Economy
PM convenes meeting after protests erupt over inflated electricity bills
Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, has scheduled an emergency meeting at the Prime Minister's House for tomorrow to examine...
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First convoy of cargo trucks on its way from China to Pakistan
As trade between Pakistan and China began via international road transport, the first convoy of cargo trucks was on its...
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Intraday update: Rupee Faces Downward Pressure Against the US Dollar
The Pakistani rupee continued to fall against the US dollar, falling 0.13% during interbank trading on Friday. At 11:50 a.m.,...
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Rupee slumps to record low, nears 300 vs dollar
The rupee experienced a 0.63% decline, hitting a new all-time low of Rs299 against the dollar in the interbank market...
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Power tariff likely to go up by Rs2.07/unit
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has recommended the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) increase the electricity cost by...
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Govt collects Rs75bn PL in July
Due to an increase in the levy to Rs 55 per litre on fuel, the government collected Rs 75 billion...
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July FDI up 17.3pc to $87.7m YoY
Foreign direct investment (FDI) reached by 17.3 percent year on year in July 2023 to $87.7 million, up from $74.8...
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Hike in fuel prices to trigger joblessness
In response to a significant surge in petroleum prices initiated by the interim government, business leaders expressed concerns on Wednesday,...
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Azerbaijan’s carrier launches flights from Baku to three major cities in Pakistan
The announcement by Azerbaijan's national carrier to launch regular flights to Pakistan is a huge relief for travelers. Azerbaijan Airlines,...
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Pakistan Railways increases fares
Following the recent increase in the price of petroleum goods, Pakistan Railways raised passenger and freight train rates on Wednesday....
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