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End of Indian Exceptionalism

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- US President Donald Trump's threat to impose heavy tariffs on India over its Russian oil purchases may go down as the moment that finally dismantled the myth of India's diplomatic ... Read More


Pakistan's tobacco exports soar over 150% in FY25

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan's tobacco exports saw a remarkable increase of 158.31% during the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching $166.5 million compared to $64.5 million the previous year, official data s... Read More


Gwadar Port Authority partners with Chinese firm to boost investment

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) signed on Tuesday a letter of intent (LoI) with Chinese firm Xinning Enterprise to "stimulate major industrial and commercial investments at Gwadar ... Read More


Budget deficit at 5.4% of GDP; primary surplus climbs to 2.4%

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan's budget deficit was recorded at Rs6.17 trillion, i.e. 5.4% of the GDP, during the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 9-year low, showed data released by the Ministry of Finan... Read More


"Pakistan mart" in Dubai set to boost export access globally

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- A high-level delegation from the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and DP World recently met with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to discuss the new "Pakis... Read More


PM orders removal of red tape to accelerate FBR reforms

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to eliminate red tape and institutional hurdles to ensure the permanent implementation of reform... Read More


Gold decreases by Rs1,500 per tola

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed a decrease of Rs1,500 on Tuesday and was sold at Rs358,000 against its sale at Rs359,500 on the previous trading day, All Pakistan Sar... Read More


PSX gains 984.52 points

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index continued with bullish trend on Tuesday, gaining 984.52 more points, a positive of 0.69 percent, closing at 143,037.17 p... Read More


Rupee gains 8 paisa against dollar

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 08 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 282.57 against the previous day's closing Rs 282.65. However, according... Read More


Over 222,720 metric tons towel worth $1.082bn exported

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Over 226,335 metric tons of towel valued at $1.082 billion were exported during fiscal year 2024-25 as compared to the exports of 222,720 metric tons worth of $1.055 billion of the... Read More