Usman Dastagir highlights digital payment as a smart choice By: APP on October 27, 2024Head of Fintech, foodpanda Pakistan Usman Dastagir has emphasized the importance of online payment as a smart choice. In today’s fast-paced digital world, where work and education are done online, and even essential services like healthcare can be conducted in the palm of your hand, cash is becoming less necessary, said a news release here […]
PSX boom indicative of economic stability: FCCI By: APP on October 27, 2024Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Senior Vice President (SVP) Qaisar Shams Gucha has said the boom in PSX is indicative of the much-needed economic stability and it would convince foreign investors to invest in Pakistan. Commenting on the historic increase in PSX, he said it had set new records within this month and […]
Gold prices up by Rs.2,000 to Rs.284,300 per tola By: APP on October 27, 2024The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.2,000 and was sold at Rs.284,300 on Saturday compared to its sale at Rs. 282,300 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs.1,714 to Rs.243,741 from Rs. 242,027 whereas the price of 10 gram 22 karat […]
Finance minister highlights positive economic trends at investors’ fora By: APP on October 26, 2024Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb attended a series of investor fora organized by Citibank, Standard Chartered and JP Morgan and highlighted positive trends of economy. The minister, who is leading Pakistan delegation to the Annual Meetings WB and IMF, being held in Washington DC from 21-26 October 2024, briefed investors about […]
Gold prices dip by Rs.800 to Rs.282,300 per tola By: APP on October 26, 2024The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs.800 and was sold at Rs.282,300 on Friday compared to its sale at Rs. 283,100 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.686 to Rs.242,027 from Rs. 242,713 whereas the price of 10 gram 22 karat […]
Rupee gains 20 paisa against dollar By: APP on October 26, 2024Pakistani rupee on Friday appreciated by 20 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs277.64 against the previous day’s closing of Rs277.84. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs277.20 and Rs278.70 respectively. The […]
Lucky Cement wins Excellency award at the 39th MAP Awards By: pr on October 26, 2024Lucky Cement Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading cement manufacturers, has been honored with the Excellency Award in the Cement Category at the 39th Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) Awards. The prestigious ceremony took place in Karachi on October 23, 2024, recognizing outstanding corporate performance and management practices across various industries. This award reaffirms Lucky Cement’s […]
Weekly inflation eases by 0.22% By: APP on October 26, 2024The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed a decrease of 0.22 percent for the combined consumption groups during the week ended on October 24, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review in the above-mentioned group was recorded […]
Pakistan, South Africa agree to enhance trade By: APP on October 26, 2024Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday met with Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Anna Thandi Moraka wherein two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in trade and commerce. In the meeting held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) being held […]
PPL’S 73rd AGM approves 25% cash dividend By: APP on October 26, 2024The 73rd Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) was held here at a local hotel on Friday, where shareholders approved the financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, along with the auditor’s report. A final cash dividend of 25% on ordinary shares was also ratified, bringing the total […]