Bullish sentiments were observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 1,000 points during the intra-day trading on Tuesday, as investors rejoice after the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board on Monday approved the disbursement of $1.2 billion for Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Fa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans not only to meet domestic demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), but also to grow its exports, Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said on Monday. Mazrouei said he agreed with Qatar's energy minister that global demand for natural gas is outstripping investment in production projects. "We intend not only to satisfy our local demand, but we are also growin
The industrial community of Punjab, particularly the value-added textile export sector, has condemned the proposed increase in base tariffs sought by power distribution companies (DISCOs), including Islamabad, Faisalabad and Lahore electricity supplying companies, describing the move as unjustified and disastrous for an already struggling manufacturing base. Industrial associations questioned w
Pakistan's lifeline – the Indus Basin Water System – is facing mounting threats from upstream water controls and deep-rooted infrastructure challenges, while over 80% of the population lacks access to safe drinking water, leading to widespread waterborne diseases, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Asian Water Development Outlook report says Pakistan remains a se
Pakistan's lifeline – the Indus Basin Water System – is facing mounting threats from upstream water controls and deep-rooted infrastructure challenges, while over 80% of the population lacks access to safe drinking water, leading to widespread waterborne diseases, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Asian Water Development Outlook report says Pakistan remains a se