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Infrastructure, other sectors: Qataris urged to explore opportunities

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlight’s Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators in meeting with delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 09:00am

Markets

PSX gains over 1,400 points as buying momentum returns to market

Published 25 Feb, 2026 09:46am

Buffer boost: SBP buys over USD11bn in 18 months

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 08:54am

Foreign investment: Country witnesses steady inflow: SECP

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 08:57am

Markets

Oil prices hover near seven-month highs ahead of US-Iran talks

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:18am

Markets

Gold rises as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:40am

World

Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:45am

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

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 09:03am

Remaining SOEs: PM directs ministries/divisions to share all cases with CCoSOEs

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 08:58am

Gold jewellery export value-addition: NA panel asks MoC to talk to SBP to resolve issue

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 08:58am

200MW trade under CTBCM model: Summary sent to PM for approval: Awais

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 08:56am

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Markets

AMD clinches second mega chip supply deal, this time with Meta

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Economy: country struggles day in, day out

Opinion

Divergence of real and nominal rupee rates

Pakistan

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: No chance of moon sighting on March 19, says PMD

World

UN chief decries global rise of ‘rule of force’

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

Export stasis comes under NA focus

Gold price per tola gains Rs3,000 in Pakistan

NA body informed: Border closure, Russia ban cut potato exports by 50pc

Indus Motors: Gearing for competition

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

Selling continues at bourse, KSE-100 loses nearly 1%

Milk producer Ghani Dairies imports 300 high-yield heifers from Australia

Interloop’s Zulqarnain outlines roadmap to accelerate Pakistan’s exports

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 24	279.72
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 24	279.52
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 24	155.82
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 24	0.77
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 24	1.35
Euro to USD / Feb 24	1.18
SOFR % / Feb 24	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 24	6,890.07
India Sensex / Feb 24	82,225.92
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 24	57,321.09
Nasdaq / Feb 24	22,863.68
Hang Seng / Feb 24	26,590.32
FTSE 100 / Feb 24	10,680.59
Dow Jones / Feb 24	49,174.50
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 24	24,986.25
France CAC40 / Feb 24	8,519.21

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 19	15,780
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 24	65.63
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 24	462,930
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 24	5,169.28
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 24	65.56
Petrol/Litre / Feb 25	258.17
Diesel/Litre / Feb 25	275.70

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital (R) / Feb 25 LSE Capital Limited.(Right)(LSECLR)	0.86 ▲ 0.09 (11.69%)
B. F. Modaraba / Feb 25 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Feb 25 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	681.98 ▲ 62 (10%)
Masood Textile / Feb 25 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	55.77 ▲ 5.06 (9.98%)
Next Capital / Feb 25 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	12 ▲ 1.07 (9.79%)

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Feb 25 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	6.73 ▼ -1 (-12.94%)
JS Global Banking / Feb 25 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	39.80 ▼ -5.4 (-11.95%)
Husein Industries / Feb 25 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	29.22 ▼ -3.25 (-10.01%)
Javedan Corp.(Pref) / Feb 25 Javedan Corp.(Pref)(JVDCPS)	96.37 ▼ -10.71 (-10%)
JS Investments / Feb 25 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	39.92 ▼ -4.43 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Feb 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	16,750,183 ▲ 0.52
National Bank / Feb 25 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	13,060,527 ▲ 14.84
F. Nat.Equities / Feb 25 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	9,815,248 ▲ 0.06
B.O.Punjab / Feb 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	8,553,231 ▲ 0.2
Telecard Limited / Feb 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	7,556,977 ▲ 0.69

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 24	279.72
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 24	279.52
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 24	155.82
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 24	0.77
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 24	1.35
Euro to USD / Feb 24	1.18
SOFR % / Feb 24	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 24	6,890.07
India Sensex / Feb 24	82,225.92
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 24	57,321.09
Nasdaq / Feb 24	22,863.68
Hang Seng / Feb 24	26,590.32
FTSE 100 / Feb 24	10,680.59
Dow Jones / Feb 24	49,174.50
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 24	24,986.25
France CAC40 / Feb 24	8,519.21

