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World

Fed's Collins says more rate hikes are coming, reports

Boston Fed's Collins confirms tighter monetary policy is coming, with potential for more aggressive rate hikes to fight inflation

Published 13 Nov, 2026 09:40pm

Pakistan

German envoy warns Russia-Ukraine war threatens peace beyond Europe

German Consul General in Karachi Thomas Schultze expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, saying it had...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 09:11pm

World

Saudi civil defence says danger passed in Jazan

Jazan province received an all-clear from Saudi civil defence just minutes after a warning, swiftly ending the security alert

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:53pm

Sports

Gambhir concerned by India's batting collapses ahead of ODI World Cup

Gambhir is worried about India's batting collapses and the need for immediate improvement before the World Cup

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:49pm

World

Microsoft outage could generate $700 million in insured losses: Kovrr

Microsoft 365 outage is projected to cause $700 million in insured losses, sparking insurer concerns over widespread tech failures

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:43pm

Pakistan

Govt extends deadline for civil servants to digitally declare assets to Nov 30

Deadline for submission of corrections in declarations, subject to approval of respective Cadre Administrator, extended until Dec 31, 2026

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:22pm

World

India's October trade deficit hits one-year high of $39.88 billion as gold imports jump

Soaring gold and oil imports led to a significant widening of India's trade deficit in October, impacting economic stability

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:18pm

Sports

South Africa will not ease off against Bangladesh, Rabada warns

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada promises no letup in intensity as they face Bangladesh, aiming to keep standards high

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:12pm

Technology

PSW, Alibaba.com partner to boost trust in global e-commerce, support Pakistani exporters

A digital Trade Data Confirmation Service will be introduced, combining PSW’s digital trade infrastructure with Alibaba.com’s global B2B marketplace

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:50pm

Markets

UAE stocks decline on weak corporate earnings

Dubai's main market index declined 0.6%

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:46pm

Pakistan

Pakistan aims to become competitive destination for long-term mineral investment: CDF

Assures robust security for the entire mining ecosystem

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:26pm

Business & Finance

Tecno, Infinix maker eyes component manufacturing in Pakistan

The company shared an overview of its operations in Pakistan

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:56pm

Markets

World oil market is returning to surplus as Gulf exports recover, IEA says

IEA confirms global oil supplies now exceed demand, signaling a market rebalancing for the first time since the war in Iran, reversing earlier deficit forecasts

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:51pm

Markets

Financial and industrial stocks drag Sri Lankan shares lower

CSE All-Share index settled 0.6% lower at 22,024.18 points

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:43pm

Pakistan

Islamabad High Court suspends local government election schedule

The Islamabad High Court has again halted local government elections, suspending the December 20 schedule due to concerns over legal requirements.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:36pm

Technology

Microsoft outage hits Outlook, Teams and Copilot worldwide

A server problem led to Microsoft's extensive outage, impacting critical services like Outlook and Teams, disrupting global communications

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:36pm

Business & Finance

Tata Motors PV posts quarterly loss as JLR restructuring costs bite

A substantial one-time charge and JLR's struggles led Tata Motors to a consolidated net loss this quarter

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:26pm

Markets

India's Paytm gets preliminary RBI nod for wallet licence; shares hit record high

Paytm's payments unit received preliminary RBI approval for prepaid products, boosting its stock

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:22pm

Markets

Copper falls, heads for fifth straight weekly drop on AI rout

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.5% to $13,519 per metric ton

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:16pm

Markets

Gold price per tola loses Rs4,900 in Pakistan

International rate of gold declines by $49 to reach $3,891 per ounce

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 06:58pm

Markets

Rupee records gain against US dollar

Currency settles at 276.60

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 08:41pm

Markets

Palm oil post first weekly gain in three weeks

Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract gained 0.21%

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:08pm

Markets

Silver demand seen down 5% this year due to weaker jewellery purchases

High silver prices are curbing demand, with jewellery sales forecast to drop 22% and industrial use down 3% by 2026

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:03pm

Pakistan

Islamabad set to become Pakistan’s first fully cashless city by Dec 31

From street vendors to business centres, digital payment facilities will be provided at every level, says minister

Published 13 Nov, 2026 03:53pm

Markets

Indian rupee snaps rising streak on hawkish Fed, oil rise

Indian rupee closed at 94.24, down 0.2% from its previous close and 0.3% week-on-week

