Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine came to a halt on New Year’s Day, marking the end of decades of Moscow’s dominance over Europe’s energy markets. The gas had kept flowing despite nearly three years of war, but Russia’s gas firm Gazprom said it had stopped at 0500 GMT after Ukraine refused to renew a transit agreement. The widely expected stoppage will not
Representatives of trade and industry appear to be divided over the country’s economic indicators during 2024 as some believe that trading activities remained dismal while others say that one of the salient features of the outgoing year was that “Pakistan has managed to escape a possible default”. Notwithstanding the disputed mandate, regaining political stability was a notable achievement
Pakistan’s merchandise exports slowed for the second consecutive month in December due to a steep fall in international demand, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. The growth momentum picked pace in July owing to improved orders and stability in the exchange rate. Demand from North America and European countries is anticipated to pick up pace from Janua
The KSE-100 index closed its final trading session of 2024 at 115,127 points on Tuesday, down 0.11 per cent (132 points), as profit-taking in key sectors trimmed gains from earlier in the day. Banks, fertilisers and exploration and productionstocks saw selling pressure, with companies like Fauji Fertiliser Company, MCB Bank, Bank Al Habib, Bank Alfalah and Engro Corporation leading the declin
Ammar, Akbar, and Anthony each had Rs1 million and chose to invest in the Pakistan Stock Exchange on January 1, 2024. Ammar, enjoying a Magnum, opted for Unilever Pakistan Foods. Feverish Akbar, popping antibiotics, went for GlaxoSmithKline. Anthony, acting on a whim, closed his eyes and randomly picked Al Shaheer Corporation. By the last Friday of 2024, their fortunes had diverged. Ammar shrug