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By Salman Khan | September 18, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong comeback on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising by nearly 1,200 points during intra-day trade. At 11:20am, the index stood at 157,339.47, up 1,161.66 points or 0.74%. Buying momentum was visible across major sectors, including automobiles, cement, banks, oil and gas exploration, refineries, and power generation….
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
Chairman of the Economic Policy and Business Development think tank and former caretaker federal minister, Gohar Ejaz, has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for Pakistan’s economic revival, stressing that sustainable growth cannot be achieved through new borrowing or rescheduling of old debts. Talking about the plan, Ejaz said that loans only provide temporary relief and cannot…
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
Consumers in Islamabad will now pay Rs177 per kilogram for refined sugar after the district administration enforced a new pricing order. The measure is aimed at controlling inflation, preventing hoarding, and ensuring fair access to basic commodities. The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon, sets the ex-mill price at Rs169…
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 17, 2025
Pakistan and China have agreed to connect Gwadar Port with Islamabad – Turkiye – Iran Rail and Road Corridors to boost regional trade under a five-year maritime action plan for 2025–2029. Sources told NewzTodays that Pakistan and China are set to finalize the five-year maritime action plan for 2025–2029 for regional trade corridor development. Under…
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
As Pakistan debates the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, global evidence overwhelmingly supports its safety and effectiveness in preventing cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine, introduced in 2006 and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), is now part of national immunisation programmes in over 150 countries. It is regarded as one of the most effective tools…
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
The Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar on September 17, 2025, but showed weakness against other major currencies, including the British pound and the euro. In the open market, the US dollar was being traded at Rs 282.9 for buying and Rs 283.70 for selling. The interbank rate was also steady at Rs…
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 16, 2025
Pakistan has expressed interest in opening a branch of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in Uzbekistan. During the recent years, trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan had jumped to $404 million during August 2025, compared to $122 million. The investment has also been recorded at $320 million as of August this year. Two countries have…
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange gained fresh momentum on Tuesday, echoing strong performances in global markets. The KSE-100 Index surged nearly 950 points to trade at 156,333.45 in early hours, continuing Monday’s bullish trend. Key local sectors led the way, including banking, energy, and cement. Heavyweights such as OGDC, HUBCO, POL, and UBL supported the rally,…
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 12, 2023
Financial technology is modifying how we handle our money in today’s fast-paced environment. It’s hardly surprising that more and more individuals are looking for quick and easy ways to access their money, given the emergence of creative apps and services. The question “Does Possible Finance work with the Cash App?” is one that frequently comes…
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | June 4, 2023
By: Omed Hajjana The Mutual Funds Association (MFA) has proposed to the government the introduction of Sharia-Compliant Short Term Sukuk. A joint delegation from the Pakistan Stock Exchange and the Mutual Funds Association met with Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar at the FBR headquarters in Islamabad. The Pakistan Stock Exchange was represented by its Managing…