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Experts seek policies for green future | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Political leaders, experts and civil society activists have urged the government to revolutionise the country’s energy mix for a sustainable, green future and affordable energy for consumers. During recent years, the prices of electricity have gone up, making…
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Economy showing early signs of improvement: SBP | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank has said that economic activities have bottomed out in July 2023 and a silver lining is now clearly visible, suggesting an early economic recovery backed partly by the reduction in global commodity prices and higher…
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Rupee at Rs279/$ as IMF review looms | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: Ahead of the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic review, the Pakistani rupee weakened slightly to close above Rs279 against the US dollar in the interbank market. This depreciation is attributed to the increased demand for foreign currency…
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IMF needs to change its modus operandi | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was launched in 1944, tasked by its 44 founding members with “monitoring the international monetary system (IMS) and global economic development to identify risks and recommend policies for growth and financial stability”. Its…
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A lost decade for stock market investors | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: If I tell you that the stock market index has just crossed 50,000, then it must not be news for you if you are still investing in the market and watching the index on a daily, if not…
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Fairly paying public sector racehorses | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: We’re beginning to see some silver linings. Initially, quick deals for port operations were signed with UAE companies. Lately, efforts for curbing speculation and illegal activities have brought USD Rs50 down to Rs280 in the open market. Under…
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Fiscal performance in 2023 | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: As the western hemisphere felt the excitement of the annular solar eclipse in October, the World Bank was circulating its 2023 edition of Pakistan’s fiscal performance. Like a child knowing he had not passed every test, we sheepishly…
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Transport sector pollution | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Last week, in the first part of this series, we took a broad view of the air pollution issue, especially in Punjab, where it occupies critical conditions every year. In this space, we will specifically discuss the contribution…
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Wall Street investors seek shelter | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] NEW YORK: Growing volatility in US stocks is driving a search for defensive assets, though investors may have fewer places to hide this time around. Wall Street’s most closely-watched measure of investor nervousness, the Cboe Volatility Index, on Friday…
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Fishermen demand fully fledged policies | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: Pakistan’s neglected fisheries sector needs fully fledged policies to become a major industry and give fisherman the status of industrial worker, said the head of a fishermen body. “We appeal to both federal and provincial governments to formulate…
