- 4 May, 2024
Economy
ECC Makes Big Decisions Related to Different Ministries in Today’s Meeting
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Omar Ayub Khan, chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in Islamabad today.Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance & Revenue, Shaukat Tarin, F…
Rupee Posts Losses Against All Currencies After 6 Days of Big Gains
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) finally posted blanket losses against the US Dollar after a week. The local unit deteriorated by 4 paisas against the greenback in the interbank currency market today.The PKR traded between Rs. 170.12 to the USD and Rs. 169.85…
COP26: UK Pledges Over £55 Million to Help Pakistan Fight Climate Change
The United Kingdom has announced more than £55 million worth of support to help Pakistan tackle climate change as part of the COP26 Global Climate Change Summit this week.As global leaders come together for the COP26, this is a critical time for Pakist…
MCB Bank, 1Link Partner to Facilitate PayPak Cardholders in eCommerce Transactions
Building upon SBP’s vision of promoting Pakistan’s domestic payment scheme PayPak, MCB Bank (MCB) has signed an agreement with 1LINK, to facilitate PayPak cardholders in conducting online eCommerce transactions.MCB PayPak Debit Card customers will soon…
Pakistan to Develop Trade Ties With Neighbors and Promote Foreign Investment
Advisor on Finance Shaukat Fayaz Tarin and Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razzak Dawood called on Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Thursday). Advisor on Finance briefed the Prime Minister on the overall economic situation.The commerce advisor briefed the Pr…
Pakistan Secures Multi-million Dollar Murabaha Financing for Petroleum Imports
Pakistan has arranged $761.5 million in Murabaha financing from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) to import petroleum products on deferred payment.The development was announced in a series of tweets by Economics Affairs Divisio…