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Business & Finance - 2025-09-25

Currency

Rupee drifts on two-sided corporate flows, forward premiums steady

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee drifted in a narrow band on Thursday, with traders pointing to activity from importers and...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:53pm

Technology

Pakistan freelancers hold over $1bn yearly earning potential: experts

KARACHI: Experts believe Pakistan’s freelancers could push annual earnings past $1 billion, driven by expanding...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 08:49pm

Stocks

Wall Street indexes hit one-week low as investors reassess rate-cut expectations

Wall Street’s main indexes fell to their lowest in a week on Thursday, as fresh economic data and remarks from a...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 07:40pm

Stocks

Saudi stocks dip on profit-taking; UAE and Qatar fall amid broad weakness

The Saudi stock market edged lower on Thursday as investors locked in profits from the previous day’s strong rally,...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 07:21pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $22mn to $19.79bn

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $22 million on a weekly basis,...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 07:21pm

Stocks

TSX ticks lower as tech stocks weigh

Canada’s main stock index came under pressure on Thursday, dragged down by tech shares, as investors took a breather...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 07:10pm

Business & Finance

FBR says no fresh changes made in income tax return form

Form already requires taxpayers to declare market value of their assets, says FBR

Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:59pm

Companies

Chevron expects up to $400 million quarterly impact from Hess deal

Chevron said on Thursday it was expecting a loss of $200 million to $400 million in the third quarter due to the...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:17pm

Business & Finance

SECP signs MoU with PSX to get access to New Surveillance System

This integration to enable SECP to conduct smarter, faster surveillance

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:11pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares rise for eighth straight session

CSE All-Share index settled 0.86% higher at 21,521.06

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:10pm

Energy

Indian refiners’ August crude processing drops 4.4% from a month earlier

Indian refiners’ crude throughput declined 4.4% month-on-month in August to 5.27 million barrels per day (22.29...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:06pm

Forex

Indian rupee ends flat as likely RBI intervention blunts drag from weak stocks

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee traded in a narrow range on Thursday and closed nearly flat, with likely central bank...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 04:54pm

Commodities

Arabica coffee prices rise, while cocoa consolidates

LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE were higher on Thursday, extending the prior session’s advance, while cocoa...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 04:48pm

Financial

India bonds in tight rope before second-half supply calendar

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds traded in a narrow range on Thursday, ahead of the federal borrowing calendar and a...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 04:43pm

Commodities

Palm extends gains on strong soyoil, export demand, EU law delay

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by stronger...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 04:15pm

Stocks

Indian benchmarks post longest losing run in six months as IT sell-off continues

India’s equity benchmarks declined for the fifth straight session on Thursday, marking their longest losing streak...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 04:06pm

Companies

Pakistan’s Sazgar eyes new export markets in Philippines, Mexico and Afghanistan

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), a Pakistani automaker, announced plans to expand into new export markets,...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 03:31pm

Companies

Security Leasing nears settlement for restructuring, revival

Security Leasing Corporation Limited (SLCL) said on Thursday that it was currently in the process of concluding the...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 02:42pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola falls Rs2,000 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Thursday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 01:17pm

Business & Finance

IMF pledges support to Pakistan amid floods, says PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged support to...

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 02:01pm

Companies

TRG Pakistan denies knowledge of price trigger

TRG Pakistan Limited clarified on Thursday that it was not aware of any development regarding the recent movement in...

Updated 16 Jan, 2026 01:33pm

Markets

Economic growth edges higher for EBRD countries but tariff threat looms

LONDON: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lifted its 2025 growth forecast for the first time in...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 12:12pm

Markets

BYD outsells Tesla in EU for second month, Stellantis returns to sales growth

Carmakers have ramped up PHEV sales to comply with emission standards with more affordable and more profitable cars than pure EVs

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:36am

Markets

‘ChatGPT, what stocks should I buy?’ AI fuels boom in robo-advisory market

Robo-advisory market to hit $470.91bn by 2029

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:33am

Markets

Apple blames EU tech law for postponed features, app marketplace risks

The iPhone maker urged regulators to reassess how the law affects EU consumers who use its products

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:30am

Forex

China’s yuan rises on weaker dollar prospects, stock market strength

The yuan was 0.11% higher at 7.1235 to the dollar after trading in a 7.1220-7.1306 range.

