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June 18, 2025

Business

Centre releases Rs35.968bn for tribal districts

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has released a major funding package of Rs35.968 billion with approval of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh and IMF: Projected Economic Growth for FY26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 5.4% growth rate for Bangladesh’s economy in the fiscal year 2025-26, signaling cautious optimism for recovery after a challenging period. This projection follows a reported GDP growth of 3.97% in FY25, the slowest

June 24, 2025

Coal Power Plants Fuel Heatwaves, Jeopardizing the Environment

Business·Current Affairs

Coal-based power plants are a major driver of intensifying heatwaves, posing a significant threat to the environment, public health, and regional ecosystems. These facilities

Trump Signals US-India Trade Deal

Current Affairs·Business

The United States and India are on the verge of finalizing a trade agreement, with President Donald Trump expressing optimism about the negotiations. The

Indian Researchers Struggle as Innovation Funding Lags

June 28, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

India’s ambition to become a global leader in science and technology faces setbacks as researchers across the country struggle with delayed funding. Scholars at premier institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology

Call for Immediate Enforcement of Afghan Trade Guarantee by SCCI

June 28, 2025

Business

The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has raised urgent concerns over delays in implementing a promised reform to shift from bank guarantees to insurance guarantees for Afghan transit trade. SCCI

Pakistan’s Economic Plan Gets Continued Support from World Bank

June 28, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s economic reforms have received a strong endorsement from the World Bank, signaling sustained international backing for the country’s development goals. In recent high-level discussions, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema met with

Post Federal Budget: PSX Rises by Nearly 1,600 Points

June 28, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant upswing, with the KSE-100 Index climbing nearly 1,600 points on Friday, following the National Assembly’s approval of the Rs17.57 trillion federal budget for the

Indian Rupee Gains 21 Paise to 85.87 against U.S dollar

June 26, 2025

Business

The Indian rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar, rising 21 paise to 85.87 in early trade on June 26, 2025. This uptick was driven by a weaker dollar in global markets, with

Indian Stock Exchange Surges on Iran-Israel Ceasefire News

June 26, 2025

Business

Indian stock exchanges witnessed a strong rally in early trading on June 26, 2025, driven by optimism surrounding a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. The BSE Sensex, a key stock exchange

GST Council to Explore Reducing 12% Tax Slab

June 26, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

The GST Council is set to convene in July 2025 to discuss simplifying India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, with a focus on reducing the number of items in the 12%

Political Clarity Drives Economic Confidence in Bangladesh

June 26, 2025

Business

Political stability directly influences economic confidence, and recent developments in Bangladesh highlight this connection. A clearer political landscape is fostering optimism among businesses and investors, signaling potential growth for the nation’s economy.

2030 Green Energy Goals Come with a Price

June 26, 2025

Business

Bangladesh faces a steep financial challenge to meet its 2030 green energy targets, requiring an estimated $1 billion annually to transition to renewable energy sources. The push for cleaner energy is driven

KSE-100 Index Makes Small Gains Amid Global Instability

June 26, 2025

Business

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw modest upward movement on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, with the KSE-100 Index closing at 122,761.64, reflecting a gain of 515.01 points or 0.42%. This slight increase

Punjab’s Mega Rs250bn Fast Train to Connect Lahore and Pindi

June 25, 2025

Business

Punjab is set to invest Rs250 billion over three years to develop a high-speed rail connecting Rawalpindi and Lahore, aiming to reduce travel time to just two hours. This ambitious project, announced

Pakistan-India Tensions Fail to Deter Foreign Investment in Treasury Bills

June 25, 2025

Business

Despite heightened Pakistan-India tensions following a military escalation in May 2025, foreign investment in Pakistan’s treasury bills (T-bills) has remained resilient. Data from the State Bank of Pakistan indicates that T-bill inflows

Pakistan’s Dairy Industry Seeks GST Reduction to 5%

June 25, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s dairy industry is urging the government to lower the General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged milk from 18% to 5%, citing severe economic strain and declining sales. The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) argues

Pakistan’s Trade Gap Widens to $11.17 Billion

June 25, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine regional countries has expanded to $11.17 billion during the fiscal year 2024-25, highlighting persistent challenges in balancing exports and imports. The gap, driven by heavy reliance on

Pakistan Witnesses Rise in Consumer Confidence in Q4 FY25

June 25, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s economy is showing promising signs of recovery, with the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) climbing 9.2% in the fourth quarter of FY25 compared to the previous quarter. The index reached 96.2 points,

India’s Stock Market Climbs Amid Ceasefire Optimism and Falling Oil Prices

June 24, 2025

Business

India’s equity markets opened stronger on June 24, 2025, as investor confidence grew following a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, which also led to a drop in global oil prices. The

Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges Nearly 6,000 Points After Iran-Israel Ceasefire

June 24, 2025

Business

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant surge on June 24, 2025, with the KSE-100 Index soaring by nearly 5,900 points during intraday trading. This surge was driven by investor optimism

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Business - Page 3

Centre releases Rs35.968bn for tribal districts

Bangladesh and IMF: Projected Economic Growth for FY26

Coal Power Plants Fuel Heatwaves, Jeopardizing the Environment

Trump Signals US-India Trade Deal

Indian Researchers Struggle as Innovation Funding Lags

Call for Immediate Enforcement of Afghan Trade Guarantee by SCCI

Pakistan’s Economic Plan Gets Continued Support from World Bank

Post Federal Budget: PSX Rises by Nearly 1,600 Points

Indian Rupee Gains 21 Paise to 85.87 against U.S dollar

Indian Stock Exchange Surges on Iran-Israel Ceasefire News

GST Council to Explore Reducing 12% Tax Slab

Political Clarity Drives Economic Confidence in Bangladesh

2030 Green Energy Goals Come with a Price

KSE-100 Index Makes Small Gains Amid Global Instability

Punjab’s Mega Rs250bn Fast Train to Connect Lahore and Pindi

Pakistan-India Tensions Fail to Deter Foreign Investment in Treasury Bills

Pakistan’s Dairy Industry Seeks GST Reduction to 5%

Pakistan’s Trade Gap Widens to $11.17 Billion

Pakistan Witnesses Rise in Consumer Confidence in Q4 FY25

India’s Stock Market Climbs Amid Ceasefire Optimism and Falling Oil Prices

Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges Nearly 6,000 Points After Iran-Israel Ceasefire

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