Economy
Industry Rejects Govt’s Power Package, Warns of Factory Closures
Pakistan’s industrial sector has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposed incremental electricity consumption package, calling it unsustainable and damaging for production and exports. During a public hearing conducted by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday, representatives from major business associations criticized the Power Division’s proposal to set a tariff of Rs. […]
Pakistan, Canada FMs Discuss Trade and Investment Cooperation
Ishaq Dar, Anita Anand reaffirm commitment to boost bilateral economic ties Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic collaboration, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. During the call, both sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation […]
PSX Maintains Bullish Momentum, Gains Over 600 Points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trend on Thursday, extending its bullish momentum for the second consecutive session as investor confidence strengthened following the staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1.2 billion loan package. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 Index surged by 685.25 points, reaching 166,371.63 points, […]