Published 13 Nov, 2026 03:53pm

Markets

Indian stocks slip as oil, inflation cap weekly rally

Nifty 50 fell 0.61% to 25,144.3 and Sensex edged 0.39% lower to 81,592.45

Published 13 Nov, 2026 03:48pm

Sports

Henry tears India top order apart as New Zealand romp to 244-run win

Young’s first 50 came from 49 balls, and his second from just 39 balls as he hit regular boundaries through the middle overs

Published 13 Nov, 2026 03:21pm

Business & Finance

Oil and the dollar: How energy shocks can reinforce USD dominance

Oil and the US dollar are closely connected through global trade, inflation, monetary policy, and risk sentiment....

Published 13 Nov, 2026 02:21pm

Business & Finance

Mari Energies discovers significant copper-gold reserves near Reko Diq

Mari Minerals holds multiple exploration licenses in Chagai, has completed approximately 25,000 metres of exploration drilling

Published 13 Nov, 2026 02:16pm

World

ASEAN faces Myanmar dilemma as some members pursue closer ties

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged in October to work towards Myanmar’s reintegration into the bloc

Published 13 Nov, 2026 01:48pm

Markets

European shares retreat from record highs, AI uncertainty weighs

The STOXX 600 was down 0.2% at 662.64 points

Published 13 Nov, 2026 01:44pm

Business & Finance

NRL identifies copper-gold mineralisation across eight discoveries in Chagai: Tabba

Tabba reaffirmed NRL’s previously announced $100 million commitment to mineral exploration in Pakistan

Published 13 Nov, 2026 01:38pm

Sports

Saqib takes seven on debut but Pakistan and Sri Lanka draw first Test

Saqib Khan's stunning 7-wicket debut was the highlight of a drawn first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 05:40pm

Pakistan

Dar calls for sustained efforts to ensure govt austerity measures

Meeting reviews progress on the implementation of previously taken decisions

Published 13 Nov, 2026 12:39pm

Sports

India's Pant clears fitness test ahead of New Zealand Tests

Local media reports said Pant would be available for ⁠selection for the first test starting Wednesday

Published 13 Nov, 2026 12:26pm

Business & Finance

Mansha's Nishat Group to invest in Pakistan's new port

Mian Muhammad Mansha expressed interest and agreed to explore investment opportunities in the new port

Published 13 Nov, 2026 12:19pm

World

Takaichi to attend APEC in first China trip as PM

The visit to China will be her first since becoming prime minister in October last year

Published 13 Nov, 2026 12:14pm

Sports

Beardman, Marsh lead Australia to crushing win over England

Earlier, Beardman bowled with real pace and aggression to record the best ODI bowling figures by an Australian on debut

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 03:17pm

World

Russia says four killed in major Ukraine drone barrage

The attack came a day after intense shuttle diplomacy in US-led talks to end the war approaching its fifth year

Published 13 Nov, 2026 12:05pm

Markets

Govt moves to continue subsidy for Raast QR payments

Consultations to enhance user experience in digital payments

Published 13 Nov, 2026 12:01pm

Markets

Thai baht/US dollar steady on Friday

The baht was 0.09% higher at 33.86 versus the dollar, after trading in a range of 33.880 to 33.905

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:55am

Markets

TikTok-owner ByteDance plans buyback at $400 billion valuation, The Information reports

ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, is planning to buy back up to $6 billion worth of shares

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:53am

Pakistan

Security forces kill 74 terrorists in Balochistan, KP operations: ISPR

31 terrorists killed in Quetta, 35 in Mir Ali and eight in Orakzai; weapons, explosives recovered

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 01:48pm

Markets

Australian dollar plumbs 10-month lows as US yields keep climbing

The Aussie slipped 0.1% to $0.68, after falling as much as 0.6% overnight to $0.6798, the lowest level since late January

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:48am

Markets

Australian shares retreat as oil surges, banks and miners weigh

The S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.5% at 9,101.70

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:45am

Markets

How can carbon credits add up to 20% to revenues of green projects in Pakistan?

