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New railway corridors to benefit K-P businesses | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD:
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Saturday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the business community in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).
He said this while chairing a meeting with a delegation of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), which focused on the key issues faced by the chamber, said a news release.
Haroon Akhtar assured the delegation that, on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, all issues raised by the chamber would be addressed promptly. He added that the premier was working actively for the uplift of small, micro and large businesses across the country.
The PM aide emphasised that all policies and efforts of the Ministry of Industries & Production were focused on resolving business challenges and strengthening the national economy. He highlighted that new railway corridors connecting Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to Pakistan would bring significant benefits to businesses in K-P.
Improved regional connectivity, he added, would also help address challenges related to security, infrastructure and underdevelopment.
He noted that the upcoming National Industrial Policy would include comprehensive solutions to taxation issues and the broader concerns of the business community. Haroon Akhtar directed all stakeholders to submit concrete proposals for resolving their issues and formally included the Sarhad Chamber in various government committees.
The chamber delegation highlighted that Peshawar holds tremendous potential in sectors such as gemstones, pharmaceuticals and other emerging industries. However, they noted that inadequate finished product facilities and the lack of infrastructure were hindering the city’s export capabilities.
The chamber informed the PM assistant that although the Peshawar Expo Centre was nearing completion, the project had suffered delays and required urgent government intervention. They stressed that high taxation, rising utility costs and inadequate facilities pushed SMEs in Peshawar to the brink of collapse.
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Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue to be volatile? Key levels to watch out for April 27, 2026 week – The Times of India
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will closely track movements on the rate decisions by several central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, this week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold is currently consolidating after sharp swings in a broad range, indicating a pause rather than a reversal. Price action shows a higher-high structure intact, but the recent sideways movement suggests indecision near the upper supply zone around 158,000–160,000. The formation resembles a short-term flag/triangle continuation pattern, where a breakout on either side will define the next directional move. Volume has tapered slightly, reinforcing the consolidation narrative.Gold prices recently moved from the upper band toward the mid-band (20 DMA), and are now attempting to stabilize. The bands have started to contract, signaling a potential volatility expansion ahead. Sustaining above the mid-band (~150,500–151,000 zone) keeps bullish bias intact, while a breakdown below this could trigger a deeper mean reversion toward the lower band.For the week, immediate support for gold prices is placed at around Rs 150,500, which is followed by stronger support near Rs 148,500. On the upside, the resistance stands at around Rs 155,500, and after that the key supply zone is at Rs 158,000. A decisive close for gold above Rs 158,000 levels can then resume the broader uptrend. However, a break in gold prices below levels of Rs 148,500 may shift the momentum to bearish in the near term.The economic docket is filled with data points and events this week as the focus will be on FED, BOJ, ECB and ECB policy meetings. US consumer confidence, GDP, inflation and durable goods orders data will also be in radar.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
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