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Telecom operators body vows to bolster digital economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has been formed and held its first meeting here the other day.
TOA members include Jazz, Ufone/PTCL,…
POL import bill contracts by 17.96%
ISLAMABAD: The imports of the overall petroleum group contracted by 17.96 percent during the first ten months of the current fiscal year (2022-23) as compared to the corresponding…
PSX loses 65 to close at 41,029 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday witnessed a bearish trend losing 65.14 points, with a negative change of 0.16 per cent, closing at 40,964.54…
Gold price decreases by Rs 250 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 250 and was sold at Rs 235,750 on Friday against its sale at Rs 236,000 the previous day, All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers…
Rupee strengthens further, settles at 285.15 against US dollar
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani rupee strengthened further against the US dollar, appreciating 0.21% in the inter-bank market on Friday.
At close, the currency settled at 285.15, a gain…
Govt to provide maximum relief to small businesses in upcoming budget: Musadik
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik on Friday said that in the fiscal budget 2023-24, the coalition-led government has planned to use all available…
SECP issues requirements for grievance handling mechanisms for insurance sector
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued requirements for the grievance-handling mechanism for the insurance sector to ensure effectiveness,…
Weekly inflation drops by 0.42%
ISLAMABAD: The Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group decreased by 0.42% during the week ended May 25, 2023, whereas the SPI increased by 45.49% compared to…
PM urges businessmen to help govt in overcoming challenges
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday urged businessmen to help the government in overcoming the multiple challenges facing the country and take lead in creating jobs and…
Minister announces resuming laptop scheme for students
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to resume the laptop scheme for students this year, empowering youth to embrace information technology, Special Assistant to the Prime…