Business & Economy

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has elected and constituted a new 16-member Executive Committee, marking a significant step toward greater inclusivity and broader representation within the banking industry. The newly formed committee includes two female members and representatives from eight newly […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday granted in-principle approval for the formulation of a comprehensive National Energy Plan and directed all relevant federal ministries and provincial governments to work in close coordination to develop an integrated and sustainable strategy for […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Fish and fish preparations exports from Pakistan recorded a growth of 7.03 per cent during the first five months of the current financial year compared to the corresponding period of last year. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): The price of per tola 24-karat gold on Friday increased by Rs10,700 to Rs454,262, compared to its sale at Rs443,562 on the previous day, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued revised ESG Disclosure Guidelines for Listed Companies, reinforcing its commitment to strengthen sustainability reporting and support Pakistan’s climate transition. The guidelines are available on the SECP’s official website. In line with […]

BAKU, Dec 10 (AZERTAC/APP): A delegation from Azerbaijan, comprising representatives of the Ministry of Finance, visited Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on financial cooperation signed with the UAE Ministry of Finance. The visit included meetings […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth forecasts for economies in developing Asia and the Pacific for this year and next, citing stronger-than-expected exports and reduced trade uncertainty following the conclusion of multiple trade agreements with the United States. […]

LAHORE, Dec 06 (APP): A delegation of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Container Market Daroghawala called on the President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol, and assured their full cooperation while expressing solidarity with the Chamber’s initiatives. Vice President SAARC Chamber of […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP):The country’s merchandise exports reached $12.844 billion during the first five months (July–November) of the current fiscal year (2025–26), Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Tuesday. According to the PBS data, the exports showed a decline of 6.39% when compared to […]

KARACHI, Dec 01 (APP):Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Monday the following exchange rates. CURRENCY                 SYMBOL                     TT Selling                […]