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FX reserves decline by $378mn in a week: SBP

FX reserves decline by $378mn in a week: SBP

June 02, 2022 (MLN): The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the country declined by $378 million or 2.3% WoW to stand at the lowest level of $15.77 billion, the lowest since

NEPRA hikes power tariff by Rs8/kWh

NEPRA hikes power tariff by Rs8/kWh

June 02, 2022 (MLN): National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday increased the power tariff by Rs7.9078/kWh to Rs24.82/kWh for FY23, said a press release issued today. The notable jump in power

Govt jacks up petrol

Govt jacks up petrol, diesel prices by Rs30/litre

June 02, 2022 (MLN):  The federal government on Thursday increased the price of petrol and diesel by Rs30 per litre to Rs209.86 per litre, Federal Minister Miftah Ismail informed during a press conference.

Trade deficit Jumps by 7% MoM in May'22: PBS

Trade deficit Jumps by 7% MoM in May’22: PBS

June 02, 2022 (MLN): Pakistan's merchandise trade deficit for the month of May 2022 clocked in at $4 billion compared to a deficit of $3.78bn in the preceding month, depicting a growth of

Profit rates on NSS increased by up to 150bps

Profit rates on NSS increased by up to 150bps

June 02, 2022 (MLN): Amid higher policy rate and the recent increase in cut-off yields of T-Bills, the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) on Thursday increased profit rates on almost all national

MoITT directs timely completion of all projects

MoITT directs timely completion of all projects

June 02, 2022: Ministry for Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has directed the heads of the attached departments of the Information Ministry to complete all the ongoing projects speedily and on time. The

Pak-Turkey agree to negotiate on PTA

Pak-Turkey agree to negotiate on PTA

Jun 02, 2022: Pakistan and Turkey on Thursday discussed the proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in goods for promoting trade liberalization and enhancing bilateral trade. Both sides underscored the importance of early finalization

OMCs’ sales jump by 28% YoY in May

OMCs’ sales jump by 28% YoY in May

June 02, 2022 (MLN): The total sales of Oil and Marketing Companies (OMCs) registered a growth of 28% YoY to clock in at 2.17 million tons (MTs) in May 2022, compared to 1.69MTs

Digital Census to improve transparency: VC- AIOU

December 26, 2021 (MLN): Digital Census will increase the reliability and transparency of the data collection process, Prof Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum, Vice-Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)  stated in his inaugural speech at the first

Pakistan Customs seizes contraband items worth Rs115mn at Torkham

December 26, 2021 (MLN): Building further on its countrywide anti-smuggling operations, Pakistan Customs (FBR) has seized narcotics worth Rs115 million at Torkham, Pak-Afghanistan Border, said a press release issued on Saturday. The contraband items included

PSX Closing Bell: Realm of Fear

December 24, 2021 (MLN): The capital market opened on a positive note on Friday but lack of positive triggers pushed investors towards profit booking which concluded the benchmark KSE-100 index at 44,118.39 after losing 148.52

SPI increases by 0.4% WoW

SPI increases by 0.4% WoW December 24, 2021 (MLN): The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the combined group witnessed an increase of 0.4% WoW for the week ended December 23, 2021, weekly data released by

OMO Result: SBP injects Rs381.7bn for 63 days

December 24, 2021 (MLN): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted another Open Market Operations (OMO) today, in which it injected Rs701 billion and Rs381.75 billion into the market for 7 days and 63 days

Industry to increase 30% urea supplies countrywide

December 24, 2021: After extensive deliberations, the government asked the industry to increase the urea supplies by 30% ie about 3000-5000 metric tons countrywide to ease down the market, said a press release issued on

Foreign loans surge to $4.7bn in 5MFY22

December 24, 2021 (MLN): Pakistan received fresh external loans of $4.70 billion in the first five months of the ongoing fiscal i.e., July- Nov FY22 from multiple financing sources against the annual budget estimates of

President urges expatriates to invest in Pakistan

December 24, 2021: President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged the expatriates to invest in Pakistan which is fast emerging as Asia’s premier investment and trade hub, said a press release yesterday. He emphasized the need

Pakistan to produce country report on VNR: NEC

December 24, 2021: National Economic Council (NEC) has decided in the meeting held under the Chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar that Pakistan will produce a country report on

CCoE reviews recommendations to increase domestic LPG production

December 23, 2021:  The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) asked the petroleum division to review the recommendations for enhancing domestic Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and forward a summary in this regard to the Economic Coordination Committee

SBP to remain closed on December 25

December 23, 2021: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on December 25, 2021 (Saturday) being public holiday on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, as declared by the Government of Pakistan. Press

Govt’s efforts improve agricultural landscape: CFO Engro

December 23, 2021: The government’s efforts have improved the country's agricultural landscape as it increased earnings of wheat and sugarcane by 59% and 47% respectively in 2021 compared to last year, Imran Ahmed, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Engro Fertilizers

NPO to support energy saving resources: CEO

December 23, 2021: National productivity Organization (NPO) would continue to support the industrial sector to adopt energy-saving resources and increase existing international production capacity, said Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) NPO. Addressing the awareness