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Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.90 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 279.91. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]
‘Made in Pakistan’ expo to begin on Jan 24, Haroon Akhtar links MSME development to sustainable growth
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Announcing the launch of Pakistan’s first “Made in Pakistan SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026 ” to be held in Lahore from January 24, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan on Wednesday linked sustainable economic growth to the strengthening of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). “MSMEs are the backbone […]
CAT dismisses banks’ appeals, upholds CCP’s Rs.205 mln penalties in ESA Cartel Case
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The Competition Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday dismissed ten long-pending appeals filed by several banks and the Pakistan Banks Association, upholding the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s order imposing collective penalties of approximately PKR 205 million for cartel-like conduct. The appeals challenged the CCP’s April 2008 order as well CCP’s Appellate Bench’s Order dated […]
Gold prices surge Rs12,700 to all-time high of Rs506,362 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Gold prices surged to an all-time high in the local market on Wednesday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola jumped by Rs12,700 to settle at Rs506,362. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also jumped by Rs10,888 to Rs434,123, while the price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold rose […]
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jan 21 (APP):Shipping activity was reported at the port where six ships, Hansa Africa, GFS Giselle, Odelmar, PVT Jupitor, Al-Soor-II and Horizon-I, were scheduled to load/offload containers, Cement, Palm oil, Gas oil, and LPG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal, FOTCO oil Terminal, and Sui Southern Gas Terminal, respectively, […]
Pakistan, China discuss enhanced agricultural trade, economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong and discussed ways to enhance agricultural trade and economic cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Pakistan-China Agriculture Investment Conference, underscoring the strategic priority both nations place on strengthening economic ties, […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 21 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Wednesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE (Inter […]
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Jan 21 (APP):Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Wednesday the following exchange rates. CURRENCY SYMBOL TT Selling TT Buying US DOLLAR […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 21 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Wednesday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 21, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 23, 2026 USD 279.8732 GBP […]
PCJCCI hosts delegation from Hangxiao Steel Structure Company
LAHORE, Jan 20 (APP):Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCJCCI) hosted a business delegation from Hangxiao Steel Structure Company Limited, a leading Chinese enterprise with over 49 years of experience in steel structure design, manufacturing, and construction. The company is renowned for its strong expertise in infrastructure, energy, and industrial development, with extensive […]