Dollar continues upward journey

The dollar continued its upward journey against the local currency, raising the uncertainty for the exchange rate and importers. On Tuesday, the dollar was traded as high as Rs166 in the interbank market but fell back to close at Rs164.89 with a gain of 81 paisas. Currency dealers said the pressure on the exchange rate مزید پڑھیں

Shortage of petroleum products: OGRA serves show-cause notice to three companies

Taking action on the shortage of petroleum products in the country, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has served show-cause notice to three companies on Wednesday. According to the OGRA spokesperson, Shell, Attock and Total Parco have been asked to present their explanation over the shortage within 24 hours. It is pertinent to mention مزید پڑھیں

Pakistan obtained large orders for face masks from US, Canada and Europe

Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood revealed on Thursday he has received information that some exporters have obtained large orders for face masks from the international market. “I have received information that some exporters have obtained large orders for face masks from US, Canada and Europe. This is a major مزید پڑھیں

Coronavirus deals huge blow to traders as estimated 70% Eid sales lost due to lockdown

As the coronavirus lockdown took the toll on the country’s business community, traders lamented that 70% of the expected Eid sales were lost even though the government eased lockdown restrictions in the last few days of the holidays. Various traders estimated that the Eid season spending — which usually begins from the mid of Ramadan مزید پڑھیں