The stock market turned in a cautious performance on Monday ahead of the monetary policy announcement as a result the benchmark index managed to post modest gains with a sharp contraction in the trading volume. Topline Securities Ltd said the equities kicked off the week on a positive note as the benchmark KSE 100 index rose 332 to 65,148 points in early trade amid hopes of a positive outcome o
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday experienced a modest recovery, fueled by anticipation surrounding the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) monetary policy announcement and optimism about the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) final review under its standby arrangement (SBA). In the morning, trading began on a positive note but the KSE-100 index soon plunged to the intra-day low at 64,811.92
Pakistani currency on Monday hit almost five-and-a-half-month high at Rs278.63 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market, maintaining its uptrend for the fourth consecutive working day amid talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the release of last loan tranche and for a new programme. According to State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) data, the rupee appreciated 0.03%, or Rs0.11, a
Industrialists and progressive growers have described corporate farming as a positive initiative aimed at revamping and promoting the agriculture sector of the country. They advocate for establishing market prices for seeds, urea, pesticides, and agricultural commodities, alongside providing subsidies to farmers. Speaking to The Express Tribune, they highlighted the adverse impact of rising pro
Consumers should brace themselves for another jolt in their electricity bills, as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a tariff increase of Rs4.9917 per unit due to fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for February 2024. Following a rise of over Rs7 per unit in January due to fuel adjustments, CPPA, representing Ex-Wapda Discos (XWDiscos), submitted a petition to the National Elect