10 Million Employed in Cottage Industry need to be protected: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh
Mr. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has emphasized that the government policies should protect, emancipate and enable cottage industry in Pakistan as it employs 10 million people in the country – bridging a massive employment gap left out by other sectors and industries.
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IMF appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to normalize situation: SBA Meeting
The International Monetary Fund Mission Chief, Nathan Porter appreciated the government’s commitment to meeting the first Quarter targets and commended its efforts and measures taken in some critical areas.
Pakistan is the eighth most vulnerable nation to the climate crisis
Climate change is a global issue but in Pakistan’s case it is evident that climate change is happening now and not a phenomenon that only our future generations will experience, said Amir Paracha at the 2nd Pakistan Climate Conference.
Fatima Fertilizer and Mastercard making easier for digital payments to farmers and dealers
Fatima Fertilizer and Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, have signed an agreement aimed at modernizing Pakistan’s agricultural ecosystem by ensuring financial inclusion of farmers.
Latest prices of Cars in Pakistan
Pakistan leading auto makers Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, KIA and Changhan are reduced prices of cars due to recent rupee appreciation against US Dollar. After falling of dollar Auto makers has decided to pass this benefit to their customers.
Government reduces prices of Kersosene oil and light diesel products
The government kept unchanged the prices of petrol and high speed diesel at Rs.283.38 per liter and Rs.303.18 per liter respectively for next fortnight.
Pakistan’s economic growth gain momentum: Economic Outlook Report
The economic indicators of first quarter of the current fiscal year (2023-24) show Pakistan’s economy had set the growth momentum and was yielding positive results owing to government’s stabilization measures, according to the finance ministry.
Pakistan export’s to US, UK decline, and surge of China
The United States remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first three months of the current financial year 2023-24, followed by China and the United Kingdom (UK).
ECC approved raise gas tariff from November
The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet approved revision of the natural gas sale pricing for different categories of consumers for the fiscal year 2023-24, with effective from November 1st, 2023.
State Bank decided to maintain the policy rate at 22%
Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the policy rate at 22 Percent. The Committee noted that headline inflation rose in September 2023 as expected. However, it is projected to decline in October and then maintain a downward trajectory, especially in the second half of the fiscal year.