Pakistanis will most likely observe the first day of the holy month on Wednesday, March 13. In a statement, the SSGC announced no load-shedding during Sehr-o-Iftar during the Holy month of Ramzan. According to the schedule, gas supply will remain suspended from 9 am to 3 pm and 10 pm to 3 am during the […]
The decision was taken in an emergency meeting of the wholesalers’ body in Karachi. The shopkeepers of the Jodia Bazar, the city’s biggest wholesale market, rejected the rate list issued by the Karachi commissioner and announced shutting down the market. In his statement, Chairman Wholesale Grocers Association Abdul Rauf Ibrahim urged the commissioner to ensure […]
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), a leading Islamic financial institution in Pakistan, has partnered with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for ‘Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2024’. Committed to fostering financial education and inclusivity, FBL furthers its pledge to complement the SBP efforts for this resourceful initiative of empowerment. Expressing his views on the occasion, Yousaf […]
Pakistan rise to prominence as a potato producer highlights a radical change in the country’s agricultural environment, characterized by increased productivity and the smart use of arable land. Pakistan’s impressive rise in potato production—which increased by more than 35 percent in only three short years—makes it a competitive player in the world potato market. The […]
The US tech giant’s chief competitor in China in premium smartphones, Huawei, saw unit sales rise by 64% in the period, according to the report. This could fan fears of a slowdown in demand for the U.S. company, whose revenue forecast for the current quarter was $6 billion below Wall Street expectations. Shares of the […]
The world’s largest cryptocurrency hit a high of $69,202, topping November 2021’s all-time peak of $68,999.99. Investor interest has increased since the Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot bitcoin ETFs in late January. It then traded lower and was last at $67,266. “The bitcoin all-time high marks a turning point for crypto,” said Nathan […]
A collapse in foreign exchange reserves saw months of food and fuel shortages along with street protests that forced the ouster of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s predecessor in 2022. Sri Lanka has since signed up for an International Monetary Fund rescue package and has been working to repair public finances since the government defaulted in April […]
Based on the current low level of inventory of manufactured vehicles, and shortage of parts and components for manufacturing of vehicles, due to supply chain challenges, the Company has decided to close its production plant from 6th March 2024 to 11th March 2024 (both days inclusive,” the stock filing stated. “In case of any change […]
The Dubai Mall quick ascent to the title of “most visited place on earth” highlights its importance as a major international center of commerce and culture. The mall, which is located in the bustling center of downtown Dubai under the shadow of the famous Burj Khalifa, is a perfect example of the city’s unrelenting quest […]