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ECC Convenes in Islamabad: Forum Sanctions Spa Agreement Between PSO and SOCAR Azerbaijan

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Pakistan State Oil and SOCAR Azerbaijan have signed a sale purchase agreement for the delivery of petroleum products, which has been approved by the Cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee.

The Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting in Islamabad, where the permission to this effect was granted.

The Ministry of Energy’s Circular Debt Management Plan for FY 2024–2025 was also authorized by the conference. Its goals are to improve financial sustainability and lower liabilities in the power industry.

The committee examined the situation with the increase in prices for chicken and pulses. In order to offer the general public with relief as soon as possible, it expressed worry about the situation and requested that the National Price Monitoring Committee keep an eye on it in cooperation with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research and the Provincial Administration.

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PSX 100-index reaches an unprecedented peak, exceeding 111,000 points.

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached the significant milestone of 111,000 points shortly after today’s market opening.

The KSE-100 Index ascended by more than 1,000 points in the initial five minutes of trade, achieving a notable increase of 1,044 points to attain 111,014 points.

The increase indicates heightened investor confidence and a robust market sentiment.

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SIFC Initiates Carbon Market Initiative: Pakistan Pursues Green Investment at COP29

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Pakistan has introduced its inaugural Carbon Market Policy at the 29th Conference of the Parties in Baku to attain climate objectives and encourage green investments.

The policy seeks to enhance investment in the energy, agriculture, and forestry sectors.

Through the initiatives of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, Pakistan has developed a transparent carbon market framework that adheres to international norms.

The policy conforms to international standards and establishes a definite strategic orientation.

Pakistan’s carbon market policy promotes environmental conservation, economic development, and sustainability.
It promotes the use of eco-friendly technologies by enterprises and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

The policy represents a substantial advancement in the worldwide effort to combat climate change. It encourages international investors and organizations to participate in Pakistan’s carbon market.

SIFC aims to mitigate environmental concerns while promoting economic growth via the Global Carbon Market.

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When the benchmark hits 109,881 points, the PSX-100 index sets a new record.

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During the first hour of trading today, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) made a stunning comeback, moving from negative to positive territory. After losing 1,400 points, the market recovered and gained 800 points.

Setting a new high, the benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 827 points to a record-breaking 109,881 points. Restored investor confidence was also reflected in the market’s return to its crucial levels of 108,000 and 109,000 points.

Supportive government policies and recent strong economic data are credited by experts with this success, as they have improved market mood.

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