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Bullish run at bourse, KSE-100 up over 633pts

Karachi: Positive momentum was witnessed at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 633 points, as markets rejoice over reports regarding expected inflows from Saudi Arabia. Benchmark index opened in positive and rema...

Interest rates hike will result in lock-up of industry: KATI

KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman rejected decision of State Bank to increase interest rate by 100 basis points to 21 percent. He said that country is already going through an economic crisis, furt...

Gold at over one-year peak as weak US data buoys demand

Karachi: Gold price increased to highest level since March 2022 after weak US economic data spurred safe-haven demand and expectations that Federal Reserve might loosen its stance on monetary policy tightening. Spot gold was up 0.3 percent at $ 2,025...

Rupee hits all-time low, settles at 287.85 vs dollar

Karachi: Rupee hit new record low amid ongoing political uncertainty and Islamabad’s inability to revive crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. As per State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), rupee closed at 287.85, loss of 0.56 paisa or 0.1...

KSE-100 Index ends session on flat note

Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 index witnessed another volatile session as benchmark KSE-100 Index ended day flat, while both volume and value of shares traded improved from last close. Trading began on positive note, with benchmark i...

SBP raises key policy rate by 100 basis points, takes it to 21pc

Karachi: Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised key policy rate by 100 basis points, taking it to 21 percent.”At its meeting, MPC decided to increase policy rate by 100 basis points to 21 percent,” it said...

PCJCCI welcomes reopening of Khunjerab Pass for Pak-China trade

LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) welcomed initiative of Pakistani and Chinna governments to reopen the Khunjerab Pass after three years. During think tank session held at PCJCCI Secretariat, PCJCCI President Moaz...

KCCI demands immediate restoration of gas to Karachi industries

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Muhammed Tariq Yousuf, expressing deep concerns over enduring suspension of gas supply to industries appealed government to issue strict directives for immediate restoration of gas su...

Mastercard, Illusions Online to launch tailored travel offers to cardholders

Karachi: New offering from Mastercard and Illusions Online will feature curated and exclusive offers from best hotel chains around world with discounts of up to 30 percent. “Our partnership with Illusions Online will provide our cardholders wit...

Rupee sinks to new low against dollar

Karachi: Rupee touched record low as country struggles to unlock critical International Monetary Fund (IMF) funding while dwindling foreign exchange reserves become another source of concern for investors. Domestic unit in interbank market closed at...

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Iran has 'legitimate' right to self-defence: Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday Iran had the "legitimate" right to defend itself in the face of Israel's ongoing bombing campaign, now in its sixth day. "It is a very natural, legitimate and legal right for Iran to def...

Iran-Israel conflict threat to regional, global peace: PM

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