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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 […]
UAF VC discusses mutual interest areas with US Consul General
FAISALABAD, Jan 20 (APP):Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali held a meeting with U.S. Consul General Lahore H.E. Stetson Sanders in Faisalabad to discuss areas of mutual interest. The meeting focused on UAF’s collaboration with the University of Florida and the University of California, along with key areas including […]
Pakistan, World Bank to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): Pakistan and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest, especially under the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2026–2035, aimed at boosting growth, improving governance and addressing key financing gaps. This was highlighted during a meeting between the Economic […]
79 MoUs worth $4.5bn signed at Pak-China agri investment conference: Rana Tanveer
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday said that 79 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth $4.5 billion were signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies during the Pakistan-China Agri-Investment Conference. Addressing a press conference, the minister said the conference aimed at promoting investment partnerships in Pakistan’s agriculture […]
DG Tax Policy Office meets Sialkot business community
SIALKOT, Jan 20 (APP):A meeting with Director General Tax Policy Office Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, Dr Najeeb Ahmed Memon was held at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to discuss matters relating to tax policy. The meeting featured an interactive exchange of views on prevailing tax policy challenges, with a particular focus […]
Uzbekistan willing to launch value-added joint ventures: Minhojiddin Raufov
FAISALABAD, Jan 20 (APP):Minhojiddin Raufov, Head of Uzbek Trade Delegation, said that Uzbekistan is willing to launch value-added joint ventures with Pakistani counterparts to fully exploit the available raw material available in the both countries. Addressing the business community during a meeting in the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he appreciated the progress […]
PSX gains 860 points to close at 188,622 points
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP):The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday continued its upward momentum and closed bullish, gaining 860.09 points, a rise of 0.46 percent, to settle at 188,621.78 points as compared to 187,761.69 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. During the session, the ready market […]
SBP injects over Rs 50 bln to maintain liquidity in market
KARACHI, Jan 20 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected Rs 50.5 billion through Reverse Repo Purchase Open Market Operations (OMO) on Tuesday to maintain liquidity in the market. The central bank conducted the Open Market Operation, Reverse Repo Purchase (Injection) for the 3-day tenor on January 20, 2026. SBP received 3 bids cumulatively offering […]
Karachi has no shortage of talent, says RCA Karachi President as U-15 challenge league begins
KARACHI, Jan 19 (APP):President of the Regional Cricket Association Karachi (RCAK), Nadeem Omar, said that Karachi has no shortage of cricketing talent and that future stars are already visible at the Under-15 level. He expressed these views while addressing players during the inauguration of the RCAK Under-15 Challenge League Cricket Tournament at the Oval Ground, […]