Sindh energy ministry backs IEEEP fair: Nasir Shah
KARACHI: Minister of Energy, Government of Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that his department stands fully committed to support the IEEEP Fair. "We will work closely along with our support departments in the ministries of Investment, Plannin...
US, Pakistan negotiate creation of commodities market to strengthen agri sector
ISLAMABAD: Top officials from the United States and Pakistan convened yesterday to explore the potential establishment of a commodities market in Pakistan, aimed at enhancing the country's agricultural sector. The discussion took place during a meeti...
K-Electric vows to combat power theft despite challenges
KARACHI: K-Electric's aggressive citywide anti-theft crackdown is being fiercely resisted by the "kunda mafia" who are resorting to blocking roads and disrupting the city to maintain their illegal connections over settling their outstanding dues, the...
FinMin reaffirms commitment to overhaul power sector
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, underscored the government's commitment to overhauling Pakistan's power sector during a meeting on Tuesday. The minister highlighted ongoing structural reforms aimed at...
PSX experiences decline, dips by 282.72 points
KARACHI: On the first business day of the week, the KSE 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish trend, losing 282.72 points, a negative change of 0.36 percent before closing at 78,615.00 points against 78,897.73 points on t...
EFP, ILO and govt unite to eliminate forced labor
KARACHI: The Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), under the BRIDGE Project funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), hosted a National Conference on the Elimination of Forced...
IMF raises alarm on growing circular debt in Pakistan's power sector
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarms regarding the escalating circular debt in Pakistan's power sector, as reported by a private news channel citing well-informed sources. During recent virtual discussions, Pakistani au...
FinMin stresses private sector role in boosting economic confidence
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the crucial role of the private sector in leading Pakistan's economic recovery and restoring public trust in government policies. His comments were made during a Senate session addr...
Rupee gains marginally against dollar
KARACHI: Rupee registered marginal improvement against dollar, appreciating 0.03 percent in interbank market. At close, domestic settled at 278.68, gain of 0.09 paisa against dollar. Globally, dollar dipped on Thursday as traders ramped up bet...
KSE-100 closes flat after range-bound trading
KARCHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 Index closed flat on Thursday after witnessing range-bound trading amid lack of fresh triggers. Trading activity remained range-bound with index swaying in both directions throughout session. It hi...
