Islamabad, April 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s textile exports witnessed a promising increase of 9.38% during the first nine months (July–March) of the current fiscal year (9MFY25), according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday.
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Shipping Companies Must Open on Saturdays: Khurram Ijaz
Karachi, April 17, 2025 – Khurram Ijaz, former President of the Karachi Customs Agents Association and an expert in customs, logistics, and the supply chain, has strongly urged all shipping companies to ensure their offices remain open on Saturdays. This call aligns with the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has emphasized the need for improved trade facilitation and lower operational costs in Pakistan.
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KIBOR – Karachi Interbank Offered Rates on April 17, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) for various tenors on Thursday, April 17, 2025, providing a crucial snapshot of the prevailing borrowing costs in the interbank market.
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Honda to Move Civic Hybrid Production to U.S.
Honda has announced that it will relocate manufacturing of the Honda Civic Hybrid from Japan to the United States by June or July 2025.
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Realme 14T Specs, Price, Launch Date Revealed
The highly anticipated Realme 14T, which created a buzz online last month, is now officially confirmed for launch on March 25 at noon in India.
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Dollar Inches Up, Rupee Falters Despite Record Surplus
Karachi, April 17, 2025 — The Pakistani rupee lost some ground against the US dollar on Thursday, depreciating by 16 paisas in the interbank market, even as several key economic indicators pointed towards an improving macroeconomic outlook.
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SBP Releases Foreign Currency Rates for April 17, 2025
On April 17, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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PSX Surges 881 Points on Historic Current Account Surplus
Karachi, April 17, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a strong rally on Thursday, gaining 881 points as investor sentiment soared following news of a historic current account surplus, signaling improved macroeconomic stability.
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Gold Soars to Rs350,000 per Tola, Setting New Record in Pakistan
Karachi, April 17, 2025 — In a dramatic surge reflecting global economic uncertainty, gold prices in Pakistan hit an all-time high on Thursday, climbing to Rs350,000 per tola, marking the highest-ever level recorded in the country’s bullion markets.
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Pakistan Breaks Record with March Current Account Surplus
Karachi, April 17, 2025 — In a significant boost to its economic outlook, Pakistan recorded its highest-ever monthly current account surplus in March 2025, signaling improved external sector stability.
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