Carbon credits could generate additional revenues equivalent to 10% to 20% of project earnings for qualifying...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:41am

Markets

Japan's Nikkei on track for best week in 5 months despite Nvidia turmoil

The broader Topix advanced 0.63% to 3,962.08 and was headed for a weekly gain of about 7%, its strongest since mid-August 2024

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:39am

Sports

'Utter nonsense', Australia skipper Cummins denies involvement in sandpaper plot

Earlier this week, the head of Cricket Australia ruled out opening another investigation into the 2018 incident

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:36am

Business & Finance

Sindh registers 40x rise in third-party motor insurance policies

The increase follows amendments to provincial motor vehicle legislation in March

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:32am

Sports

Jessica Pegula survives Linda Noskova, reaches WTA Finals semis

Pegula entered the final Group 1 match knowing a win would send her through regardless of the day's earlier result

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:30am

World

Delhi overtakes Lahore as world's most polluted city as air quality drops

India’s official Central Pollution Control Board pegged the AQI higher at 403 and rated it 'severe'

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:23am

Markets

Pakistan seeks two LNG cargoes for Dec, Jan as winter looms

PLL is seeking the cargoes to meet the country's gas requirements

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:20am

Markets

Wheat rebounds from 4-1/2-month low on Black Sea supply concerns

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) was up 1.1% at $5.90-1/2 a bushel

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:18am

Life & Style

K-pop's Stray Kids to take 'RUN IT' tour to North America and Europe in 2027

In 2027, the group will play larger venues in several regions than it did on the 2025 tour

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:15am

Markets

ADNOC's second pipeline to be competed by around January, Inpex executive says

A third pipeline is also planned, with completion expected around 2029, he said

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:12am

Markets

China's yuan inches higher as companies convert cash holdings

The spot yuan is allowed to trade a maximum of 2% either side of the fixed midpoint each day

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:08am

Markets

India bonds under pressure before debt supply; hot inflation prints pinch further

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield was 7.3113%

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:06am

Markets

Gold rises on bargain hunting but heads for weekly decline

Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $3,918.59 per ounce

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:00am

Markets

Palm rangebound, but poised for first weekly gain in three weeks

Palm oil contract for January delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 7 ringgit, or 0.16%, to 4,447 ringgit a metric ton

Published 13 Nov, 2026 10:58am

Markets

PSX: buying at bourse, KSE-100 gains 500 points

Benchmark index settles at 177,873.87

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 07:05pm

Markets

Indian rupee faltering rally faces returning oil pressure, surging US yields

The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker than the 94-per-dollar mark and remain under pressure

Published 13 Nov, 2026 08:24am

Markets

Colette Kress, the CFO who challenged Huang's bets, is Nvidia's interim CEO

Now the 59-year-old finance chief ‌has been handed the top job on an interim basis, while Nvidia searches for a permanent successor

Published 13 Nov, 2026 08:22am

Markets

Oil prices set for second weekly decline as Trump sticks with Iran blockade

Brent futures rose 39 cents, or 0.4%, to $96.21 a barrel

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 05:33pm

Markets

Indian shares likely to open flat as oil surge counters strong foreign inflows

GIFT Nifty futures were at 25,267.5

Published 13 Nov, 2026 08:04am

World

Iran's Guards say they targeted a US early-warning radar in Bahrain

The Guards said the strike was in retaliation for ⁠what they described as an air attack on a telecommunications tower in Iran's southern Sirik count

Published 13 Nov, 2026 08:01am

Markets

Stocks recover from Nvidia whiplash, dollar climbs with US yields

Nvidia shares fell 3% in extended trading, while those of its customers, including South Korea's Naver, extended declines on Friday, with Naver down 2.75%

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:57am

Markets

Dollar near 19-month high on Fed hike bets, yen tests 160

The Japanese yen was largely unchanged at 159.875 per dollar

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:53am

Pakistan

KPC Blues win KPC Super Sixes cricket tournament

KARACHI: KPC Blues won the Karachi Press Club (KPC) Super Sixes Night Cricket Tournament, defeating Photographers XI...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:50am

Pakistan

Heart diseases: Over Rs1.5bn provided for the free patients' treatment

LAHORE: Under the Chief Minister Punjab Cardiac Surgery Program, more than 1.5 billion rupees have been provided for...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:49am

Pakistan

Rapid population growth: NPC body urges govts to join forces

ISLAMABAD: The National Population Council’s (NPC) Executive Committee has urged federal and provincial governments...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:47am

Business & Finance

Mobilink Bank to acquire 82.51pc stake in Apna Bank

ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has signed a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 82.51 percent shareholding in Apna...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:45am

