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E-Paper | December 27, 2024

PM Shehbaz orders ensuring steady gas supply to domestic users during winters

PM Shehbaz orders ensuring steady gas supply to domestic users during winters

Instructs authorities to resolve issue permanently during meeting on countrywide gas supply.

Published 27 Dec, 2024 01:57pm

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PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
SIBL	6.9900	1.0000	16.69 ▲	794,209
NEXT	9.9000	1.0000	11.24 ▲	537,841
PGLC	15.8100	1.4400	10.02 ▲	11,819
DFML	42.2100	3.8400	10.01 ▲	4,474,521
LEUL	29.1200	2.6500	10.01 ▲	10,503

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume

Source: PSX | Updated Dec 26, 2024

Aurangzeb sees IMF bailout continuing despite ‘slippages’

Aurangzeb sees IMF bailout continuing despite ‘slippages’

Says Fund’s mission, due in March, will be engaged in good faith to avoid surprises.

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:31am

‘Low inflation’ claims fall flat as citizens feel the pinch

‘Low inflation’ claims fall flat as citizens feel the pinch

Consumers say essentials still remain out of reach.

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:12am

Senate body okays draft law to curb tax evasion

Senate body okays draft law to curb tax evasion

Bill to be tabled in National Assembly for final approval.

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:47am

SBP reserves fall by $228m

SBP reserves fall by $228m

Says reserves fell due to external debt payments.

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:59am

US stocks falter as ‘Santa Claus rally’ stalls

US stocks falter as ‘Santa Claus rally’ stalls

Nasdaq, S&P 500 and the Dow have scored respective gains of 33pc, 26pc and 14pc in 2024.

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:52am

Turkiye cuts interest rate to 47.5pc

Turkiye cuts interest rate to 47.5pc

First cut in nearly two years signals the start of an easing cycle.

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:42am

India’s Bharat Petroleum Corp plans $11bn refinery

India’s Bharat Petroleum Corp plans $11bn refinery

The project will have a 35pc petrochemical intensity, could cost $10.56-11.14bn.

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:05am

Another well revived in Hyderabad

Another well revived in Hyderabad

Production of oil from Hyderabad's Pasakhi-5 Well enhanced to 900 barrels per day.

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:07am

Focus is ‘top 5pc’, says FBR chairman as govt aims to curb tax evasion

Focus is ‘top 5pc’, says FBR chairman as govt aims to curb tax evasion

Finance minister says "modernising FBR’s external systems and bringing it towards data analytics" critical to tackle tax evasion.

Published 26 Dec, 2024 02:55pm

Hard-won stability of 2024 will prove testing in the new year

Hard-won stability of 2024 will prove testing in the new year

Western pressure vs Eastern friendship

Western pressure vs Eastern friendship

Agriculture: Challenges sour kinnow trade

Agriculture: Challenges sour kinnow trade

Highlights

Survey: Are we hoping for a better economy in 2025?

Survey: Are we hoping for a better economy in 2025?

Revisiting Karachi’s marble potential

Revisiting Karachi’s marble potential

Agriculture: Bhal Safai — fixing water losses

Agriculture: Bhal Safai — fixing water losses

The cost of petty politics

The cost of petty politics

Reko Diq potentially facing delays

Reko Diq potentially facing delays

Novelty financial tools

Novelty financial tools

Aurora

Meet Dr Zubair Khalid: recipient of the Gordon Bell Prize 2024

Meet Dr Zubair Khalid: recipient of the Gordon Bell Prize 2024

Did you know Mr Jinnah once considered becoming an actor?

Did you know Mr Jinnah once considered becoming an actor?

Have you ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated in Pakistan?

Have you ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated in Pakistan?

Business & Finance

COMPANY NEWS

Tetra Pak has launched its inaugural Sustainability Report for Pakistan, serving as a local supplement to its FY23

Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:28am

CORPORATE WINDOW: Power sector at a crossroads

CORPORATE WINDOW: Power sector at a crossroads

While IPPs have been crucial to meeting the country’s energy needs, their role must evolve to align with the sector’s financial

Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:25am

Growth at the margins or a fundamental shift?

Growth at the margins or a fundamental shift?

Card-based transactions at POS terminals have reached 83 million in first quarter of FY25.

Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:25am

Retail hubs online — a journey to formalisation

Retail hubs online — a journey to formalisation

Platforms like Daraz could enable small-scale retailers to formalise operations, providing clear pathways to document the informal economy.

Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:25am

Newspaper

‘Low inflation’ claims fall flat as citizens feel the pinch

Aurangzeb sees IMF bailout continuing despite ‘slippages’

Turkiye cuts interest rate to 47.5pc

US stocks falter as ‘Santa Claus rally’ stalls

Another well revived in Hyderabad

India’s Bharat Petroleum Corp plans $11bn refinery

SBP reserves fall by $228m

Stocks tumble on border, political tensions

Taiwan stops Foodpanda, Uber merger

Govt makes no budgetary borrowing in first half

Trade gap with nine regional states widens

Trade gap with nine regional states widens

Model for effective disaster financing strategies proposed

Global economy braces for challenges in 2025

China plans fiscal stimulus to boost local consumption

Russian LPG prices halve

IMF, Egypt reach deal unlocking $1.2bn

Will Honda-Nissan merger work amid stiff Chinese competition?

Preparations begin for linking country to new undersea internet cable system

‘Privatising SOEs to ease burden on exchequer’

Auto loans turn negative after two-month spike

Farmers threaten march on capital if demands not met

Oil and Gas Development Company revives well in Sindh

Bears return with a bang, index loses 1,510 points