Wasim Iqbal

Business & Finance

Rs160.5bn sell-off target set

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set the privatization target of Rs 160.500 billion for fiscal year 2026-27....

Published 13 Jun, 2026 07:16am

Markets

Petrol price cut by Rs4, HSD’s by Rs2

ISLAMABAD: Domestic rates of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) have been declined in line with the drop in global...

Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am

POL products: Over Rs1.6trn budgetary target set for Petroleum Levy

ISLAMABAD: The government has set a budgetary target of Rs 1.676.509 trillion for petroleum levy (PL) on petroleum...

Updated 13 Jun, 2026 08:35am

Markets

‘29.7pc drop in LNG import volumes delays decisions on new terminals’

ISLAMABAD: A 29.7 percent drop in LNG import volumes has prompted prospective investors to delay decisions on...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:51am

Govt jacks up petrol PL, reduces on HSD

ISLAMABAD: In its weekly review of petroleum prices effective from June 6, 2026, the government significantly...

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:11am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s first OSS for clean energy launched

ISLAMABAD: Marking World Environment Day, TheNetwork for Consumer Protection, in collaboration with Consumers...

Published 06 Jun, 2026 07:38am

Pakistan, KSA finalise series of investment deals

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Friday agreed to deepen economic cooperation, with both sides finalising a...

Updated 06 Jun, 2026 09:20am

Markets

Petrol price slashed by Rs4, HSD’s unchanged

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced an Rs 4 per litre reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol,...

Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:09am

Reko Diq project: Barrick team arrives to assess security & procurement

ISLAMABAD: Representatives of Barrick Mining Corporation arrived here on Wednesday on an official visit to evaluate...

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 09:26am

Pakistan

DISCOs, GENCOs: Senate body reviews sell-off plan progress

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation met here on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Senator...

Published 04 Jun, 2026 05:22am

Surging demand: Pakistan secures three Qatari, one spot LNG cargoes

ISLAMABAD: The government has secured three Qatari LNG cargoes under long-term contracts and one additional cargo...

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 12:55pm

Business & Finance

Cotton pledged with banks: APTMA flags lack of interim benchmark rate

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has raised concerns over the absence of an interim...

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 05:57am

Pakistan

Body formed to probe award of coal terminal contract

ISLAMABAD: An inter-ministerial fact-finding committee has been constituted to investigate the award of a coal...

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

Protected consumers: Leghari says power subsidies not being withdrawn

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari on Sunday said that a new registration system is now live to...

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 09:18am

PSMA seeks permission for surplus sugar export

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has demanded an urgent meeting with the federal cabinet...

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 09:19am

Petrol, HSD prices cut by Rs22 per litre each

The price cut mirrors a sharp downturn in global oil benchmarks on May 29

Published 30 May, 2026 05:48am

Petroleum levy rates adjusted without altering revenue target

ISLAMABAD: The government has maintained its overall revenue target while adjusting the petroleum levy (PL) rates....

Published 24 May, 2026 02:23am

Pakistan

Petrol pump owners demand revision of pricing policy

RAWALPINDI: All Pakistan Petroleum Pump Owners Association has demanded an immediate review of the current policy...

Published 24 May, 2026 02:23am

Petrol price slashed by Rs6, diesel’s by Rs6.80

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in petroleum product prices, effective May 23, 2026....

Updated 23 May, 2026 04:23pm

Pakistan

RLNG consumers may face significantly inflated gas bills

ISLAMABAD: Domestic RLNG consumers may face significantly inflated gas bills this month following a sharp increase...

Published 22 May, 2026 07:23am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 12	160.24
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 12	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 12	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 12	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 12	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 12	7,431.46
India Sensex / Jun 12	75,527.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 12	66,020.04
Nasdaq / Jun 12	25,888.84
Hang Seng / Jun 12	24,718.10
FTSE 100 / Jun 12	10,471.72
Dow Jones / Jun 12	51,202.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 12	24,635.30
France CAC40 / Jun 12	8,350.87

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 12	84.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 12	21,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 12	375,947
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 12	4,219.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 12	76.42
Petrol/Litre / Jun 14	373.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 14	378.78

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Arctic Textile / Jun 12 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 12 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	20.45 ▲ 1.86 (10.01%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 12 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	37.02 ▲ 3.37 (10.01%)
Elahi Cotton / Jun 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	285.76 ▲ 25.98 (10%)
National Silk / Jun 12 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	161.26 ▲ 14.66 (10%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 12 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	28.59 ▲ 2.6 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 12 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	92.20 ▲ 8.38 (10%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	8.44 ▲ 0.73 (9.47%)
IGI Holdings / Jun 12 IGI Holdings Limited(IGIHL)	284.15 ▲ 23.93 (9.2%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 12 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	100.33 ▲ 8.38 (9.11%)

Stock	Price
Idrees Tex. / Jun 12 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	50.10 ▼ -5.57 (-10.01%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 12 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	121.46 ▼ -13.49 (-10%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 12 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9.45 ▼ -1 (-9.57%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 12 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	22.19 ▼ -2.28 (-9.32%)
ARM Green Industries / Jun 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	46.40 ▼ -4.77 (-9.32%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 12 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.80 ▼ -2.36 (-9.02%)
East West Ins. / Jun 12 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.54 ▼ -4.42 (-8.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	5.20 ▼ -0.45 (-7.96%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 12 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.42 ▼ -1.33 (-7.94%)
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	20.42 ▼ -1.72 (-7.77%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	57,747,470 ▲ 0.15
B.O.Punjab / Jun 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	52,924,034 ▲ 0.93
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 12 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	52,648,271 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,511,471 ▲ 0
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	35,896,472 ▲ 4.01
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	33,427,696 ▼ -1.72
F. Nat.Equities / Jun 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	28,855,016 ▼ -0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 12 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	25,681,007 ▼ -0.82
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	24,755,100 ▲ 0.24
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 12 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	20,120,122 ▲ 0.31

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