Qatar Investment Authority considering about $3bn investment in Pakistan: report
$445-billion QIA currently evaluating strategic investments in country’s main airports in Islamabad/Karachi as well as other sectors. Qatar Investment Authority…
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IMF condition: Govt to make asset details of bureaucrats & lawmakers public
Pakistan has sent back the signed letter of intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). IMF condition: Govt to…
President Alvi appoints Jameel Ahmed as SBP governor
President gave the approval on the advice of the PM Shehbaz Sharif under Article 48(1) of the Constitution. President Alvi…
Govt lifts ban on import of non-essential goods
Pakistan was not having many dollars to spend on the import of luxury items: Miftah said. Govt lifts ban on…
Saudi Arabia agrees to rollover $3bn deposits in Pakistan
KSA has extended support multiple times to Pakistan. Saudi Arabia agrees to rollover $3bn deposits in Pakistan. Kingdom of Saudi…
Pakistan & Turkiye ink Preferential Trade Agreement
PM Shehbaz said Pakistan would continue to work with Turkiye on strengthening bilateral ties. Pakistan & Turkiye ink Preferential Trade…
Global youth unemployment set to slip to 73 million in 2022: UN
Gender gap “has shown little sign of closing over the past two decades”, the ILO said. Global youth unemployment set…
Rupee posts historic appreciation against US dollar, recovers by Rs9.59
The rupee has recovered for a third consecutive session. Rupee posts historic appreciation against US dollar, recovers by Rs9.59. The…
Pakistan meets last pre-condition: IMF
This condition was fulfilled by increasing the PDL on July 31. Pakistan meets last pre-condition: IMF. The International Monetary Fund…
Saudi GDP climbs nearly 12% in 2nd quarter on oil gains
Growth in the second quarter was 11.8 percent Saudi GDP climbs nearly 12% in 2nd quarter on oil gains. Saudi…