The government on Monday could not announce the fortnightly adjustment in the prices of petroleum products, with consultations continuing into the early hours of Tuesday. However, a 17.5pc increase was announced in the producer price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as well as a 13.5pc raise in the LPG consumer sale price for August. According to an Ogra notification, the LPG price was incr
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index crossed the 48,000 mark on Monday for the first time in almost two years after gaining more than 1,000 points. According to the PSX website, the market recorded an increase of 1010.93 points at 11:10am, up 2.15 per cent from the previous close of 47,076.99 points. Arif Habib Corporation said the KSE-100 index crossed the 48,000 leve
PAKISTAN’S car industry is in deep trouble. The last fiscal was one of the worst years the industry has ever seen. Its sales decreased in FY23 by almost 56pc to 126,879 units from a year ago. The plunge in car sales is driven mainly by three reasons. First, the demand for auto loans, historically a major driver of car sales in the country, is declining significantly because of the State Bank’s
Setting priorities right is important for both individuals and nations to pursue their goals. The state defines how and when individuals’ priorities clash with national priorities, and the state machinery prevents the eruption of such clashes and checks them when they erupt. Keeping this in mind, it is important for Pakistan’s policymakers to set economic goals that not only conform to the chan
The recent agreement on the financial package from the International Monetary Fund brings a sigh of relief for Pakistan’s economy. However, it is vital that we view this as an opportunity to strive for self-reliance and long-term stability. To achieve economic transformation, digital inclusion must become a top priority. With over 53 per cent broadband penetration, Pakistan currently has 127 mi