Fried items rule iftar spread

As the holy month of Ramazan continues, markets across the federal capital are witnessing a dramatic surge in crowds shortly before the evening call to prayer. Residents are flocking to popular marketplaces to buy freshly prepared traditional snacks for iftar, creating bustling and sometimes chaotic scenes at food stalls. In the final hour before the […]

Govt to ensure financial stability

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) to discuss the evolving economic and financial situation in light of regional developments and the importance of close coordination between the government, the State Bank of Pakistan and the banking sector to ensure financial stability and uninterrupted financial services. […]

Comprehensive reforms in agri-research emphasised

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a meeting on Wednesday with Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) Chairman Dr Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi to discuss the implementation of comprehensive reforms in Pakistan’s agricultural research system. The minister emphasised the urgent need to modernise and restructure research institutions across the country […]

Uzbekistan calls for expanding trade

Governor of Tashkent Region Mirzaev Zoir Toirovich on Wednesday stressed the need to significantly expand economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, stating that the current bilateral trade volume of $445.8 million does not reflect the true potential of the two friendly countries and calling for stronger partnerships in agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, tourism, logistics and industrial […]

Choppy trading drags PSX lower

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mix of caution and volatility on Wednesday, where the benchmark KSE-100 index settled at 155,858, reflecting a decline of 318.64 points, or 0.20%. During the session, the market showed significant intra-day fluctuations, with the index moving within a wide range of 2,972 points. The benchmark touched the intra-day […]

Cyber law vital for digital investment

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that strengthening cybersecurity is essential for building investor confidence and ensuring the success of Pakistan’s digital transformation. Addressing a cybersecurity-related event on Wednesday, the minister said that without a strong cybersecurity framework, it would not be possible to establish complete confidence among foreign […]