Business & Finance

Leather industry seeks slaughter houses, Kasur plant revival

LAHORE: Pakistan’s leather industry is facing a shortage of raw materials, with industry representatives urging the...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:43am

Pakistan

Govt squeezing blood of public through utility bills: PDP

KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party Karachi President Abdul Hakim Quaid has said that the government is squeezing the...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:42am

Pakistan

Gohar inquires after Qureshi at PIC

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan visited the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) to...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:36am

Pakistan

Football body striving to meet FIFA requirements

ISLAMABAD: After nearly eight years of dysfunction, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is preparing another...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:35am

Business & Finance

FBR sets tax stamp price for cement manufacturers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fixed the price of tax stamps for cement manufacturers at...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:34am

Pakistan

CJP invites bar nominations for draft e-filing review

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi has asked the provincial bar councils and the...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:32am

Pakistan

Captain Asim Tariq murder case: ATC records statements of three more witnesses

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday recorded the statements of three more prosecution witnesses in...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:30am

Pakistan

Ahsan seeks suggestions on education reforms

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday urged teachers...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:29am

Business & Finance

Mining projects: Ahsan proposes JWG formation to finalise feasibility, financing

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has proposed the immediate...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:28am

Business & Finance

Canadian co signs MoU with Mari Energies

ISLAMABAD: Ivanhoe Mines signed a memorandum of understanding with Pakistan’s Mari Energies on Thursday, the...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:27am

Pakistan

BISP launches interoperable payment system through six banks

KARACHI: The Benazir Income Support Programme has launched an interoperable payment system, enabling women...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:26am

Pakistan

Crackdown on encroachments along Karachi’s major roads to ease traffic congestion

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to launch a joint operation to remove encroachments from Karachi’s major...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:24am

Business & Finance

UBG, BMPP plan 100-day programme to address issues facing businessmen

KARACHI: The United Business Group (UBG) and the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) have announced to jointly...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:22am

Business & Finance

PSO, Kuwait Petroleum agree to expand 50-year partnership

KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) have agreed to expand their five-decade...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:20am

Pakistan

PM, Erdogan discuss trade, investment cooperation

ANTALYA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:10am

Pakistan

Sudan's sovereignty, unity: PM reaffirms longstanding ties, support

ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding and brotherly ties and...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:09am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Iraq reaffirms longstanding bilateral ties

ANTALYA: Pakistan and Iraq on Thursday reaffirmed the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq,...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:07am

Pakistan

Trade, technology: Pakistan, Finland agree to boost cooperation

ANTALYA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to transform its...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:02am

Business & Finance

Packaged tea makers ordered to install monitoring system

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all registered manufacturers, blenders and packers of...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:01am

Business & Finance

Nvidia PE falls to 14-year low, but CEO exit and AI worries cloud the bargain

Nvidia stock fell 5% on Thursday after CEO Jensen Huang resigned; it is down 12% this week

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:41am

Business & Finance

Petrol price slashed by Rs3, HSD’s by Rs4

ISLAMABAD: Consumers will see slight relief at the pump stations starting November 13 following a reduction in...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:06am

Business & Finance

Underwhelming response: Aurangzeb for promoting Sukuk among foreign investors

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday called for promoting Pakistan’s sovereign Sukuk among...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:03am

World

Four tankers struck by explosions in Hormuz: Iran

DUBAI: Four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s military said on Thursday, adding...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:00am

PMIF-2026 inaugurated: Investors urged to tap vast mineral sector

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday called for...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:56am

Business & Finance

Approval of Raast QR MDR scheme: SBP told to prepare working paper

ISLAMABAD: The government has directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to prepare a working paper for approval of...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:50am

PMIF: Ivanhoe Atlantic, Mari Minerals sign Chagai copper-gold exploration deal

Ali Pervaiz highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to attracting foreign investment and expanding international partnerships

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 10:45am

AML Act, 2010: SBP raises CTR reporting threshold

KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday increased...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:41am

Vulnerable nations: PM for grant-based climate finance

ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called for grant-based climate financing, including...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:39am

Power sector: gas output and use of RLNG slump

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s indigenous natural gas production declined by 8 percent in FY25, while consumption of imported...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:34am

Editorials

COP31

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while attending COP31 on in Türkiye highlighted Pakistan’s solar power...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:14am

Editorials

Development on the back burner

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s development agenda is once again being undermined by the government’s failure to translate...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:14am

Editorials

A step towards safer medicines

EDITORIAL: The introduction of a centralised track-and-trace system for pharmaceutical products in Pakistan marks a...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:14am

Editorials

Centre expenditure on provincial subjects

EDITORIAL: The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution was informed that the Centre spent Rs5 trillion on 17...

