WB approves much-awaited $350m loan programme
The bank’s board of directors granted unanimous approval of the program loan of $350 million in its meeting held in...
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First shipment of dried chillies leaves for China
Pakistan on Tuesday shipped the first consignment of dried chillies to China as part of a drive to increase exports...
Pak-China agricultural cooperation enhanced
Agricultural cooperation between China and Pakistan has achieved substantial results as the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) entered its second...
US retains top spot in Pakistani exports
The United States (US) remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first five months of the current...
Rupee hits seven-week high
The Pakistani currency achieved a nearly seven-week high at Rs283 against the US dollar on Tuesday in the interbank market....
Rs90m penalty slapped on banks
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed a paltry penalty of Rs90 million on five commercial banks for their...
PSM excluded from privatisation agenda
The caretaker government has made alterations to the ongoing privatisation program, removing Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) from the list of...
Cotton production crosses 8m bales after three years
LAHORE: Cotton arrivals crossed eight million bales on Dec 15, showing an increase of 63 per cent over and above...
Current account sees November surplus
Pakistan’s current account swung into a surplus of $9 million in November 2023, marking a positive shift after experiencing a...
