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IMF talks to begin at Islamabad on Monday: ‘We’re in a good position,’ says Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan will hold detailed discussions with ...

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Nepra calls for DISCO restructuring, privatization

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 08:48am

Rs700m material ‘theft’: NA panel to lodge FIRs against HAZECO residents

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 08:53am

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Oil climbs as US-Iran tensions keep supply risks in focus

Published 26 Feb, 2026 08:27am

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Gold gains on softer dollar; Iran-US talks in focus

Published 26 Feb, 2026 08:39am

‘Revival and Debt Resolution Framework’: Sick units to get help with new initiative: SAPM

Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am

UAE to roll over USD2bn deposits, says Dar

Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am

PM hints at reducing direct taxes

Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am

MoF asked to redraft Export Import Bank of Pakistan

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 08:49am

Senate’s panel approves Virtual Assets Bill, 2025

Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am

OICCI urges FBR to clear Rs103bn refund claims

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 08:54am

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Buffer boost: SBP buys over USD11bn in 18 months

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 25	279.71
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 25	279.51
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 25	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 25	0.77
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 25	1.36
Euro to USD / Feb 25	1.18
SOFR % / Feb 25	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 25	6,946.13
India Sensex / Feb 25	82,276.07
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 25	58,583.12
Nasdaq / Feb 25	23,152.08
Hang Seng / Feb 25	26,765.72
FTSE 100 / Feb 25	10,806.41
Dow Jones / Feb 25	49,482.15
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 25	25,175.94
France CAC40 / Feb 25	8,559.07

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 19	15,780
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 25	65.42
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 25	464,044
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 25	5,188.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 25	66.17
Petrol/Litre / Feb 26	258.17
Diesel/Litre / Feb 26	275.70

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Feb 25 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	5.24 ▲ 0.52 (11.02%)
Chenab Ltd / Feb 25 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	10.48 ▲ 1 (10.55%)
Itanz Technologies / Feb 25 Itanz Technologies Limited(ITANZ)	16.90 ▲ 1.54 (10.03%)
Ahmad Hassan / Feb 25 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	112.04 ▲ 10.19 (10%)
B. F. Modaraba / Feb 25 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
LOADS Limited (R) / Feb 25 LOADS Limited (Right)(LOADSR1)	0.81 ▼ -0.24 (-22.86%)
Gulistan Sp. / Feb 25 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	5.15 ▼ -0.89 (-14.74%)
JS Global Banking / Feb 25 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	39.67 ▼ -5.53 (-12.23%)
Abdullah Shah / Feb 25 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	8.13 ▼ -0.99 (-10.86%)
Javedan Corp.(Pref) / Feb 25 Javedan Corp.(Pref)(JVDCPS)	96.37 ▼ -10.71 (-10%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Feb 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	99,786,190 ▲ 0.14
Cnergyico PK / Feb 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	70,330,560 ▲ 0.55
F. Nat.Equities / Feb 25 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	33,421,278 ▲ 0.01
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	28,889,284 ▲ 0.01
National Bank / Feb 25 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	27,953,901 ▲ 11.08

Ticket Wala CEO on transforming Pakistan’s ticketing and events industry

PODCAST: Can Pakistan-Canada annual trade hit $5bn?

PM Shehbaz rolls out measures to boost industry, trade and exports

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 25	279.71
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 25	279.51
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 25	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 25	0.77
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 25	1.36
Euro to USD / Feb 25	1.18
SOFR % / Feb 25	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 25	6,946.13
India Sensex / Feb 25	82,276.07
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 25	58,583.12
Nasdaq / Feb 25	23,152.08
Hang Seng / Feb 25	26,765.72
FTSE 100 / Feb 25	10,806.41
Dow Jones / Feb 25	49,482.15
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 25	25,175.94
France CAC40 / Feb 25	8,559.07

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 19	15,780
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 25	65.42
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 25	464,044
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 25	5,188.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 25	66.17
Petrol/Litre / Feb 26	258.17
Diesel/Litre / Feb 26	275.70

Infrastructure, other sectors: Qataris urged to explore opportunities

Pakistan’s largest oil refinery inks 20-year deal to use Asia Petroleum Limited’s pipeline

Indus Motors: Gearing for competition

Aurangzeb stresses stronger federal oversight as World Bank backs reform push

Selling grips PSX, benchmark index sheds nearly 1%

Ufone, Zong deposit $30m pre-bid for 5G auction; March 10 set as auction date

IMF mission to visit Pakistan today for key EFF, RSF reviews

Buffer boost: SBP buys over USD11bn in 18 months

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World Bank official, minister discuss how to strengthen ties under CPF

ISLAMABAD: The Country Director of the World Bank for Pakistan, Bolormaa Amgaabazar, called on the Federal Minister... Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am

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Saudi Arabia boosts oil output

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Chinese drone maker DJI sues to contest US import ban

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NEV manufacturing plant: Mega Motor inks financing accord with BII for construction

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Indian shares set to open higher, tracking Asian peers

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Updated 25 Feb, 2026 06:12am

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Updated 25 Feb, 2026 06:18am

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