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 06:32am

Editorials

The sweet smell of patronage

EDITORIAL: The federal government’s latest decision to permit exports of surplus sugar, accompanied by assurances...

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 06:32am

Editorials

Electoral reforms

EDITORIAL: The government’s decision to constitute Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms (PCER), with...

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 06:36am

Editorials

Widening trade deficit

EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data reveals that the trade deficit has widened by 15.97 percent during the...

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:37am

Editorials

Fertiliser under lock and key

EDITORIAL: The reported disruption of fertiliser supplies to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, following...

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:39am

Editorials

Tharparkar’s drought cycle

EDITORIAL: The Sindh chief minister’s declaration of Tharparkar as a drought-affected district following the...

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:40am

Editorials

Govt should avoid further delays and stop fiddling with auto policy

EDITORIAL: First things first: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the Prime...

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 03:41pm

Editorials

Polio cases: a world record nobody wants

EDITORIAL: The latest confirmation of Pakistan’s eighth polio case this year, in Khyber district, should provoke...

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 03:42pm

Editorials

An energy sector adrift

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s longstanding energy crisis is often framed as one of resource scarcity. The more uncomfortable...

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 06:17am

Editorials

Lawfare against the media

EDITORIAL: The findings of Freedom Network’s latest Impunity Report 2026 should serve as a wake-up call for...

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 06:18am

Editorials

Lahore’s smog

EDITORIAL: The alarming deterioration in air quality across Lahore and other cities of Punjab, with the Air Quality...

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 06:20am

Editorials

Crypto, crooks, and credibility

EDITORIAL: The theft of more than USD 6 billion from Binance should have sent shockwaves through governments,...

Published 08 Nov, 2026 02:33am

Editorials

A continent in crisis

EDITORIAL: The sight of fighter jets escorting passenger aircraft, airports shutting runways and travellers being...

Published 08 Nov, 2026 02:33am

Editorials

Creating an avenue for a five-star hotel

EDITORIAL: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry revealed in a press briefing that the...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Editorials

The blue wave backlash

EDITORIAL: The US midterm elections have delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump. Tens of millions of...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Editorials

The Election Day gambit

EDITORIAL: President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the US would end its nearly USD 4 billion annual...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Editorials

FBR’s masterclass in policy uncertainty

EDITORIAL: Businesses in Pakistan are increasingly being asked to navigate a tax administration that appears to...

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 06:48am

Editorials

A broader definition of harassment

EDITORIAL: The National Assembly’s resolution reaffirming that workplace harassment extends beyond conduct of a...

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 03:16pm

Editorials

Aasaan tax scheme: when easy becomes difficult

EDITORIAL: Released data indicates that the Aasaan tax scheme has failed to take off, like its precursor Taajir Dost...

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 07:21am

Editorials

Growing our own dependence

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s cotton crop is facing another projected decline, with potentially serious consequences for an...

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 07:22am

Editorials

The inflation challenge stubbornly persists

EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) October price indices uploaded on its website reveal a steady decline...

Published 04 Nov, 2026 05:25am

Editorials

Israeli elections – little hope for peace

EDITORIAL: Israel’s October 27 elections have dealt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a significant blow, depriving...

Published 04 Nov, 2026 05:25am

Editorials

Another year, another outbreak

EDITORIAL: The recurring outbreaks of dengue across Pakistan expose a troubling pattern of administrative...

Published 04 Nov, 2026 05:25am

Editorials

Daily petrol price fluctuations

EDITORIAL: A financial loss of 35 rupees per litre due to the government’s decision to incorporate pre-Middle East...

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 07:34pm

Editorials

Billions in the pipeline, again

EDITORIAL: Apparently, another USD 10 billion to USD 15 billion in investment is waiting to enter Pakistan’s...

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 05:33am

Editorials

Power subsidy ending

EDITORIAL: Finally, the government has planned to end the slab-based electricity subsidy in the power sector. This...

Published 02 Nov, 2026 05:01am

Editorials

Rein in Israel, not Iran

EDITORIAL: The warning issued by eight European and regional countries against renewed hostilities in the Middle...

