A man reads the newspaper while selling betel leaves, cigarettes and sweets at a shop in Karachi. — Reuters/File A useful monetary policy to support economic activity: report. Forecasts weaken agricultural growth due to heavy rains. Wheat and Cotton Expected to Perform Poorly in FY2025. ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in its recent publication, … 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 monitors stock prices during a trading session at PSX in Karachi on July 31, 2023. — AFP The winning streak continues on hopes of stability. Investors applaud reports of unlikely mini-budget. Blue-chip banking stocks remain in the spotlight. Stocks extended their winning streak on Friday, hitting a new all-time high after briefly breaching … Read more