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Foreign exchange rates

KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Tuesday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 06, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 08, 2026      USD      280.0543      GBP  […]

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Export growth essential for economic revival: FPCCI

LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has emphasized that increasing exports is imperative for the improvement and stabilization of national economy. He was addressing a “Roundtable Conference on Identifying a Roadmap for Enhancing Exports” organized here at the FPCCI Regional Office on Monday. The conference […]

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‘GB emerges as Northern Gateway under CPEC’

LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Growing strategic and economic importance of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become a catalyst for inclusive growth, regional connectivity and sustainable development in Pakistan’s northern areas. Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Nazir Hussain stated this in a think-tank session held here at PCJCCI Secretariat […]

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100 new sectors to be established in PRA to enhance revenue base

LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra here Monday chaired a review meeting on the achievement of revenue targets. During the meeting, proposals regarding the establishment of 100 new sectors within the PRA and the induction of new officers were reviewed to further broaden the tax net. The Chairman appreciated the […]

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Pakistan targets global brands, export-led growth through mobile manufacturing policy

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): A high-level meeting on the Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy was chaired by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan here Monday, to review progress and align stakeholders on the policy’s objectives and implementation framework. According to A press release, the meeting was attended by Secretary Industries […]

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Government urged to focus on accelerating economic growth after attaining stability

ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP): Former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz on Monday said that Pakistan has achieved stability in key economic indicators and now needs to shift its focus toward policies aimed at accelerating economic growth. In a press statement, he said that over the past three years, Pakistan has attained macroeconomic stability, with the […]

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PSX gains 3,373 points, hitting all time high at 182,408 points

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday closed bullish, gaining 3,373.31 points, a positive change of 1.88 percent, to settle all time high at 182,408.24 points compared to 179,034.93 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data.During the session, the ready market witnessed a […]

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Pakistan is set to export 143,000 tons of “Halal Meat” to Tajikistan, valued at approximately $14.5 million

By Shams Abbasi ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Leadership of Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Chambers of Commerce’s on Monday hailed the efforts of Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda Toir for increasing exports in the potential area of “Halal Meat”. Meanwhile talking to APP here, President, Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce […]