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No respite: Rupee continues to weaken against dollar, closes at 236.84

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  • Rupee has been under renewed pressure against US dollar this month.
  • It has lost 8.66 against the greenback during the week.
  • Market experts believe this is primarily due to strengthening US dollar index.

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued to weaken against the US dollar on Friday as high demand for the greenback kept the local unit under pressure.

The local currency registered a decline for the 11th consecutive session, closing the week at 236.84 against the greenback after losing nearly Re1 or 0.41%. The dollar now stands only Rs3.1 short of the all-time high level of Rs239.94 on July 28, 2022.

The rupee has been under renewed pressure against the US dollar this month. Market experts believe this is primarily due to the strengthening US dollar index, alongside a rise in the import of food-related items.

The rupee — which has been continuously losing its value despite the revival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme — weakening streak can be attributed to a host of reasons including low dollar inflows amid pressure for import and debt servicing.

Moreover, political uncertainty is also impacting the rupee value. Pakistan has not been able to receive financing from multilateral financial institutions, despite securing the funding from IMF last month, which has been putting pressure on the country’s forex reserves — which dipped $176 million, clocking in at $8.62 billion as of September 9, 2022.

However, it is not just the rupee, leading currencies of the world have also lost value against the US dollar in recent times, which was also affecting the Pakistani currency.

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) dipped by $176 million.

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

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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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The Transformation Model of Saudi Arabia: Aurangzeb Stresses Policy Continuity and Takes Advice From KSA.

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The Saudi Fund for Development, acting on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has extended the three-billion dollar deposit’s maturity date by one year, to December 5, 2024.

The specified sum is now in the custody of the State Bank of Pakistan.

The extension of the deposit period is an extension of the assistance that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been giving to Pakistan, which will help to bolster the nation’s foreign exchange reserves and boost its economic development.

The USD 3 billion deposit agreement was first signed with SFD in 2021 and then extended in 2022 and 2023 following the royal directions that demonstrate the two brotherly nations’ continued strong ties.

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