Pakistan’s exports fall 6.8pc YoY in June 2020

Pakistan’s exports fall 6.8pc YoY in June 2020

Pakistan’s exports during the FY2019-20 declined by 6.8 percent to $21.4 billion compared to $22.97bn during the same period last fiscal year, data released by the Ministry of Commerce showed on Friday.  However, detailed numbers

Rupee recovers lost ground to the dollar

Rupee recovers lost ground to the dollar

The local currency on Thursday gained Rs1.20 against the dollar with exchange rate reverting back to Rs167.20 compared to Rs168.20 on Wednesday.  The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan said the rupee recouped earlier losses on

Gold prices reach a record high level in eight years

Gold prices reach a record high level in eight years

The prices of per tola and 10-gram gold peaked on Thursday as they rose to Rs105,200 and Rs90,192 respectively.  Domestic price increases were prompted by the $12 per ounce jump in the international gold prices

Airlift raises deliveries services with $10m investment

Airlift raises deliveries services with $10m investment

A local transport startup Airlift on Wednesday raised $10 million from Quiet Capital after the company said it plans to enter into the groceries delivery business.  “Today, we are announcing our $10m Series A-1 financing

Terrorists attack PSX compound all four gunmen killed

Terrorists attack PSX compound all four gunmen killed

Sindh Police, Pakistan Rangers and PSX security personnel on Monday foiled an attempt by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists to siege the Pakistan Stock Exchange compound. Four terrorists, driving a private car, attacked the PSX

Govt working to speed up CPEC projects: Adviser Hafeez Shaikh

Govt working to speed up CPEC projects: Adviser Hafeez Shaikh

Adviser to PM on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Friday said the government is working to expedite work on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. “The government is taking several institutional steps to

SBP announces surprise 100 basis point rate cut

SBP announces surprise 100 basis point rate cut

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in a surprise monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, cut the interest rate by 100 basis points to seven per cent.  Thursday’s cut is fifth in the last

$2.4bn Kohala Hydropower Project signed for 1,124MW

$2.4bn Kohala Hydropower Project signed for 1,124MW

After facing a delay of more than four years, the agreement to launch 1,100 MegaWatt Kohala Hydropower Project was signed between Pakistan and China on Thursday.  Taking to twitter, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Chairman Asim

Dollar gains 58 paisas against Pakistani rupee

Dollar gains 58 paisas against Pakistani rupee

Pakistani rupee on Tuesday lost more than 58 paisas or 0.8 per cent in the interbank market to reach as low as Rs167 before settling at Rs166.50 against the dollar.  The exchange rate has been