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ISLAMABAD: December 7, 2024 — Paksitan’s weekly inflation slows to 3.57%. It is the Short-term inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), measured as 3.57% year-on-year for the week ending December 5, signaling relief for consumers amidst easing prices of vegetables and pulses. This marks the second consecutive week of deceleration, with inflation…
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that Pakistan is on track to achieve an all-time high of $35 billion in FY25 workers’ remittances, compared to $30.25 billion in FY24. Speaking at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) in Karachi, he emphasized that the rupee-dollar exchange rate is now dictated by market…
KARACHI: In a significant move, the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has expressed optimism about the expected policy rate cut of 200 basis points (bps) reduction in the policy rate during the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee – MPC meeting on December 16. With inflation showing signs of stability, this cut could be the first of several,…
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s exports rise by 12.57%, the overall trade performance has shown a mixed but promising trend in the first five months of the fiscal year 2024-25, with significant improvements in exports and a narrowing trade deficit. The data, released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), reflects both year-on-year (YoY) growth and monthly…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Inflation Rate in November 2024, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), dropped to 4.9%, marking the lowest level in six and a half years, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This notable decrease brings relief to consumers and is a positive indicator for the country’s economy, which has been grappling…
The Punjab government has taken a groundbreaking step in agriculture and aquaculture by introducing the Punjab Shrimp Farming Internship Program and the country’s largest Shrimp Farming Pilot Project. These initiatives aim to transform South Punjab’s barren and saline lands into productive areas, providing economic opportunities for the youth and boosting the province’s economy. The internship…
The financial institutions and rating agencies of the world have praised the Pakistan’s inflation control and economic stability. Pakistan and Turkey have also been grappling with major economic problems related to inflation and interest rates in the last two years. This Note compares the paths forward for inflation, monetary policy, and overall economic performance between…
While looking at the environmental issues, Punjab’s Smog Crisis is seen as a critical issue particularly the cities of Lahore and Delhi across the India-Pakistan border, are grappling with severe smog conditions. Both cities have recently experienced hazardous air quality levels with the blame frequently cast on neighboring regions. However, a deeper examination reveals that…
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