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Qatar, Azerbaijan to invest $5bn, PM Shehbaz tells cabinet

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday informed cabinet members that Qatar and Azerbaijan will invest $5 billion in the country’s various sectors. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, the prime minister said he has held very productive meetings with leaders of Saudi Arabia and Qatar in which different subjects like solar energy, mines, minerals and IT sectors were discussed. He said a dele

Stocks skyrocket as investor optimism returns

In stark contrast to the previous two days' downturn, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded in a remarkable fashion as it soared nearly 1,900 points and closed just shy of the record high. Driven by expectations of a significant reduction in the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) policy rate, the KSE-100 index soared to the intra-day high of 91,133.28 points towards the close of trading. I

Pakistan unable to launch bonds

The government’s inability to launch Euro and Panda bonds could put the economy under stress, which may not help the country get improved ratings from international rating agencies, said financial experts. “The government is yet not able to launch bonds in the international market to raise dollars due to poor country ratings given by the international rating agencies,” said sources in the finan

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Unacknowledged pillars of rural economies

Women’s participation in agriculture has long been a pillar of rural economies, especially in developing countries. From managing crops to livestock, rural women are key contributors to households’ livelihoods and the community’s well-being. Their involvement is crucial, yet despite their substantial labour, their contributions often go unrecognised due to social norms, limited access to resources