Karachi, February 28, 2024 – Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is grappling with formidable challenges as circular debt and soaring interest rates have substantially increased financial costs, according to a report unveiled on Wednesday.
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Govt’s Bank Borrowing Exceeds Rs 4 Trillion by Mid-February
Karachi, February 28, 2024 – Alarming figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reveal that the government’s bank borrowing has surged beyond Rs 4 trillion by mid-February of the current fiscal year.
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KSE-100 Index Records 51% Profitability Surge in CY23
Karachi, February 27, 2024 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has witnessed an extraordinary surge in profitability, marking a remarkable 51% year-on-year (YoY) growth in CY23, according to analysts at Arif Habib Limited.
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OGDCL Reports Robust 30% Profit Growth in 1HFY24
Karachi, February 27, 2024 – The Oil and Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has delivered an impressive financial performance, announcing a significant 30% growth in net profit for the first half of fiscal year 2023-24.
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NEPRA Approves Significant Increase in Electricity Tariff
Islamabad, February 26, 2024 – In a recent development, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has officially announced a National Average Uniform increase of Rs 7.0562 per unit in Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for Distribution Companies (DISCOs) for the month of January 2024.
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Bank Deposits Reach Rs 27.54 Trillion, Marking 21% YoY Growth
Karachi, February 26, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a significant surge in bank deposits, reaching a staggering Rs 27.54 trillion by the end of January 2024, marking a substantial 21% year-on-year growth.
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Pakistan Achieves Record High with 5.73 Million Active Taxpayers
Karachi, February 26, 2024 – Pakistan has set a historic record with 5.73 million active taxpayers, according to official data released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday.
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UBL Hopes Positive Outcome in Rs 4.09 Billion SBP Penalty Case
Karachi, February 26, 2024 – United Bank Limited (UBL) is optimistic about a favorable outcome regarding the penalty of Rs 4.09 billion imposed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), as disclosed in its annual financial statement for the calendar year 2023.
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Pakistan Banks Enjoy 83% Profit Growth Amid High Interest Rates
Karachi, February 25, 2024 – The banking sector in Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge, with financial institutions reporting an impressive 83% growth in profit after tax for the calendar year 2023, thanks to the record high interest rates prevailing in the country.
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FPCCI Urges Energy Price Rationalization for Industries
Karachi, February 25, 2024 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced its concern over the escalating energy prices for industries, urging the government to implement immediate rationalization measures.
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