GUJRAT: The Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GtCCI) has called for the opening of an Anatolia visa application office in Gujrat and the launch of Turkish Airlines flights from Sialkot International Airport, aiming to benefit the local busi
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its rally for a third consecutive week of the current month, closing at a fresh all-time high amid strong investor optimism over an expected cut in the policy rate, despite weaker external accoun
India and Europe hope to strike the āmother of all dealsā when European Union (EU) chiefs meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week, as the two economic behemoths seek to forge closer ties. Facing challenges from China and th
ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), increased 4.18 per cent year-on-year in the week ending Jan 22, owing to an increase in the retail price of wheat flour and pulses in the domestic market. The SP
KARACHI: Amid sharp volatility, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday pushed the benchmark index to a fresh all-time high above 189,000 points as renewed buying gathered pace in the final session of the week, ahead of a monetary policy annou
NEW YORK: Oil prices rose to their highest in more than a week on Friday after US President Donald Trump ratĀcheted up pressure against Iran through more sanĀĀctions on vessels that transport its oil, and
ISLAMABAD: To boost foreign exchange and drive sustainable economic growth, Pakistan must focus on transforming its raw minerals into processed and value-added products that meet global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, rather
KARACHI: Amid a continuous rally in world prices, the local 10-gram and one-tola gold rates (24kt) hit a new peak of Rs441,239 and Rs514,662, respectively, showing a jump of Rs7,802 and Rs9,100. International gold price further swelled by
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad on Friday cautioned that the cyber threat landscape has become increasingly complex, driven by highly skilled, well-resourced groups and further complicated by rising geopolitical tension
The central bank is expected to cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points at its upcoming meeting, a Reuters poll showed, as easing inflation, improving foreign exchange buffers and a stabilising rupee bolster the case for further moneta
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday approved a comprehensive package worth Rs21.53 billion, including a Rs13bn grant-in-aid for rehabilitating and improving Town Municipal Corporationsā (TMCs) road infrastructure in Karachi.
Gold notched another record high on Friday, while silver and platinum also extended gains to hit all-time peaks, powered by diminishing confidence in US assets on account of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. On Jan 1, the 10-g