KARACHI: A severe water shortage in the SITE Industrial area of Karachi has forced factories to halt operations, threatening the country's export capabilities and economic standing. Key industry leaders, including Zubair Motiwala, Ahmed Azeem Alvi, an...
Read More »Dollar Climbs as Pakistani Rupee Faces Pressure in Open Market
Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) reported the closing exchange rates for April 21, 2025, highlighting a continued upward trend in foreign currencies against the Pakistani rupee in the open market. The United States dollar...
Read More »Exchange Rates for Market Revaluation See Slight Increases Across Multiple Currencies
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has released updated exchange rates for the mark-to-market revaluation by authorized dealers in foreign exchange, showing minor increases across a range of currencies. The US dollar is now at 280.8688 for the read...
Read More »PAJCCI Strengthens Economic Ties with Afghan Commerce Minister Visit
Islamabad: The Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) hosted a significant dinner reception and business meeting to honor Afghan Commerce Minister H.E. Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. The event served as a...
Read More »Exchange Rates Show Slight Fluctuations Across Major Currencies
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan released its latest data on exchange rates, revealing slight shifts in the buying and selling rates of major currencies. According to the Domestic Markets and Monetary Management Department, the rates reflect the we...
Read More »Meezan Bank Reports Lower Profits But Maintains Dividend Payout
Karachi: Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) announced its financial results for the first quarter of the calendar year 2025, revealing a profit of PkR22 billion, equivalent to earnings per share of PkR12.3. This marks a decline of 12% compared to the same per...
Read More »Pakistan’s Economic Reforms Garner Global Attention
Lahore: Pakistan's economy is seeing a phase of consistent improvement, according to Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Khan attributed this progress to recent structural reforms and ...
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