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Vegetable prices rise in Faisalabad

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Potatoes are officially priced at Rs 80 per kg, but they can fetch more to Rs 150 per kg in marketplaces. Likewise, peas that ought to cost around Rs. 250 are now closer to Rs. 400, and the official price of ginger has risen from Rs. 900 to an unsettling Rs. 1,200 per kilogram.

Claiming that they are unable to procure veggies at the prices listed, local retailers attribute the disparity to market supply limitations.

Despite these obstacles, the local government reported that more than 2,600 profiteers had received fines totaling more than Rs 19 million.

The administration promised to take additional measures going forward.

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Finance Minister: Pakistan Is Committed To Putting IMF Program Into Practice

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According to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan is dedicated to implementing the IMF Program, and economic reforms are under progress as well as the simplification of corporate procedures.

Speaking at a function in Islamabad today, the finance minister stated that the economy is doing well, the current account deficit has drastically shrunk, and inflation has fallen to a 78-month low.

Pakistan has made tremendous strides in every sector of the economy over the past 14 months, he said, and now we must fortify the framework of economic stability.

According to him, the private sector plays a significant role in the economy, and the government would support it fully and provide policy guidance.

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The PSX 100 index reaches a record high and surpasses the benchmark of 105,000 points.

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Today, for the first time in its history, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed the 105,000-point threshold, marking a significant milestone. Currently, the market is dominated by the positive trend.

Over 900 points were added to the PSX during trading, but profit-taking prompted the index to fall just below the 105,000-point mark. The 100-Index ended the day up 401 points, coming in at 104,960 points.

Market observers credit the rally to increased investor confidence, which was fueled by positive economic data and better market liquidity. The PSX’s performance highlights how resilient and appealing it is becoming to both domestic and international investors.

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SIFC-Assisted OGDCL Commences Gas Production in Uch Every day, OGDCL contributes 5 million SCF to the national grid.

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The chronic gas deficit is being addressed by Oil & Gas Development Company Limited, which produces 5 million standard cubic feet of gas each day.

In the Uch region of the Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, Oil & Gas Development Company Limited has started producing gas with the assistance of the Special Investment Facilitation Council.

The company used its technological abilities to drill a well and successfully find gas at a depth of 1,345 meters.

An improvement in the energy industry is the company’s enhanced financial performance, which has resulted in a profit of 41.02 billion rupees.

In order to promote sustainable growth and strengthen national energy security, Oil & Gas Growth Company Limited is still committed to growing production.

Together with the Special Investment Facilitation Council, OGDCL’s strategic initiatives are essential to the energy sector’s future.

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