Gold prices up by Rs2,100 per tola By: APP on December 22, 2024The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs 2,100 and was sold at Rs 273,400 on Saturday against its sale at Rs 271,300 on previous trading day, All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs1,800 to Rs 234,396 from Rs 232,596 […]
Industry leaders push for sustainable policies through collaboration By: News Desk on December 22, 2024The government needs to establish long-term and sustainable policies in consultation with the real stakeholders to enhance exports, increasing foreign exchange earnings for the country. Presently, the high cost of doing business has proved to be dangerous for the export-oriented apparel industry, as the ever-increasing energy, gas and power tariffs are the real threat to […]
Value-added textile export industry be top priority of govt: PHMA By: News Desk on December 22, 2024The value-added export-oriented textile industry should be given the top priority of the government, providing them maximum facilitation to meet their exports requirements. The government needs to establish long-term and sustainable policies in consultation with the real stakeholders to enhance exports, increasing foreign exchange earnings for the country. Presently, the high cost of doing business […]
FRIA wants special incentives for cash-strapped small industry By: News Desk on December 22, 2024The Ferozepur Road Industrial Association (FRIA) has asked the government to announce soft financing with very low interest rate and without any collateral for SMEs. The FRIA Chairman Shahbaz Aslam, in a meeting of industry representatives, stated that the constant increase in power tariffs on the pretext of fuel adjustment had increased electricity prices and […]
Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome By: AFP on December 22, 2024Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing. Google filed a 12-page proposed order banning the internet giant from requiring favorable distribution or treatment of its software on mobile devices […]
27 farmers selected for subsidized agricultural machinery By: APP on December 22, 2024Twenty-seven farmers were declared successful in obtaining subsidized agricultural machinery through a balloting ceremony held under the Punjab government’s initiative. The event was part of the Transforming Punjab Agriculture Plan, aimed at promoting mechanized farming across the province. According to official sources, out of 305 applications submitted at nine centers in the district, 238 were […]
WAPDA embarks on institutional excellence with launch of reforms study By: Agencies on December 22, 2024In a significant step towards institutional excellence and modernization, WAPDA has signed the Institutional Assessment & Reforms Consultancy (IARC) contract with a consortium led by Ginger Sofreco (France), GME (Uruguay), and Warm Waters Advisory (Pakistan). The initiative underscores WAPDA’s commitment to adopting international best practices, optimizing operations, and ensuring sustainable development. The contract signing ceremony, […]
Ghee, cooking oil prices see massive hike By: inp on December 22, 2024Amid inflationary pressures, the prices of ghee and cooking oil in Pakistan have witnessed a significant hike, with some branded products seeing an increase of up to Rs100 per litre. Retailers confirmed that branded cooking oil and ghee prices now stand at Rs570 per litre, following an average rise of Rs80 per kg/litre. The country, […]
Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test By: APP on December 21, 2024Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia’s squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager Sam Konstas getting his first call-up. Fast bowler Jhye Richardson was also included in the 15-man lineup to give the team more options with Josh Hazlewood sidelined by a right calf injury. The two sides are locked […]
PSX posts strong recovery on positive indicators By: Agencies on December 21, 2024The stock market rebounded on Friday, recovering from the previous day’s historic losses as investors took advantage of attractive valuations and positive economic indicators. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 3238.17 points, or 3.05% to close at 109,513.14. The recovery came from yesterday’s historic single-day fall of 4,795.32 points or -4.32%, […]