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Jun 17, 2026 اردو

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Budget 2026-27 Iran-US war Petrol Prices Gold Rates Podcasts PSX Notices

Reuters

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'

World

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'

The US will give diplomacy every chance to succeed before exploring the "alternatives," Rubio told reporters in New Delhi

Published 25 May, 2026 10:30am

Vessels carrying Middle East oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China

World

Vessels carrying Middle East oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China

The US-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28 has severely curtailed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, through which around one-fifth of the world's supply of oil and LNG normally flows

Published 25 May, 2026 08:07am

Three people killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia

World

Three people killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia

Three workers were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, while the injured staff member was evacuated for medical treatment and remains under observation, Petronas said

Published 25 May, 2026 07:59am

Death toll rises to three with 17 still missing after Philippine building collapse

World

Death toll rises to three with 17 still missing after Philippine building collapse

Officials said an investigation is now underway into what caused the collapse of the multi-storey building in the city of Angeles, north of the capital, Manila

Published 25 May, 2026 07:56am

Stocks rise sharply, oil and dollar slip on Middle East peace hopes

Markets

Stocks rise sharply, oil and dollar slip on Middle East peace hopes

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1%

Published 25 May, 2026 07:53am

Dollar slumps as signs of deal to reopen Hormuz spur risk appetite

Markets

Dollar slumps as signs of deal to reopen Hormuz spur risk appetite

Against the yen , the US dollar was down 0.2% at 158.87 yen, while the euro rose 0.3% to $1.1642 and the British pound gained 0.4% to $1.3485

Published 25 May, 2026 07:49am

Oil slips to two-week low as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal

Markets

Oil slips to two-week low as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal

Brent crude futures were down $5.04, or 4.9%, at $98.50 a barrel

Updated 25 May, 2026 06:48pm

US-Iran deal optimism offers Indian rupee, bonds a breather

Markets

US-Iran deal optimism offers Indian rupee, bonds a breather

The rupee fell to a record low of 96.96 per dollar last week before being shored up by ‌firm central bank intervention, which helped it close stronger at 95.69 on Friday

Published 25 May, 2026 07:36am

Indian shares to open higher on US-Iran peace deal optimism

Markets

Indian shares to open higher on US-Iran peace deal optimism

The Nifty 50 and the Sensex have declined 5.8% and 7.2%, respectively, since the Iran war broke out in ‌late ⁠February

Published 25 May, 2026 07:33am

Gold rises on weaker dollar as investor weigh US-Iran peace deal prospects

Markets

Gold rises on weaker dollar as investor weigh US-Iran peace deal prospects

‌Spot gold rose 1.4% to $4,570.88 per ounce

Published 25 May, 2026 07:28am

At least 24 martyred in Quetta train blast

Pakistan

At least 24 martyred in Quetta train blast

QUETTA: A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying security personnel and their families in the Balochistan on...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:18am

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile

World

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile

KYIV: Russia pounded Kyiv and surrounding areas with hundreds of drones and missiles on Sunday in one of the...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

Most Gulf markets surge on peace deal expectations

Markets

Most Gulf markets surge on peace deal expectations

DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets closed sharply higher on Sunday as geopolitical risk premiums eased on news that...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending

Markets

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending

LONDON: The pound edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the US and Iran...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

Wall Street Week Ahead: Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down

Markets

Wall Street Week Ahead: Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down

NEW YORK: High-flying US equities could face turbulence in the final days of a blowout corporate earnings season as...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

Indian rupee rallies against dollar

Markets

Indian rupee rallies against dollar

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rallied to close above the 96-per-dollar mark for the first time in a week on Friday,...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

Australian shares extend gains

Markets

Australian shares extend gains

SYDNEY: Australian shares closed higher on Friday, building on the prior session’s gains after weak jobs data...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

LatAm assets subdued on Mideast uncertainty

Business & Finance

LatAm assets subdued on Mideast uncertainty

BRASILIA: Latin American assets were subdued on Friday as prospects of an end to the protracted US-Iran impasse...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

FTSE 100 snaps four-week losing streak

Markets

FTSE 100 snaps four-week losing streak

LONDON: UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index ended a four-week losing streak after data released this week weakened...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Guards

World

Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Guards

MANAMA: A Bahraini court sentenced nine defendants to life in prison and two others to three years in jail for...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 16	278.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 16	278.30
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 16	160.26
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 16	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 16	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 16	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 16	3.65

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 15	7,554.29
Nasdaq / Jun 15	26,683.94
Dow Jones / Jun 15	51,671.03
India Sensex / Jun 16	76,714.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 16	69,722.25
Hang Seng / Jun 16	24,445.52
FTSE 100 / Jun 16	10,492.70
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 16	25,085.84
France CAC40 / Jun 16	8,452.87

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 15	389,600
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 16	80.57
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 16	20,280
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 16	4,326.02
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 16	76.67
Petrol/Litre / Jun 17	373.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 17	378.78

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 16 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	15.36 ▲ 2.67 (21.04%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 16 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	34.60 ▲ 6.01 (21.02%)
Pak Stock Exchange / Jun 16 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	52.70 ▲ 9.15 (21.01%)
Crescent Steel / Jun 16 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	116.84 ▲ 20.28 (21%)
National Silk / Jun 16 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	195.13 ▲ 33.87 (21%)
Service Textile / Jun 16 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	42.82 ▲ 7.43 (20.99%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	72.73 ▲ 12.61 (20.97%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 16 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	28.77 ▲ 4.97 (20.88%)
Ansari Sug. / Jun 16 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	24.39 ▲ 4.1 (20.21%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 16 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	33.43 ▲ 5.53 (19.82%)

Stock	Price
Ideal Spinning / Jun 16 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	69.48 ▼ -8.96 (-11.42%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 16 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	23.10 ▼ -2.44 (-9.55%)
Universal Ins. / Jun 16 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	22.60 ▼ -2.28 (-9.16%)
Frontier Ceramics / Jun 16 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	74.97 ▼ -6.17 (-7.6%)
Idrees Tex. / Jun 16 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	46.69 ▼ -3.41 (-6.81%)
Data Agro / Jun 16 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	91.73 ▼ -6.34 (-6.46%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jun 16 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	6.11 ▼ -0.39 (-6%)
GOC (Pak) / Jun 16 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	117.18 ▼ -5.82 (-4.73%)
Sakrand Sugar / Jun 16 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	26.05 ▼ -1.22 (-4.47%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 16 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	10.86 ▼ -0.48 (-4.23%)

Stock	Volume
Lotte Chemical / Jun 16 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	108,119,661 ▼ -0.25
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 16 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	49,523,210 ▲ 0.84
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	43,732,572 ▲ 0.46
Sui South Gas / Jun 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,975,274 ▲ 3.46
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,115,690 ▲ 0.09
B.O.Punjab / Jun 16 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	40,078,444 ▲ 1.77
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	37,091,776 ▲ 0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 16 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	34,505,206 ▲ 2.1
TPL Properties / Jun 16 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	31,351,342 ▲ 0.37
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 16 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	28,293,781 ▲ 7.15

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