Governor Jameel Ahmed’s briefing to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance painted a cautiously optimistic picture of Pakistan’s economic future. While acknowledging the current
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Oil prices rise for third consecutive day after US crude stockpile draw.
Oil prices increased for the third consecutive session on Thursday, driven by a significant draw in US crude stockpiles, recovering from multi-month lows reached earlier […]
Government Struggles to Appoint New FBR Chairman Amidst Resistance and Premature Retirement of Amjad Zubair
The government’s struggle to appoint a new FBR chairman following Amjad Zubair Towana’s premature retirement reflects deeper issues of governance, administrative resistance, and the need for specialized
Oil prices rebound amid middle east tensions, but demand concerns persist.
Oil prices saw a modest recovery in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by heightened tensions in the Middle East, though gains were restrained by ongoing […]
FPCCI moves supreme court to challenge IPPs and seek forensic audit.
On Tuesday, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) filed a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) against Independent Power Producers (IPPs). […]
The impact of microplastics on human health: what we know so far.
Microplastics have infiltrated various aspects of our environment—oceans, air, food, and water—and have even been detected in human body tissues, including the heart, liver, kidneys, […]
Punjab government partners with world bank for development initiatives.
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced a strategic collaboration between the Punjab government and the World Bank (WB) aimed at accelerating development across multiple […]
World Bank Supports 58 Development Projects in Pakistan with $14.8 Billion Funding
The World Bank’s financial support, amounting to $14.8 billion for 58 projects, underscores a robust partnership aimed at addressing Pakistan’s development challenges and fostering sustainable growth
Fluctuations in Dollar Price: Interbank and Open Market Dynamics
The recent 13 paise increase in the dollar’s interbank rate and its 280 rupees 50 paise price in the open market are reflective of the complex interplay of economic factors and market sentiments