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:23am

Stocks

China stocks rise as tech shares extend rally, Hong Kong up

At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.2% at 3,859.62 points

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:21am

Energy

Govt assures no extra burden on power consumers in Rs1.23tr debt plan

The government’s Rs1.225 trillion circular debt resolution plan will place no additional burden on power consumers,...

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 10:49pm

Markets

Gold holds steady as investors await key US economic data

US gold futures for December delivery were unchanged at $3,765.20

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:00am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars steady, market scales back RBA easing

The Aussie edged up 0.1% to $0.6590, after easing 0.3% overnight and away from a top of $0.6628

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:58am

Stocks

Australian shares flat as miners offset banking, gold losses

The S&P/ASX 200 index was flat at 8,764.40

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:57am

Mutual Funds

Debt supply, seconf-half auction calendar to keep India bond yields in thin band

The yield on the 10-year benchmark note is expected to move between 6.47% and 6.51%

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:55am

Stocks

Indian equity benchmarks to open flat as foreign outflows keep sentiments cautious

Gift Nifty futures were trading at 25,071 points

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:49am

Mutual Funds

Japan’s 40-year bond yield drops to over a month low after strong auction

The 40-year JGB yield fell 7 basis points (bps) to 3.31%, its lowest since August 14

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:47am

Forex

Currencies muted as traders await economic data for US rate path clues

The dollar has edged higher since the Fed lowered interest rates last week

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:45am

Stocks

Asian stock rally pauses for breath, yen struggles against crosses

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.2%, having rallied 5.5% for the month and 9% for the quarter

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:41am

Energy

Oil pulls back from seven-week high

Brent futures were down 43 cents, or 0.6%, at $68.88 a barrel

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 07:34pm

Currency

Rupee registers gain against US dollar

Currency settles at 281.41 against greenback

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 09:03pm

Stocks

PSX scales new all-time high amid optimism on circular debt measures

Positive sentiment prevailed throughout trading session

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 07:54pm

Companies

Din Textile Mills to expand value-added home textile operations

Din Textile Mills Limited (DINT) announced on Thursday that its Board of Directors had approved the expansion of its...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 09:53am

Industry

FPCCI, ICC hold techpreneurship moot: Future of regional digital transformation discussed

KARACHI: International findings for startups has shrunk to USD 35 million during ongoing fiscal year, which is ...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 07:43am

Industry

PAB-FPCCI releases research report on SMDA

KARACHI: Policy Advisory Board of The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PAB-FPCCI) has a...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 07:40am

Companies

Devsinc, Packages Group sign MoU

KARACHI: Devsinc Private Limited, a global IT services provider has announced the signing of a memorandum of...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 07:33am

Companies

The Money Awards 2025: JazzCash named among finalists in two key categories

ISLAMABAD: JazzCash has been named among the finalists at The Money Awards 2025 in two key categories: Payments for...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 07:21am

Industry

Businessman says floods have inflicted massive losses on agri, industrial sectors

KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:57am

Taxes

Income tax returns filing: KTBA urges FBR to extend deadline till Oct 31

KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:57am

Industry

Trade and investment opportunities: Pakistani, Saudi private sectors join hands

LAHORE: The private sectors of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to join hands to explore trade and investment...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:55am

World

WTO says end of China’s special status aids fair trade

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization hailed Wednesday Beijing’s decision to no longer seek new special treatment ...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies lose ground against dollar

BENGALURU: Thailand’s baht lost the most among subdued Asian currencies on Wednesday, as the dollar edged up on ...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business & Finance

Energy sector: Polish envoy apprises Jam about challenges facing companies

ISLAMABAD: Polish Ambassador to Pakistan, Maciej Pisarski, on Wednesday raised concerns over challenges being faced...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business & Finance

Copyright piracy: Economy suffered Rs800bn loss in 2023

KARACHI: Pakistan’s economy suffered an estimated loss of £2.2 billion (around Rs 800 billion) in 2023 due to...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business & Finance

Muzzammil highlights stark losses in stock market

PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP Chief Minister on Finance and Inter-Provincial Coordination Muzzammil Aslam stated that the...

