Pakistan’s employment expanded sharply over the past four years, but a Gallup Pakistan analysis of labour force participation in 2024-25, released on Wednesday, shows that much of the growth is concentrated in low-productivity and informal services rather than high-value industry, raising concerns about the quality, sustainability and long-term economic impact of job creation. According to […]
Pakistan and Cambodia on Wednesday agreed to deepen trade and investment cooperation, including advancing discussions on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), as the two sides concluded the second meeting of the Pakistan–Cambodia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) in Islamabad. The meeting was co-chaired by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday closed higher by 0.5% despite volatility as investors accumulated lucrative stocks to build their portfolio either for quick profits or long-term investments. The market faced selling pressure earlier in the day but buying interest emerged soon afterwards, pushing the index into positive territory. Selective stock purchases in cement, […]
The chief of the central bank expects the economy to grow as much as 4.75% this fiscal year, pushing back against a recent downgrade by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Governor Jameel Ahmad, in written responses to Reuters, argued the recovery is broader and more durable than headline export data suggest. The State Bank of […]
Global music sensation Bad Bunny has witnessed a massive surge in popularity in Pakistan, with his streams on Spotify increasing by more than 705% following a landmark week that included a Grammy win and a high-profile halftime show performance. The Puerto Rican artist kicked off the week by winning the Grammy Award for Best Album […]
Internationally acclaimed Pakistani Sufi opera singer Saira Peter has been honoured at the “She Leads the Nations” Global Summit, held at the United States Congress in Washington DC, in recognition of her contributions to music and cultural advocacy. The global summit brought together women leaders, experts and prominent personalities from across the world, including the […]