Download IPFS ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have set an ambitious target to expand bilateral trade to $100 million, signing three new cooperation agreements during the 5th Session of the Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) held in Islamabad. The session was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan[Read More…]

Download IPFS ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, has directed an urgent policy review regarding the import and regulation of genetically modified (GMO) soybean meal in Pakistan. In a high-level committee meeting held on Monday, Malik emphasized the importance of basing policy decisions[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Pakistani rupee extended its gains against the US dollar on Monday, appreciating by 24 paisa to close at Rs283.21 in the inter-bank market. This marks a 0.08% increase and reflects growing momentum in the local currency’s recovery trend. According to AKD Securities, the rupee’s performance last week[Read More…]

Download IPFS With inflation dropping to 3.2% and a key monetary policy meeting imminent, pressure is mounting on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to significantly lower interest rates, potentially down to single digits. According to the Finance Ministry’s monthly economic outlook, inflation is forecast to remain within the 3.5%[Read More…]

Download IPFS Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs100 per tola on Monday, settling at Rs356,300, mirroring a $1 drop in international markets where gold traded at $3,336 per ounce. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported corresponding declines, with 10-gram gold prices decreasing by Rs85 to Rs305,470.[Read More…]