Affairs

Govt Raises Rs. 68 Billion Through Fixed Rate Ijara Sukuk

The government on Thursday raised Rs. 68 billion through the auction of five-year fixed rate government of Pakistan Ijara Sukuk against the target of Rs. 25 billion.The cut-off rental rate of 11 percent, however, was much higher than the cut-off rate i…

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ADB Approves $300 Million Loan For Pakistan’s Energy Sector

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $300 million policy-based loan to support financial, technical, and governance reforms to strengthen Pakistan’s energy sector and improve its financial sustainability.The financing is part of the second…

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Rupee Maintains Historic Losing Streak Against the US Dollar

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continued its historic decline against the US Dollar (USD) for the fourth day in a row and depreciated by 10 paisas against the greenback in the interbank market today. It hit an intra-day low of Rs. 177.95 against the dollar …

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Govt taking steps to promote tourism in country: President

President Dr. Arif Alvi says Pakistan is witnessing boom in tourism sector which will not only project positive image of the country but also help generate revenue.Addressing a conference on the eve of International Mountain Day in Islamabad on Friday,…

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CCP Unearths Cartelization in Broiler Chicks Business

An inquiry conducted by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has found collusion and price-fixing of day-old broiler chicks by a prima facie cartel of eight hatcheries from 2019 to June 2021.CCP initiated the inquiry after receiving several con…