KARACHI, November 19 2024: In October, Pakistan’s current account balance recorded a surplus of $349 million, bringing the four-month figure for FY25 to a modest $218 million. This positive trend, while encouraging, comes against the backdrop of a fragile economy grappling with subdued growth and constrained international financing options. Exports and Remittances Offer a Buffer…
KARACHI, November 14 2024: A high-level delegation led by the Senior Vice Chairman of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) visited the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) today to hold important discussions with the Chief Executive Mr. Zubair Motiwala and Secretary Mr. Sheryar Taj. The meeting, marked by cordial exchanges and fruitful dialogue,…
Karachi, November 05 2024: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has signed a new strategic partnership with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, under the ITFC Letter of Credit (LC) Confirmation product. This product facilitates trade flow by allowing exporters and issuing banks to gain…
Tashkent, November 4, 2024: Complementing the 9th Intergovernmental Commission meeting on Economic Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, an engaging Uzbek-Pakistani Business Forum was held in Tashkent. This forum served as a dynamic platform for strengthening bilateral economic partnerships and facilitating business-to-business (B2B) interactions. The forum witnessed robust participation, with 25 Pakistani companies from diverse sectors…
KARACHI, October 29 2024: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) sustained its positive momentum on October 29, 2024, with the KSE-100 index reaching an impressive intraday high of 91,358 points. The index ultimately closed at 90,864 points, marking a gain of 668 points or 0.74%. This upward trend reflects a strong continuation of the market’s bullish…