Pakistan has reached a significant milestone with its current account surplus exceeding one billion dollars for the first time. This surge is largely due to record remittances from Pakistanis living abroad. In March alone, the current account surplus hit one billion and 19 million dollars, contributing to a total surplus of 185 million dollars over […]
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Three countries withdraw nearly $1 billion from Pakistan’s treasury bills
Three countries have withdrawn nearly $1 billion from Pakistan’s treasury bills this financial year. This trend shows a concerning balance between inflows and outflows of foreign investments. From July 1 to March 14, 2025, inflows totaled $1.163 billion, while outflows reached $1.121 billion. As a result, the net balance stands at only $42 million. The […]
‘Captain Marvel’ breaks ‘Wonder Woman’ record, crosses $1 billion milestone
Marvel Studios’ first female-fronted film ‘Captain Marvel’ has crossed the $1 billion milestone at the global box office. The Brie Larson-starrer, an origin story of Marvel superhero of the same name, raked in over $358 million in the United States (US), while in the international territories, it amassed $645 million, Walt Disney, Marvel Studios’ parent […]