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Day: July 28, 2025

Sheikh Umer Rehan Calls for Interest Rate Cut to Boost Economy

KARACHI: The Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association, Sheikh Umer Rehan, has called on the State Bank of Pakistan to lower the policy interest rate to 6% amid signs of economic improvement. He argued that the current 11% rate is s…

Currency Exchange Rates Show Fluctuations Across Major Markets

Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan released the latest currency exchange rates, indicating a series of fluctuations among major currencies relative to the Pakistani Rupee.

The US Dollar is trading at a buying rate of 284.32 and …

UBG Pushes for 6 Percent Interest Rate Amid Inflation Drop

Lahore: In a significant move, the Vice Chairman of the United Business Group (UBG) North Zone, Ch. Javed Iqbal, has called for a unified business advocacy effort urging the State Bank of Pakistan to reduce the policy rate to 6 percent in its upcoming…

PCJCCI Calls for Interest Rate Reduction to Spur Economic Growth

Lahore: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to lower the benchmark interest rate from 11% to 6% in its upcoming monetary policy announcement. This appeal comes as Pakistan seeks…

KSE-100 Index Climbs as Pakistan Eyes Economic Boost

Karachi: The KSE-100 Index surged by 515 points, closing at 139,207 with a trading volume of 633 million shares. The day’s top performers included ATLH, IBFL, and GHGL, while HGFA, FHAM, and ABL saw declines. Trading activity was mainly concentrated i…