PKR Gains Almost Rs3 Against the Dollar in the Interbank Market
The PKR showed a strong recovery against the dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, gaining Rs2.92 at 9:54 am. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the local currency was trading at Rs219 per dollar at the time after appreciating 1.31 percent. The rupee’s recovery comes after the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive […]
India Works to Avoid Rice Panic with a Brake on Exports
India has a possible crackdown on broken rice exports. It shows the world’s top carrier trying to thread the needle to cool domestic inflation without causing a global panic. The government is discussing restrictions on broken rice exports. The exports account for under 20% of the country’s overseas shipments. While such a move has the […]
Gas Prices in Asia Rise After the Maintenance of Russia Pipeline Sending Europe to a Record
Prices for Asian liquefied natural gas extended gains. Russia’s announcement of maintenance on a key pipeline to Europe will further restrict global supplies. Producers offered spot loads of LNG for the winter above $60 per million British thermal units on Monday, traders said. The japan-Korea Marker spot benchmark index fell 1.3% to $55.277 per million […]
The Rise of Saudi Arabia and This Time it’s Not Just About Oil
The more than 300 apartments in Abdulsalam Almajed’s new Riyadh complex sold in just one month for cash, without him having to advertise. This is Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter. It’s no surprise that the housing market is red hot as revenues from a surge in energy prices flow through the economy. But […]
How Digitalization Can Close the External Financing Gap
The digital revolution is transforming Pakistan’s economy. The Digital revolution has become a major source of income from abroad. In the last fiscal year, total exports of digital services stood at $2.6 billion. It has shown an average growth of 40% over the past four years. Growth in the digital ecosystem is still in its […]
Pakistan Included in the UK New Trade Scheme
ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom (UK) has launched a “Developing Countries Trade Scheme” (DCTS). The implementation of which in early 2023 will provide simpler tariff reductions and terms of trade to 65 countries, including Pakistan. The DCTS replaces the UK’s Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). GSP is a preferential trading system that provides tariff eliminations and […]
ADB-JSP Scholarship Application Guideline at Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
The Asian Development Bank’s Japan Fellowship Program (ADB-JSP) offers Scholarships. It is an opportunity for qualified citizens of ADB member countries. This scholarship is to undertake development-related postgraduate studies in Fields. Kyoto University is now one of the program’s destination institutions and opens the fields for the incoming student. Please read the details below. If […]
BMW Opens the Door to an Electric Supercar Inspired by the M1
BMW has hinted that it could bring back a car in the vein of the iconic M1. M1 would take the form of an electrified supercar, as its performance M arm looks to produce more bespoke models. The division is currently preparing to embark on a rapid-fire electrification program. Electrified models include future BMW M5 […]
Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
Singapore’s rich face more taxes. Chinese households cut spending. Global economic risks are increasing. Here’s what you need to know today. More Taxes Singapore’s next prime minister signaled that the rich may face more taxes. The government looks for ways to protect the most vulnerable groups from the impact of high inflation. Deputy Prime Minister […]
PKR Gains Rs1.5 Against the Dollar in Interbank
The rupee, which recovered four percent last week, continued to appreciate on Monday. The rupee, which recovered four percent last week, continued to appreciate on Monday. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the local currency closed at Rs213.98 per dollar, up from Rs1.51 or 0.71 percent. The chairman of the Pakistan Forex Association […]