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 08:26am

Business & Finance

PFASA to play role in financial reforms, funding: Minister

LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that the Punjab Financial Advisory Services...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business & Finance

Removal of clean CIB requirement for issuing co: SECP conducts analysis of implications

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has conducted a detailed analysis of the...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business & Finance

ECC orders monitoring to stop donkey meat, hides entering food chain

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Ministries of Commerce and...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Energy

Iran says oil sales to China will continue

DUBAI: Iran’s oil sales to China would continue even if UN sanctions, are reimposed under a so-called snapback...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Pakistan

Govt launches scheme to promote affordable housing finance

KARACHI: In a bid to boost affordable housing in the country, the government of Pakistan has introduced a new Markup...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Money & Banking

Dollar higher against euro and yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained against the yen, Swiss franc and euro on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chair ...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 5	278.61
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 5	278.41
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 5	160.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 5	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 5	1.33
Euro to USD / Jun 5	1.15
SOFR % / Jun 5	3.65

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 5	7,383.74
India Sensex / Jun 5	74,243.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 5	66,588.12
Nasdaq / Jun 5	25,709.43
Hang Seng / Jun 5	24,961.95
FTSE 100 / Jun 5	10,368.05
Dow Jones / Jun 5	50,866.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 5	24,759.05
France CAC40 / Jun 5	8,218.24

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 5	90.54
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 5	401,012
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 5	4,328.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 5	77.48
Petrol/Litre / Jun 6	381.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 6	380.78

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 5 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	7.76 ▲ 1 (14.79%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jun 5 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	8.16 ▲ 1 (13.97%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 5 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	8.03 ▲ 0.97 (13.74%)
Paramount Spinning / Jun 5 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	8.41 ▲ 1 (13.5%)
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	8.98 ▲ 1 (12.53%)
First Capital Equities / Jun 5 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.30 ▲ 0.52 (10.88%)
Merit Packaging / Jun 5 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	10.35 ▲ 1 (10.7%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 5 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 5 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	23.28 ▲ 2.12 (10.02%)
Waves Corporation / Jun 5 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	10.98 ▲ 1 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Jun 5 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	40.49 ▼ -4.5 (-10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jun 5 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	66.80 ▼ -7.4 (-9.97%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Jun 5 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	29.96 ▼ -2.48 (-7.64%)
Shams Textile / Jun 5 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	38.17 ▼ -2.48 (-6.1%)
Bela Auto / Jun 5 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	55.85 ▼ -3.14 (-5.32%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Jun 5 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	385.55 ▼ -19.67 (-4.85%)
Sana Ind / Jun 5 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	39.70 ▼ -2.02 (-4.84%)
Dewan Textile / Jun 5 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	9.65 ▼ -0.48 (-4.74%)
JS Investments / Jun 5 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	40.01 ▼ -1.99 (-4.74%)
Frontier Ceramics / Jun 5 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	75.03 ▼ -3.61 (-4.59%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Jun 5 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	42,057,629 ▲ 0.57
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 5 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	41,999,765 ▲ 0.49
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jun 5 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	41,811,517 ▲ 0.9
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 5 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	26,493,657 ▼ -0.2
Hascol Petrol / Jun 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	23,842,888 ▼ -0.01
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 5 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	22,157,441 ▲ 0.08
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	18,104,460 ▲ 0.02
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	17,319,572 ▲ 1
B.O.Punjab / Jun 5 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,286,456 ▼ -0.46
Unity Foods Ltd / Jun 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	15,013,265 ▼ -0.11

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