Brokers are busy trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi on Friday, January 17, 2025. — PPI The capital market started the week on a positive note, building on last Friday’s momentum, driven by easing political uncertainty and improving macroeconomic indicators. Investor confidence was boosted by the conviction of former Prime Minister Imran … Read more
U.S. dollar bills are seen in this photo taken on February 12, 2018. — Reuters December exports amounted to $2.84 billion, an increase of 0.67% year-on-year. Imports climbed to $5.285 billion, registering an increase of 14% year-on-year. Monthly comparisons showed a 47% increase in the trade deficit. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit reached $2.44 billion in … 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
The Greek navy carries out a rescue operation after a migrant boat sank off the island of Gavdos, Greece, December 14, 2024. — Reuters The ambassador says dozens of Pakistanis are still missing. The chances of survival of the missing are low: Qureshi. Survivors recall a harrowing journey and an unfortunate incident. Revealing details of … Read more
The 14-year-old boy, a resident of Skardu, was detained in an isolation center where he tested positive for COVID-19. The second coronavirus case in Gilgit-Baltistan emerged on Wednesday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in Pakistan to 20. The 14-year-old boy, a resident of Skardu, was detained in an isolation center where he tested … Read more
Relatives carry the body of a victim killed in attacks in Kurram district, KP, on November 22, 2024. — AFP The number of injured reached 151 over 8 days. The Peshawar-Parachinar highway is closed. Internet and mobile services suspended. KURRAM: The ongoing clashes in Kurram district have claimed three more lives, taking the death toll … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk walks next to a screen showing an image of the Tesla Model 3 car during an opening ceremony for the China-made Tesla Model Y program in Shanghai, China, 7 January 2020 . Tesla shares soared nearly 5% Monday after Bloomberg News reported that President-elect Donald Trump’s team plans to prioritize a … Read more