as the country struggled with the fallout from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law

Stock markets mostly higher as they track Trump plans, earnings

US and European stock markets mostly pushed higher Wednesday as investors tracked earnings and President Donald Trump's policy plans as artificial intelligence shares rallied

Political crisis hits South Korea growth: central bank

South Korea's economic growth slowed in the last quarter of 2024, data from the central bank showed Thursday, as the country struggled with the fallout from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law

Bank Foreign Currency Exchange Rate in Pakistan 23 January 2025

Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Thursday the following exchange rates

Currency Converter & Open Market Foreign Exchange in Pakistan 23 January 2025

Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Thursday

Executive Committee reviews progress on various projects of SIFC key sectors

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) convened the 12th meeting of its Executive Committee to review progress on various aspects and projects under key sectors of SIFC