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Pre-flight checks for Uraan Pakistan | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Despite unfavourable economic and political headwinds, it is commendable that the current government is aiming for a take-off in the form of initiative titled “Uraan Pakistan”. It is of utmost importance that the pilot and co-pilot understand and agree upon their respective roles through this Uraan and a proper cabin crew is…
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Framework to deregulate sugar industry ordered | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed developing a medium-term framework for deregulating sugar industry, stressing industries to ensure data uniformity, crop zoning and backward integration. He passed the directives while chairing a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Sugar stocking, forecasting and planning, notified in December last to develop a…
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Senator vows support for digital rights bill | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator and Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology member Afnanullah Khan on Saturday pledged to support the digital rights bill. In an interview with a news channel, the senator stated that the PML-N would back the digital rights bill, underscoring the commitment to advancing the “Digital Pakistan” initiative. Khan…
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Gold Prices Fall in Global and Local Markets on December 24, 2024 | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article Gold prices have seen a decline in both global and local markets, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce dropped by $8, bringing the new global price to $2614 per ounce. Meanwhile, in local markets on Tuesday,…
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Pakistan, China capital markets to deepen ties | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] Listen to article KARACHI: A high-level delegation from Pakistan’s capital markets, led by Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Akif Saeed, visited China recently. During the one-week visit, the delegation engaged with key Chinese financial institutions, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission, China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation and others. The primary goal of…
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India’s August retail inflation stays below 4% for second consecutive month | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India’s August retail inflation remained below the central bank’s target of 4% for the second consecutive month, but vegetable prices continued to soar, dampening hopes of a dovish stance in the next monetary policy meeting. Annual retail inflation was at 3.65% in August, higher than the revised 3.60% in July and economists’ forecast of 3.5%.…
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IMF board to review Pakistan’s $7b loan on September 25 after key conditions met | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that its Executive Board will meet on September 25 to discuss the approval of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The loan is crucial for stabilising Pakistan’s economy, which has been grappling with rising inflation and dwindling reserves. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack announced the meeting…
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State Bank of Pakistan slashes policy rate by 200 BPS amid falling inflation | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reduced its policy rate by 200 basis points to 17.5% on Thursday, as headline and core inflation saw a sharper-than-expected decline over the last two months. The rate cut will be effective from September 13, 2024. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the SBP attributed this decision to…
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Big Drop Expected in Petrol Prices | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] A reduction in the prices of petroleum products is expected by the end of this week, owing to the drop in global oil prices. If confirmed, this would mark the third consecutive bi-weekly drop in prices of petroleum products. Petrol is expected to become cheaper by Rs12 per litre while the price of diesel is…
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Turkmenistan to access Gwadar Port under CPEC | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Turkmenistan is set to become the first Central Asian country to access the Gwadar Port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as both countries are about to ink an agreement in this regard. Pakistan and Turkmenistan are already venturing various joint projects, including TAPI pipeline, railway track and fibre connectivity to connect two…
