Merchandise exports grew for the fifth consecutive month in January, reaching a 17-month high, indicating a recovery of export-led industrial growth. In absolute terms, export proceeds in January totalled $2.78 billion, up 27 per cent from $2.19bn the previous year, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce released on Thursday. Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz noted that these positive tr
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday managed modest gains, a day after losing 900 points as foreign selling eased. On Tuesday, the stock market had posted another major decline of 1.5 per cent due to investor concerns over political noise and security unrest in the country. It was the fourth consecutive drop on the market, with the KSE-100 index having lost nearly 3,000 points since
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday managed modest gains, a day after losing 900 points as foreign selling eased. On Tuesday, the stock market had posted another major decline of 1.5 per cent due to investor concerns over political noise and security unrest in the country. It was the fourth consecutive drop on the market, with the KSE-100 index having lost nearly 3,000 points since
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has deferred its decision regarding the request from power distribution companies (DISCOs) to raise the electricity price by Rs5.6194 per unit, citing fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for December 2023. Earlier, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), at the behest of DISCOs, submitted an application to NEPRA seeking an increase in elect
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has deferred its decision regarding the request from power distribution companies (DISCOs) to raise the electricity price by Rs5.6194 per unit, citing fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for December 2023. Earlier, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), at the behest of DISCOs, submitted an application to NEPRA seeking an increase in elect