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Web Desk
Feb 19, 2024

Pakistan’s overall textile exports dip by 4.29%

In January 2024, Pakistan witnessed a 4.29 per cent month-on-month (MoM) drop in total textile exports, amounting to $1.32 billion, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

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Web Desk
Feb 19, 2024

Pakistan’s petroleum import bill surges by 15.65%

SBP has released data revealing a notable increase in the import bill of the petroleum group, reaching $1.43 billion in January 2024.

Business

Web Desk
Feb 13, 2024

Passenger car sales in Pakistan surge by over 58%

In January 2024, there was a notable surge in passenger car sales, increasing by 58.71 per cent month-on-month (MoM) to reach 7,802 units, surpassing the 4,916 units recorded in December 2023, as per the latest data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA).

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Web Desk
Feb 12, 2024

Overseas workers’ remittances rise by 26% YoY to $2.4 billion

In January 2024, the influx of remittances from overseas workers reached $2.4 billion, marking a 1 per cent increase.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Feb 11, 2024

Rescue 1122 handles over 168,000 emergencies in one month

Dr Rizwan Naseer, Secretary of the Emergency Services Department (ESD), assessed the operational performance of all districts.

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Web Desk
Feb 03, 2024

Pakistan records 33% reduction in trade deficit, boosted by export surge

In a promising economic development, Pakistan witnessed a significant 33 per cent reduction in its trade deficit, reaching $13.167 billion.

Cement despatches in Pakistan decline in January 2024

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Hum News
Feb 02, 2024

Pakistan witnesses a 14.69 per cent decline in cement despatches

Total cement despatches dropped from 4.006 million tonnes in January 2023 to 3.414 million tonnes this year.

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Hum News
Jan 13, 2024

January 16: Petrol prices in Pakistan expected to witness major dip

The petrol price in Pakistan are expected to experience a significant reduction starting January 16, 2024.

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Web Desk
Jan 04, 2024

FBR to block mobile phones, SIM cards of non-filers this month

FBR is poised to take stringent actions against non-filers in the ongoing month as part of its efforts to enhance tax compliance.

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Web Desk
Nov 30, 2023

CM Punjab announces winter vacations schedule for students

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, through a post on the social media platform ‘X,’ has declared that winter vacations for children will start on Monday, December 18, 2023, and will continue until Thursday, January 1, 2024.