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PKR Remains on an Upward Trajectory

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued its upward momentum against the US dollar, posting a slight gain of Re0.01 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. By the day’s close, the rupee stood at 281.95 against the greenback, marking its ninth straight session of appreciation. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/21/1-page/1062617-news.html

Gov Launches Risk Coverage Scheme to Boost Agricultural Credit

KARACHI: In a significant move to boost the agriculture sector and expand credit access for small and marginalized farmers, the government of Pakistan has launched a risk coverage scheme for banks and microfinance institutions (MFBs). Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/21/1-page/1062600-news.html

Pakistan’s C/A Deficit Shrinks 27% in July 2025

KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed by 27 percent in July 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Tuesday. The current account posted a deficit of $254 million in the first month of FY26, compared to $348 million in the same month of FY25, showing an improvement of

PKR Maintained Upward Momentum

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued its upward momentum against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Tuesday, appreciating by 0.02 percent. By the day’s close, the rupee stood at 281.96, up by Re0.06. This marked the local currency’s eighth consecutive gain against the greenback. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/20/1-page/1062481-news.html

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