Might 19, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan reiterated its robust dedication to advancing and institutionalizing its Geographical Indications (GI) regime, as highlighted by Federal Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, on the Nationwide Convention on Geographical Indications Consciousness. The occasion was held at Marriott Resort, Islamabad, and was collectively organized by the Ministry of Commerce and the…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest without spending a dime Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite tales on this weekly e-newsletter. Professional-EU centrist Nicuşor Dan gained Romania’s presidential run-off on Sunday, defeating an ultranationalist Eurosceptic who had topped the primary spherical and raised fears in regards to the nation’s pro-western orientation. Dan, a 55-year-old…
Market Knowledge and Financial Indicators Weekly Efficiency Could 16, 2025 Could 09, 2025 PKR InterBank 281.6646 281.7053 KSE100 Index 119,649.14 107,174.64 Avg Each day Quantity 659,497,619 508,002,865 Gold (Karachi) Rs/10 gm 288,151 300,840 KIBOR 6M 11.41 11.45 10Y PIB 12.39 12.50 EUR 1.1164 1.1248 GBP 1.3275 1.3306 CHF 0.8379 0.8315 JPY 145.63 145.36 CNY…
Could 18, 2025 (MLN): Following a turbulent week, the Pakistan Inventory Change (PSX) witnessed sturdy upward momentum this week. A ceasefire between Pakistan and India, the approval of the IMF’s first overview, and the receipt of a $1.02 billion tranche in the identical week considerably boosted market sentiment. Amid bettering situations and renewed worldwide confidence, buyers…
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Could 18, 2025 (MLN): The Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF) has agreed to the federal government’s detailed plan to deal with the long-standing problem of round debt within the energy sector. The federal government intends to transform the present round debt inventory of Rs2.4 trillion, equal to 2.1% of GDP, into Central Energy Buying Company (CPPA) debt, with…
Might 18, 2025 (MLN): The Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF) has revised down Pakistan’s near-term macroeconomic projections, citing a weakening development outlook primarily pushed by the imposition of hefty US tariffs on Pakistani exports. The downgrade additionally mirrored a broader softening in inflation and present account deficit forecasts, providing some short-term reduction to exterior pressures. The IMF report…
The Good Brigade U.S. delinquencies and web charge-offs prolonged their decline in April, although each stay comfortably above their pre-pandemic ranges. The typical delinquency charge retreated to 2.82% from 2.94% in March and from 2.95% in April 2024, in response to Searching for Alpha’s compilation of bank card metrics. Nonetheless, that #Delinquency #web #chargeoff #charges…
Could 17, 2025 (MLN): The State Financial institution of Pakistan (SBP) has categorically denied rumours circulating on social media relating to a supposed ban on forex notes with pen marks or handwriting from July 1, 2025. In an official assertion to Mettis International, SBP’s Spokesperson confirmed that no such notification has been issued, and any reviews or photographs…
Might 16, 2025 (MLN): This week, Pakistan acquired a $1 billion tranche from the Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF), as confirmed by the State Financial institution of Pakistan (SBP). Usually, such inflows are a part of routine monetary commitments, which is a quiet nod within the background of financial administration. However this time, the context made it…