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December 27, 2025

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Liquid foreign exchange reserves increase slightly to 21 billion dollars

SBP imports Rs2.06tr, gold crosses Rs473,000/tola and silver crosses Rs7,900/tola on global rally Almost 87% of foreign loans were for financing the budget and building up foreign exchange reserves, which meant that these had not been used to build assets. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose marginally in the week ended December 19, 2025, increasing by $16 million to $15,902.5 million from $15,886.5 million a week earlier, according to official data released by the central bank. The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $21,022.6 million as of December

December 17, 2025

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PSX ends the volatile session slightly lower amid mixed conditions

The index fluctuated between an intraday high of 171,392.63 and a low of 169,230.50, before closing at 169,933.85 Trading on the Pakistan Stock Exchange remained volatile throughout the session as the market struggled to find clear direction amid a mix of positive macroeconomic developments and sector-specific concerns. The KSE-100 closed slightly in the red, reflecting investor caution and the ongoing consolidation phase after the recent rally. The index fluctuated between an intraday high of 171,392.63 and a low of 169,230.50 before settling at 169,933.85, down 133.44 points or 0.08% on a daily basis. Market sentiment remained mixed on news of

December 11, 2025

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Trump jokes he ‘slightly’ lacked Messi and Ronaldo in soccer skills

In this photo collage you can see a collage of Argentina striker Lionel Messi, US President Donald Trump and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo. — Reuters US President Donald Trump injected a dose of humor into the 2026 World Cup celebrations on Friday, comparing his former soccer prowess to that of global superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during a red carpet appearance. Walking alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the draw for the tournament, Trump spoke to Colombian broadcasters RCN Football and Noticias RCN and revealed he once played the sport, before jokingly placing himself just one rung below the

August 29, 2025

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PSX falls slightly over flooding, growth worries

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Thursday’s meeting with a light dip, as traders stayed on the sidelines in a mixture of domestic and external pressures. The KSE-100 index gave 150.52 points or 0.10%to close at 147,343.51, reflecting a clear lack of direction during a week dominated by contract reversals. Investors remained careful about the dangers of flooding damage in Georgia in Punjab and the prospects of silent growth marked by the Central Bank. The softest prices of crude oil internationally and the volatility associated with the overthrow added to the hesitation of investors, maintaining overall activity under control.

May 10, 2025

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Palm of honor beats a slightly wow

Listen to the article Karachi: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI), a short -term inflation index, recorded a slight increase of 0.24% that reflects mixed trends at the basic prices of basic products for the week ending May 8, 2025. Remarkable hikes were observed in chicken, eggs and sugar prices, while abrupt reductions in tomatoes, garlic and potatoes were observed. Of the 51 they watched items, the 9 prices rose, 17 decreased and 25 remained unchanged. On an annual basis, SPI decreases by 0.80%, is largely driven by significant reductions in food and energy species, despite remarkable increases in selected consumer

April 18, 2025

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FX drop by $ 127 million, Reer is slightly improved

Listen to the article Karachi: The exchange stocks held by the Pakistani State Bank (SBP) decreased by $ 127 million to $ 10.6 billion during the week ending April 11, 2025, mainly due to external debt repayments. According to the latest data released by the Central Bank, the country’s total liquid reserves amounted to $ 15.6 billion from April 11. This total includes $ 10.6 billion owned by SBP and $ 5.1 billion owned by commercial banks. On the other hand, Pakistan’s actual exchange rate (Reer), which mitigates the value of the currency against a basket of foreign coins adapted

March 9, 2025

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Inzamam hits back to Gavaskar over Group B observations in ‘slightly hard tone’

A complex former Captain and head of Pakistan’s Cricket team, Inzamam-UL-Haq, speaking at a press conference (L) and former legendary Indian Cricket Sunil Gavaskar during a match. – AFP/file Karachi: Former Captain of Pakistan’s Inzamam-Ul-Haq cricket team struck back to the former legendary Cricket of India, Sunil Gavaskar, over his recent observations on the disappointing green shirt campaign at ICC Men’s 2025. In an interview, Gavaskar said today’s Pakistan team is not strong enough to face India’s B team. “I think even India’s B team would give Pakistan a harsh challenge. It would be very difficult for Pakistani’s current team

January 27, 2025

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Gold prices fall slightly in global and local markets on January 27th 2025

Listen to the article The price of gold has been reduced both in the world and local markets. In the international gold market, the price of gold per ounce has dropped by $ 3 to $ 2767. Meanwhile, in local markets, the price of 24ct gold per place decreased by 300 Rs, reducing it to 289.100 Rs. The price of gold per 10 grams was also reduced by 257 Rs, reaching 227,209 Rs. Similarly, the price of silver per tone decreased by 14 Rs, reaching 3,395 Rs, and the value per 10 grams of silver was also reduced by 12

December 13, 2024

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Gasoline price likely to increase slightly, diesel cost to decrease

Workers at a gas station attend to customers in Islamabad, Pakistan, on February 16, 2022. — AFP/File Petrol price may increase by Re 0.81 per liter from December 16. Diesel price may drop by Rs 3.94 per liter at new fortnightly rates. Petrol is expected to be Rs 252.92, diesel Rs 254.53 per litre. Islamabad: A marginal increase of Rs 0.81 per liter in petrol prices and a modest reduction of Rs 3.94 per liter in diesel prices have been proposed for the next fortnight from December 16, 2024 The News was mentioned. The adjustments are based on the first

July 17, 2024

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IMF projects 3.5% growth for Pakistan in year 25, slightly below government target

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.5% in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25). This forecast falls slightly below the Pakistani government’s target of 3.6%, announced in the last budget, and comes against a backdrop of subdued global economic activity. According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan, the country’s GDP grew by only 2.4 percent in the fiscal year 2023-24, failing to meet the government’s target of 3.5 percent. Pakistan’s economic landscape has been marred by years of mismanagement, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions from the Ukraine war and devastating floods in 2022

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