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 05:40am

Editorials

The delusion of power

EDITORIAL: The political fortunes of US President Donald Trump’s preferred candidates are beginning to resemble a...

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 05:45am

Editorials

A food system out of balance

EDITORIAL: The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO’s) latest assessment exposes a widening gulf between what...

Published 01 Nov, 2026 02:31am

Editorials

Government writ; government permitting

EDITORIAL: It has apparently become necessary for the federal government to remind its own employees, for a third...

Published 01 Nov, 2026 02:31am

Editorials

What holds SMEs back?

EDITORIAL: A series of recent policy decisions highlights a renewed push by the Pakistani government to expand...

Updated 31 Oct, 2026 06:35am

Editorials

Taxing the courts

EDITORIAL: Driven by overlapping jurisdictions, prolonged litigation, and conflicting interpretations, Pakistan’s...

Updated 31 Oct, 2026 06:38am

Editorials

SBP reviews

EDITORIAL: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) for new and existing...

Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:43am

Editorials

Getting the data right

EDITORIAL: The growing use of artificial intelligence in economic planning, public administration, and service...

Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:43am

Editorials

From stabilisation to growth

EDITORIAL: The World Bank is linking a 670 million-dollar financing programme to reforms that include removing wheat...

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 05:55am

Editorials

The cost of exporting

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s textile exporters have once again been forced to seek relief from rising production costs and...

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 05:55am

Editorials

Reforming fraud laws

EDITORIAL: The Lahore police’s proposal to amend Section 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) to make cheating and...

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 05:56am

Editorials

50bps hike in policy rate

EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), under the chairmanship of Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP),...

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

Editorials

Safety laws, unsafe journalists

EDITORIAL: The findings of Freedom Network’s report, “From Safety on Paper to Safety in Practice”, highlight a...

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

Editorials

Tariffs, while necessary, need astute handling

EDITORIAL: Last year, the government approved the National Tariff Policy (NTP 2025–30), and this fiscal year, it has...

Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am

Editorials

Trade in human organs

EDITORIAL: The recent busting of an organised gang involved in illegal kidney transplants in Islamabad exposes a...

Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am

Editorials

Fixing a broken tax system

EDITORIAL: The IMF’s (International Monetary Fund’s) call for Pakistan to build on its hard-won economic stability...

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 06:16am

Editorials

Growth, with an empty stomach

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s latest appearance among the countries suffering the world’s most serious hunger crises should...

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Editorials

Terror, with a safe address

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s longstanding warnings about terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan have acquired renewed...

Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:25am

Editorials

Gaza after the ceasefire

EDITORIAL: A year after the US-brokered ceasefire agreement of October 2025, Gaza remains engulfed in suffering....

Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:25am

Editorials

Pakistan’s debt profile

EDITORIAL: According to data released by the Economic Affairs Division, Pakistan was the recipient of 5.445 billion...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 12	276.81 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 12	276.61 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.79 ▼ -0.13
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▼ -0.0004
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0006
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.11 ▲ 0.0001
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,418.07
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,662.52
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,851.83
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,734.13
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,354.18
S&P 500 / Nov 12	7,592.40
Nasdaq / Nov 12	25,366.09
Dow Jones / Nov 12	52,297.09

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 13	332
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.91
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,891.79
Diesel/Litre / Nov 13	360
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.40
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	357,112

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.41 ▲ 0.16 (12.8%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.66 ▲ 0.3 (12.71%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Cresent Jute / Nov 13 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	13.85 ▲ 1.26 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	189.16 ▼ -21.02 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.10 ▼ -3.15 (-8.94%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.75 ▼ -1.25 (-8.93%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 13 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.80 ▼ -0.75 (-8.77%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	149.02 ▼ -11.68 (-7.27%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.02 ▼ -4.96 (-6.36%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Nov 13 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	5.53 ▼ -0.36 (-6.11%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.99 ▼ -4.08 (-6.08%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	72 ▼ -4.6 (-6.01%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	301,901,923 ▲ 0.16
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,218,140 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,281,961 ▲ 0.3
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	42,784,338 ▲ 0.34
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,210,703 ▲ 0.53
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,405,751 ▲ 0.04
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,811,419 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,493,258 ▲ 0.11
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	20,858,319 -
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,134,592 ▲ 0.07

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