The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a significant decline today, with the KSE-100 index shedding 1,840.96 points, or 1.58%, to current index at 114,414.16 during intra day trading. The index reached a high of 116,843.41 points during the day but ultimately failed to maintain its upward momentum, dipping to the low of 114,414.16 points by the end of trading. Despite the negative movement in
Gold prices continued to rise on Tuesday, with a significant increase in both international and local markets. According to reports, the price of gold in the international bullion market increased by $10 per ounce, reaching a new level of $2642. As a result, the price of 24-carat gold per tola in the local markets also rose by Rs 1000, reaching Rs 276,000. Additionally, the price of 10 grams
Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Vice President Zafar Iqbal on Tuesday stressed the importance of collaborative measures with China's chemical industry to enhance Pakistan's competitiveness. Speaking during a think-tank session with PCJCCI executive committee members, Iqbal highlighted Pakistan's lack of advanced technology to establish petrochemical complex facili
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has aired concerns over the mechanism for the Water and Power Development Authority's (Wapda) green bond, which lacks provisions for mitigating liabilities of the government and its consequences. The finance minister said that the same mechanism, established for Wapda's green bond, was being used for Pakistan Social Impact Bond (PSIB) that was to be floated t
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced electricity tariff up to 75 paisa per unit for consumers of ex-Wapda power distribution companies (DISCOs) and K-Electric on account of fuel charges adjustment (FCA). The power-sector regulator cut tariff up to Rs0.7556 per unit for DISCOs due to variations in fuel charges in November 2024. For K-Electric consumers, it slas