A representation of the virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock chart in this illustration taken on January 8, 2021. — Reuters LONDON: Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has announced plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to be sworn in as US president. … Read more
A currency dealer counts US dollars at a store in Karachi, May 19, 2022. — AFP The country’s foreign exchange assets also include gold reserves of $5.5 billion. Commercial bank liquid reserves of $4.7 billion are not included. Increase in foreign exchange reserves due to strict import restrictions: expert. KARACHI: Pakistan’s total foreign exchange assets … Read more
High Commissioner-designate Muhammad Saleem has arrived in Ottawa. According to a press release issued by the High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa, Ambassador Saleem brings exceptional leadership and vision to this role, thanks to a distinguished diplomatic career and a passion for promoting international cooperation. Muhammad Saleem graduated with a master’s degree in diplomacy and … Read more
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Listen to the article The Islamabad High Court has issued an order staying proceedings of the Election Tribunal following a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Amir Mughal. The court halted the court’s actions on his election petition, thereby preventing further proceedings in the case related to Islamabad electoral constituencies. The Islamabad Election Tribunal … Read more
alicia keys, 16 times Grammy Award winning artistShe recently returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City where she began her musical journey. The visit came during a special segment of “CBS Mornings,” as Keys continues to enjoy a breakout year, including a Grammy nomination for her Broadway musical.Hell’s Kitchen.” Keys, who … Read more
A man walks with bags of supplies on his shoulder to deliver them to a nearby store at a market in Karachi, June 11, 2024. — Reuters Pakistan’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) recorded a gain of +0.8 points, reaching its highest level in three years, according to the December Global Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) Report … Read more
A stockbroker takes a photo with his mobile phone after the Pakistan Stock Exchange made history by surpassing the 100,000 mark, November 28, 2024. — INP Investor optimism is attributed to rising foreign exchange reserves. The banking sector continues its upward momentum, closing up 1.8%. The government’s unwavering commitment to reforms has also boosted confidence. … Read more
A stockbroker looks at a computer during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi, July 31, 2023. — AFP Stocks hit a new all-time high above the 94,200 mark on Thursday amid high expectations of a soft landing for the economy, following reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF ) would … Read more