Karachi, November 26, 2024 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan repatriated over $807 million under the head of profit and dividends during the first four months (July–October) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to official data released on Tuesday.
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PSX Records Largest Single-Day Decline Amid Political Crisis
Karachi, November 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed its largest single-day drop on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plummeting by 3,506 points, or 3.57%, due to the escalating political crisis in the country.
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Political Unrest Sinks Pakistan Stocks by 2.5%
Karachi, November 26, 2024 – The Pakistan stocks plunged sharply by 2,450 points, or 2.50%, in the latest trading session on Tuesday, as political turmoil rattled investor confidence.
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OCAC Seeks Smooth Fuel Supply Amid PTI Protests
The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has urged the Punjab and Federal Capital administrations to take immediate steps to facilitate the transport of petroleum products, warning of an impending fuel crisis due to ongoing disruptions caused by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) protests.
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PM Shehbaz Directs Action Plan to Boost IT Exports to $25B
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved an action plan presented by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to boost Pakistan’s IT exports to $25 billion over the next five years. During a review meeting on Friday, Shehbaz, who had previously set this ambitious target, praised the comprehensive action plan and emphasized the importance of its implementation.
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Army Chief Boosts Market, KSE-100 Reaches Historic Peak
Karachi, November 21, 2024 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to an all-time high of 97,328 points on Thursday, reflecting a wave of optimism following the Army Chief’s meeting with leading business figures.
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CII Chairman Denies Statement on VPNs
Islamabad, November 20, 2024 – Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi has categorically denied declaring virtual private networks (VPNs) “un-Islamic,” explaining that a “typo” in the council’s statement caused the confusion amid the government’s deadline to block all unregistered encrypted networks this month.
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Army Chief Expresses Resolve to Protect Pakistan’s Digital Borders
Karachi, November 20, 2024 – Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday said the protection of Pakistan’s digital borders and the digital security of its people is the responsibility of the state.
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TikTok Vows to Ensure Quality Content in Pakistan
Islamabad, November 20, 2024 – A delegation from TikTok has assured authorities in Pakistan of its commitment to providing quality and meaningful content through its platform, aiming to strengthen its positive impact on society.
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Pakistan Makes $76.28M Import Payment to India in 4MFY25
Karachi, November 20, 2024 – Pakistan has made an import payment of $76.28 million to India during the first four months (July – October) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to official data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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