KARACHI: The Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association, Sheikh Umer Rehan, has called on the State Bank of Pakistan to lower the policy interest rate to 6% amid signs of economic improvement. He argued that the current 11% rate is s...
Read More »Currency Exchange Rates Show Fluctuations Across Major Markets
Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan released the latest currency exchange rates, indicating a series of fluctuations among major currencies relative to the Pakistani Rupee. The US Dollar is trading at a buying rate of 284.32 and ...
Read More »UBG Pushes for 6 Percent Interest Rate Amid Inflation Drop
Lahore: In a significant move, the Vice Chairman of the United Business Group (UBG) North Zone, Ch. Javed Iqbal, has called for a unified business advocacy effort urging the State Bank of Pakistan to reduce the policy rate to 6 percent in its upcoming...
Read More »Lucky Cement and Tabba Kidney Institute Provide Free Kidney Screenings to Hundreds at Local Camp
Peshawar: Lucky Cement Limited, in collaboration with Tabba Kidney Institute, successfully concluded a two-day Kidney Screening Camp at the Abdul Razzak Tabba Welfare Dispensary, located at the company's Pezu Plant. The camp, held on July 25 and 26, s...
Read More »Lahore Carpet Exhibition Set to Attract Over 100 International Buyers
LAHORE: More than 100 international buyers from regions including the United States, Europe, Russia, Italy, and Türkiye are expected to attend the International Exhibition of Handmade Carpets in Lahore this October. The announcement was made by Mian A...
Read More »PAJCCI Embraces Trade Pact, Urges Solutions for Persistent Challenges
Karachi: The Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) has expressed approval of the recent Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and Afghanistan, signed on July 23, 2025. This agreement, which significantly lo...
Read More »Customs Department to Coordinate Upcoming Raids with Trade Associations
KARACHI: In an effort to build trust and enhance transparency, the Customs Department announced its plans to conduct the next four enforcement raids in cooperation with relevant trade associations. This move, revealed by Collector of Customs (Enforcem...
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