Hamid Waleed

Opinion

EPBD think tank’s ‘shadow budget’

The formal presentation of the first-ever “Shadow Policy Documents” by the Economic Policy and Business Development...

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

Water released into Sutlej by India causes crop losses in Pakistani Punjab

LAHORE: India has released water into the Sutlej River, triggering a flood situation as rising water levels have...

Updated 21 Aug, 2025 08:49am

Business & Finance

‘Same-day tax recovery from banks after notice issuance is unlawful’

LAHORE: Tax recovery from banks on behalf of taxpayers on same day after issuance of a notice is unlawful, said tax...

Updated 05 Aug, 2025 11:42am

Business & Finance

Tax exemption scandal hits excise dept

LAHORE: A damning audit report has revealed widespread irregularities in the tax exemption process for 5-marla...

Published 03 Aug, 2025 02:55am

Business & Finance

FBR revises concessions under export facilitation scheme

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the concessions under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS),...

Published 02 Aug, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

Rupee valuation is 259.6/1 USD after adjusting CAB of FY25: Tola

LAHORE: Renowned tax expert Ashfaq Yousuf Tola said on Monday the value of PKR is 259.6/USD after adjusting the...

Published 29 Jul, 2025 07:28am

Business & Finance

FBR introduces virtual hearings for Customs reviews

LAHORE: In a bid to enhance transparency and facilitate trade, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced...

Published 18 Jul, 2025 07:18am

Pakistan

Massive fire engulfs Gerry Dnata warehouse at Lahore airport

LAHORE: A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at the Gerry Dnata warehouse located at the...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Business & Finance

Freight forwarders: FBR notifies licensing rules

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the Freight Forwarders Licensing Rules, 2025,...

Published 16 Jul, 2025 07:08am

Business & Finance

Enhanced revenue collection, economic growth: FBR introduces substantial amendments to Customs Act, 1969

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced substantial amendments to the Customs Act, 1969, as part ...

Published 12 Jul, 2025 05:49am

Business & Finance

Finance Act 2025 tightens tax rules for businesses, filers

LAHORE: The Finance Act 2025 has brought significant amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, impacting...

Published 11 Jul, 2025 03:20am

Business & Finance

Auto disconnection of POS system: FTO directs FBR to develop forewarning system

LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Dr Asif Mahmood Jah, has directed the Director General (IT&DT) FBR to...

Published 09 Jul, 2025 07:33am

Business & Finance

‘Pakistan needs integrated dry port strategy to decentralise economic activity’

LAHORE: Pakistan must adopt an integrated dry port strategy to decentralize economic activity, facilitate upcountry...

Published 06 Jul, 2025 02:42am

Business & Finance

Finance Act restricts IRO’s presence to business premises only

LAHORE: The Finance Act has restricted the presence of Inland Revenue Officer (IRO) to business premises only....

Published 05 Jul, 2025 06:45am

Business & Finance

Vehicles, immovable properties: tax rules set purchase limits

LAHORE: Addition of a new Fifteenth Schedule to the Income Tax Ordinance in the Finance Bill has impacted a number ...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 07:35am

Business & Finance

Only individuals restricted from cash withdrawals under Section 114C

LAHORE: Only individuals have been restricted from cash withdrawals, as of now, under Section 114-C, said tax...

Published 28 Jun, 2025 05:28am

Business & Finance

‘Transfer of raw material within sister concerns is not sales’

LAHORE: A taxpayer has compelled the tax department to withdraw additional tax on transfer of raw material within...

Published 21 Jun, 2025 06:06am

Markets

Net-metering adds 2,813MW to power generation capacity

LAHORE: An installed capacity of 2,813MW from net-metering has resulted into an increase in Pakistan’s total...

Published 19 Jun, 2025 07:32am

Business & Finance

Sales Tax Act: Proposed Section 37AA irks businessmen at large

LAHORE: Proposed insertion of a new Section 37AA in the Sales Tax Act has irked businessmen at large, authorizing an...

Published 14 Jun, 2025 06:04am

Pakistan

Entry of fresh weather system: Relief against heatwave likely this weekend

LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that a westerly wave has prevailed over the upper ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
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 15	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 15	7,554.29
Nasdaq / Jun 15	26,683.94
FTSE 100 / Jun 15	10,430.62
Dow Jones / Jun 15	51,671.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 15	24,894.01
France CAC40 / Jun 15	8,384.01
India Sensex / Jun 16	76,714.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 16	69,722.25
Hang Seng / Jun 16	24,445.52

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 15	21,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 15	389,600
Petrol/Litre / Jun 16	373.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 16	80.57
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 16	4,326.02
Diesel/Litre / Jun 16	378.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 16	76.67

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%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 16 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	146.97 ▲ 25.51 (21%)
National Silk / Jun 16 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	195.13 ▲ 33.87 (21%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	72.74 ▲ 12.62 (20.99%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 16 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	28.77 ▲ 4.97 (20.88%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 16 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	33.50 ▲ 5.6 (20.07%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	10.11 ▲ 1.67 (19.79%)

Stock	Price
Universal Ins. / Jun 16 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	22.45 ▼ -2.43 (-9.77%)
GOC (Pak) / Jun 16 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	111.12 ▼ -11.88 (-9.66%)
Idrees Tex. / Jun 16 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	45.90 ▼ -4.2 (-8.38%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 16 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	23.50 ▼ -2.04 (-7.99%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 16 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	27.51 ▼ -1.97 (-6.68%)
Data Agro / Jun 16 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	92 ▼ -6.07 (-6.19%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 16 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	19.24 ▼ -1.21 (-5.92%)
JS Investments / Jun 16 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	41 ▼ -2.36 (-5.44%)
Hala Enterprise / Jun 16 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	25.52 ▼ -1.36 (-5.06%)
Next Capital / Jun 16 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	11.10 ▼ -0.58 (-4.97%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jun 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,155,771 ▲ 3.16
B.O.Punjab / Jun 16 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,646,321 ▲ 1.79
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 16 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	16,065,357 ▲ 8.29
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 16 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	15,763,976 ▲ 2.05
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	15,653,424 ▲ 1.67
Pak Elektron / Jun 16 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	14,866,672 ▲ 2.58
Hascol Petrol / Jun 16 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	12,813,730 ▲ 0.62
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	12,812,481 ▲ 0.17
Sui North Gas / Jun 16 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	11,373,230 ▲ 11.22
National Bank / Jun 16 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	8,918,698 ▲ 15.92

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