Economy
ECC approves Rs250m for IB, ensures reasonable prices for urea
Islamabad, January 09, 2024: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved the funds as a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) for up gradation, technical enhancement, and field activities of the Intelligence Bureau with releases on a need basis. The Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar presided over a meeting of the Economic…
SMK Paracha Association to support youth in increasing technical skills
Karachi, January 9, 2024: SMK Paracha Association is set to support youth in enhancing their technical skills and explore avenues for their active participation in the country’s economy. This consensus was reached during the annual working committee meeting, presided over by Usman Paracha, President of SMK Paracha Association. Former Commissioner Karachi, Shafiqur Rehman Paracha, Muhammad…
Pakistan Stock witnesses decline of 66pts
Karachi, January 09, 2024: Pakistan equities wrapped up the day at 64,170, reflecting a marginal decline of 66 points or 0.10 percent. Throughout today’s trading session, the index displayed volatility, swinging within a range of 908 points. It reached an intraday high of 64,786 and a low of 63,878. Negative movements were observed in SYS,…
Flight operations disrupts due to dense fog in Pakistan
Pakistan, January 08, 2024 : Persistent dense fog in parts of Pakistan disrupted flight operations on Monday. Details indicate that 12 flights were canceled in Islamabad, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to dense fog. PIA’s PK-161 flight from Dubai to Islamabad was canceled, along with flights from Islamabad to Karachi operated by private airlines. Flights…
Chicken, egg prices hit record high in Pakistan
Lahore, January 08, 2024 : Chicken meat and egg prices have hit record highs in Lahore, fueled by surging inflation. The Poultry Association has rejected the proposed increases in chicken meat and egg prices. They are selling chicken meat at their own prescribed rates, which exceed the official prices, and have unequivocally refused to acknowledge…