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 19	15,780
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 24	65.63
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 24	462,930
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 24	5,169.28
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 24	65.56
Petrol/Litre / Feb 25	258.17
Diesel/Litre / Feb 25	275.70

Export stasis comes under NA focus

Gold price per tola gains Rs3,000 in Pakistan

NA body informed: Border closure, Russia ban cut potato exports by 50pc

Indus Motors: Gearing for competition

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

Selling continues at bourse, KSE-100 loses nearly 1%

Milk producer Ghani Dairies imports 300 high-yield heifers from Australia

Interloop’s Zulqarnain outlines roadmap to accelerate Pakistan’s exports

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Stocks

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Updated 25 Feb, 2026 06:09am

Energy

Oil prices hover near seven-month highs ahead of US-Iran talks

Brent futures were trading at $71.22 per barrel, up 45 cents, or 0.64%

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:18am

Bullion Rate

Gold rises as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand

Spot gold was up 0.5% at $5,174.76 per ounce

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:40am

BR Research

Stable margins anchor POL’s 1HFY26

In 1HFY26, Pakistan Oilfields Limited (PSX: POL) delivered a resilient earnings performance despite a decline in the...

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 06:12am

Forex

Yen under pressure after Takaichi report; Aussie higher on inflation

The yen dropped 0.8% overnight to as weak as 156.28 to the dollar and was a fraction stronger than that at 155.88

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:22am

Asia

Germany’s Merz lands in Beijing hoping to reset ties, as China boasts its massive market

Engagement between Europe's largest economy and China could set the stage for EU-China relations this year

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:51am

Industry

Pharma firms introduce advanced medications to help patients control diabetes, obesity

KARACHI: Pharmaceutical firms in Pakistan recently introduced advanced GLP-1- and GIP-based medications for people... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:57am

2026-02-25-01-56

ECC clears sale of 0.5m MTs of wheat on FIFO basis

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the sale of 500,000 metric... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am

2026-02-25-01-56

‘Violation’ of Sec 4: CAT upholds Rs40m CCP penalty on UDPL and IBL

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the cumulative penalty of Rs 40 million imposed by... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am

BR Research

Barkat Frisian Agro Limited

Barkat Frisian Agro Limited (PSX: BFBIO) was incorporated in Pakistan as private limited company in 2017. It was...

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 06:18am

BR Research

Indus Motors: Gearing for competition

Indus Motors (PSX: INDU)is doing just fine. After spending the past two years in a state of daze, like others,...

Published 24 Feb, 2026 03:50am

BR Research

OGDC in 1HFY26

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC) delivered a softer set of results in 1HFY26, reflecting a...

Published 24 Feb, 2026 03:50am

BR Research

Security Papers Limited

Security Papers Limited (PSX: SEPL) was established as a joint venture company of Pakistan, Iran and Turkey in 1967....

Published 24 Feb, 2026 03:50am

Pakistan

2026-02-25-01-56

DSP, SI among 7 martyred in Kohat terrorist attack

PESHAWAR: Seven people including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), a Sub-Inspector and two other cops were... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am

2026-02-25-01-56

Two cops martyred in attack on Dajal checkpoint

BHAKKAR: At least two policemen were martyred and several others injured in a suicide attack at the central Dajal... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am

2026-02-25-01-56

Eye treatment follow-up: IK brought to PIMS

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, was brought to... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am

2026-02-25-01-39

Health Ministry directed to prioritize completion of ongoing projects, NIRM

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has directed the Health Ministry to prioritize completion of ongoing projects –... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 06:00am

2026-02-25-12-46

NA panel told: NHA grappling with severe budgetary constraints

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) is grappling with severe budgetary constraints as ongoing... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am

2026-02-25-12-31

Sindh CM reviews K-IV augmentation, Red Line projects

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah visited NIPA Chowrangi Tuesday evening to review the progress... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am