KARACHI, October 27 2024: Climate change presents a critical threat to Pakistan’s economy, particularly due to its heavy reliance on agriculture, which employs around 42% of the labour force and contributes nearly 19% to the country’s GDP. With rising temperatures and increasingly erratic weather patterns, Pakistan faces substantial challenges in sustaining its economic growth. The…
Karachi, 27 October 2024: The National Trade Union Federation (NTUF) held a consultative session on Sunday with affiliates from the IndustriALL Global Union’s textile and garment sector to discuss the implementation of workplace safety and grievance mechanisms under the Pakistan Accord framework. The Pakistan Accord, which became effective in 2023, builds upon the successful model…
KARACHI, October 25 2024: Governor SBP, Jameel Ahmad, met delegates from international rating agencies and key global investors during the events hosted by leading financial institutions, including Standard Chartered, JP Morgan, Bank of America, and Jefferies, on the sidelines of the 2024 IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Washington, DC. The Governor provided an overview of…
KARACHI, October 25 2024: In a remarkable turn of events, the KSE-30 Index has soared to new heights, surpassing its previous all-time high of 28,173 points, which was established back in 2017. Today, the index reached an impressive 28,395 points, marking a significant milestone for investors and market watchers alike. The KSE-30 Index, known for…
HUB-Karachi: October 24 – Federal Ministers Abdul Aleem Khan and Jam Kamal Khan inaugurated the newly constructed bridge over the Hub River on N-25, marking a significant development at the confluence of Balochistan and Sindh provinces. Completed in two years for PKR 1,180 million, this bridge aims to enhance connectivity and boost economic activity in…