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SECP seeks comments on draft amendments to CRC rules

Islamabad: In bid to streamline investment processes for Corporate Restructuring Companies (CRCs) and provide greater flexibility for restructuring operations, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) proposed amendments to Corporate Res...

USAID, US-Pakistani entities sign MoUs to promote technology, digital investment

ISLAMABAD: US Agency for International Development (USAID) signed four partnership memoranda of understandings with US-Pakistani diaspora entities to promote technology and digital investments in Pakistan. More than 300 participants attended in-perso...

Mondelez Pakistan becomes top employer for 2023

Karachi: Mondelez Pakistan one of country’s largest confectionary and beverage manufacturer has been announced as top employer for year 2023. Owing to industry-best practices in creating an exceptional work environment and company culture for e...

Rupee falls to all time low of 252.5 against dollar

KARACHI: Rupee fell by 5.75 percent (or Rs 14.5) to an all-time low of Rs 252.5 against dollar in open market. Slump in rupee helped Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) jump by 1.87 percent (or 730 points) to 39,785 points. Rupee plunged after currency dea...

KSE-100 gains 770pts amid hopes of IMF review completion

KARACHI: Bulls prevailed at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in early session amid hopes of completion of ninth review of IMF programme. Benchmark KSE-100 index climbed to 39,825.80 points, up 413.82 points, or 1.97 percent in mid-trade session. A total...

KATI chief welcomes waiver of fines on stuck-up goods at ports

KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Faraz-ur-Rehman welcomed waiver of fines on stuck up at ports by Minister for Maritime Affairs Faisal Sabzwari and Minister for Commerce Naveed Qamar. In statement, he said that by c...

KSE-100 rallies over 600pts after MPC announcement

Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index settled with gain of over 600 points, while volume and value of shares traded improved from previous session. Market opened on positive note and continued to make strides throughout sessi...

Three-day City Property Expo concludes

KARACHI: Three-day City Property Expo organized by Commander Builders at Expo Centre here concluded. Thousands of visitors participated in expo and booked large number of plots. Booking counter remained crowded on all three days, according to stateme...

Ambiente trade fair will be held in Frankfurt from Feb 3

KARACHI: Ambiente, leading international trade fair will be held from February 3-7, 2023 in Frankfurt city of Germany.  Pakistan’s five companies, including Anaya Salt Craft, Hub Pak Salt, Pakistan Souvenirs, Sharp Edge and Tariq Glass are...

Minister urges IT expert youth to play role for economic development

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Ahsan Iqbal  called upon Information Technology expert young people to come forward and play their role in economic development of country. Speaking at an event ‘Building...

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Babar Azam reclaims top spot in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

Pakistan’s cricket star Babar Azam has once again ascended to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Rankings, reclaiming the No 1 spot with 809 rating points, as per the latest update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Babar Azam...

KSE-100 soars 4,700 points, closes above 99k as PTI protest ends

KARACHI: After experiencing its largest single-day drop of over 3,500 points, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) made an impressive recovery, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by nearly 4,700 points, marking the highest-ever single-day point ga...

Professionals Network organizes Islamic Banking & Finance Conference

KARACHI: Professionals Network recently organised Islamic Banking & Finance Conference at a local hotel in Karachi. The Chief Guest of the inaugural session was Syed Samar Hasnain (Executive Director, SBP). Speakers include Jawad Majid Khan (Pre...

Pakistan, China sign $250mln MoUs to enhance agri, food processing

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed 13 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting collaboration in agriculture and food processing sectors. The total value of these MoUs amounts to $250 million, reflecting a significant step toward str...
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