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Wheat Prices in Punjab Crash As Govt Stalls Procurement

Wheat prices crash in Punjab as farmers are forced to sell below the government’s minimum support price of Rs. 3,900 per 40 kg, farmers to lows of Rs. 3,200, while private buyers are offering Rs. 3,600 per 40 kg.

The crash is reflected in the wholes…

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PTA Goes Solar Nationwide To Cut Electricity Bills

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is making a big leap towards sustainability with a nationwide solar power initiative.

The authority announced plans to equip all its buildings across Pakistan with solar panel systems, significantly red…

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LSM Sector Contracts 0.5% in 8 Months of FY24

The overall Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown a growth of -0.51 percent during the first eight months (July-February) 2023-24 when compared with the same period of last year, says Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

The Large Scale M…

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PKR Falls Second Day in a Row Against US Dollar

The Pakistani rupee fell second day in a row against the US Dollar after opening trade at 278 in the interbank market.

It was bearish against the greenback today.

The interbank rate stayed at 279 most of the day before closing at the 278 level. Ope…

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Pakistan’s Imports from India Jump 48% in March 2024

Pakistan’s imports from India jumped to $278 million in March 2024, up by 48 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis compared to $185 million in the same period last year despite Islamabad’s embargo on trade with India.

It is pertinent to mention here…