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CPI Preview: Inflation to fall to around 17% YoY in April

NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs3.99 per unit under FCA

NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs3.99 per unit under FCA

May 31, 2022 (MLN): National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has decided to raise the power tariff price by Rs3.99 per unit under the Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) for April 2022. NEPRA on Tuesday concluded

CPI Preview: Gusty Winds

CPI Preview: Gusty Winds

May 31, 2022 (MLN): While eroding consumers’ purchasing power inexorably, the gusty winds of inflation have taken a charge to further dent the already crippled economy as the headline inflation for May 2022

EU agrees ban on most Russian oil imports

EU agrees ban on most Russian oil imports

May 31, 2022: EU leaders on Monday backed a ban on most Russian oil imports, after a compromise deal with Hungary to punish Moscow for the war in Ukraine. The 27-nation bloc has

Fiscal deficit recorded at 3.8% in 3 quarters

Fiscal deficit recorded at 3.8% in 3 quarters

May 30, 2022: The country’s fiscal deficit was recorded at 3.8 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the first three quarters of the current fiscal year compared to the 3 percent

Pakistan’s IMF program back on track: JP Morgan

Pakistan’s IMF program back on track: JP Morgan

May 30, 2022 (MLN): After considerable political uncertainty and economic crisis, the increase in domestic fuel prices by the government and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)’s policy rate hike of 150 bps-

IRSA releases 62,387 cusecs water

December 22, 2021: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Wednesday released 62,387 cusecs water from various rim stations with an inflow of 38,744 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the

ADB, Pakistan sign $1.54bn loan deal

December 22, 2021: The government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday signed a $1.54 billion loan and grant agreement to improve energy, transport, irrigation, and urban sectors in Pakistan, said a

Pakistan focusing on geo-economics: FM

December 22, 2021: Pakistan is focusing on geo-economics to implement its economic vision and for this purpose the promotion of regional connectivity was imperative, Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi said while speaking as a chief

SAAF to be a game changer: Reza Baqir

December 22, 2021: SBP Aasan Finance Scheme (SAAF) will be a game-changer in enhancing access to finance to SMEs as it addresses the long outstanding challenge of lack of collateral faced by SMEs, Governor State

Significant reforms in business through Companies Amendment Bill

December 22, 2021: The recent amendments carried out through the Companies Amendment Bill, 2021 would significantly promote start-ups, business innovation, entrepreneurship, and improve the general business climate in the country, said a press release issued

Cabinet approves Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2020- 25

December 21, 2021: The Cabinet today approved the Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) till 2025. It aims to enhance the ability of Pakistani enterprises’ capacity to produce, distribute and sell products and services more efficiently

Fertilizer: Supply disruption fueling worries

December 21, 2021 (MLN): The ongoing supply disruption of Urea has created a spell of worry among local farmers as they have to pay more (Rs600-700 per bag) than its actual price, as mentioned by

OGDCL carries out 336 Line-km 2D surveys in 1QFY22

Dec 21, 2021: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has carried out 336 Line-kilometer 2D seismic surveys in its various operational areas during first quarter of the current fiscal year, representing 42 per cent

Pakistan committed to early completion of TAPI: President

December 21, 2021: Pakistan is committed to early completion of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project, President Dr. Arif Alvi said while talking to the visiting Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, Mr. Meredov Rashid Ovezgeldiyevich, who called

Current account deficit jumps by 8% MoM in Nov

December 20, 2021 (MLN): Pakistan’s current account deficit widened slightly by 8% MoM to stand at $1.9 billion in November 2021 from $1.76bn in October 2021 as imports outstripped strong exports & robust remittances, according