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Business & Finance

NLC’s regional connectivity receives overwhelming response at Regional Transport Ministers Conference

The regional connectivity initiatives of National Logistics Corporation (NLC) received an overwhelming response from...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 10:51pm

Business & Finance

Ex-finance minister says Gilgit-Baltistan tourism can free Pakistan from IMF bailouts

Former finance minister Asad Umar has proposed investing in Gilgit-Baltistan’s tourism sector to generate revenue...

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 11:13pm

Markets

India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank misses quarterly profit estimates on higher provisions

MUMBAI: Indian private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a lower-than-expected profit for the second quarter on...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 01:55pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan, Iran mull ferry service for pilgrims, traders

A ferry service between Pakistan and Iran has been proposed to boost trade and religious tourism, offering a...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 01:46pm

Financial

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,800 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Saturday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local...

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 11:13pm

Companies

Ferrari aims at AI generation with crypto auction for Le Mans carre

MILAN: Ferrari is tapping into crypto markets and tech-rich youngsters with a planned new digital token that its...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 12:21pm

Companies

After five-year suspension, PIA resumes flights to UK

Government committed to making PIA profitable, says Asif

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 01:55pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s iron & steel scrap imports hit four-year high

Pakistan’s iron and steel scrap imports have surged to their highest level since December 2021, indicating renewed...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 10:27am

USA

Carney ready to resume US-Canada trade talks halted by Trump over Reagan ad

TORONTO/WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Canada stands ready to resume trade talks with...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 10:00am

Asia

US, China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia talks

KUALA LUMPUR: Top economic officials from the US and China kickstarted talks in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to avert an...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 09:48am

Pakistan

Project Manager in PSEB: PAC’s body examines audit objection on irregular appointment

ISLAMABAD: In its meeting on Friday, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)’s sub-committee examined an audit...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 07:29am

Business & Finance

Pak-Afghan trade temporarily halted

ISLAMABAD: The bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan is temporarily halted due to security concerns at ...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 07:26am

Industry

PBF disappointed over ‘Roshan Maeeshat Bijli Package’

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has expressed disappointment over the recently announced Roshan Maeeshat...

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 07:58am

Industry

Manufacturing of EVs: SMEDA plans to promote sub-contracting in SME sector

LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is taking measures to promote subcontracting...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 07:14am

Industry

Illicit cigarettes’ dominance in market hits govt revenue

LAHORE: Pakistan’s tobacco industry continues to face a growing challenge as illicit cigarettes dominate a large...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 07:10am

Companies

IPAK Group profit surges sevenfold to Rs704m

KARACHI: IPAK Group has posted a robust financial performance for the first quarter ended September 30, 2025, with...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 07:09am

Industry

LCCI chief, P@SHA delegates discuss challenges in IT sector

LAHORE: A 30-member tech industry delegation led by Vice Chairman, Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA)...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 07:06am

Industry

Adnan made EDB CEO

ISLAMABAD: The government Friday appointed Adnan Ali Mansoor as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 06:56am

Companies

Non-Muslim countries: Murree Brewery allowed to export beer products

KARACHI: Murree Brewery Company Limited has received official permission to export its beer products to non-Muslim...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 06:50am

Pakistan

Ferry service launch likely: Pakistan, Türkiye to explore new avenues of maritime cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Türkiye have decided to explore new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 06:46am

Industry

SAPM Haroon, Aussie Acting HC seek to unlock meat export potential

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met with...

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 08:03am

Business & Finance

Business facilitation, FBR: FPCCI commends steps aimed at addressing challenges

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) commended the practical measures...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Business & Finance

Local production of vaccines: Govt asks DRAP to come up with comprehensive roadmap

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to end reliance on the imported vaccines and formulate a viable policy so that...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Industry

Expeditious clearance of export consignments will be ensured, APTMA team told

LAHORE: Muhammad Sadiq, Chief Collector Customs, Exports and IOCO has assured exporters of expeditious clearance of...

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 08:06am

Business & Finance

Petroleum products: Ogra says working to stop solvent mixing

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has reaffirmed that it is acting strictly within its legal...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Companies

PSO posts Rs20.9bn PAT in FY25

KARACHI: The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) held its 49th Annual General Meeting in Karachi, chaired by Asif Baigmohamed,...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Pakistan

PRA identifies 21 sectors involved in under-reporting, under-invoicing

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) in a bid to increase revenue of the province has identified 21 sectors...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Technology

‘Total cellular subscriber base declines for 3rd consecutive month’

ISLAMABAD: The country’s total cellular subscriber base witnessed a decline for the third consecutive month, ...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Money & Banking

US dollar nearly flat

NEW YORK: The US dollar was almost flat on Friday after dipping following fresh inflation data that showed that US...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Business & Finance

Weekly SPI up 0.22pc

ISLAMABAD: Inflationary pressure continues to keep up its momentum as the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the ...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Companies

Meezan Bank, Mastercard conclude campaign

KARACHI: Meezan Bank in collaboration with Mastercard has successfully concluded the “Spend Big, Win Big”...

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 08:01am

Companies

HBL Zarai Services Ltd launches services in Sindh

KARACHI: HBL Zarai Services Limited has officially launched its services in Sindh, marking a major step in its...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

Companies

Retrofitted Boeing 777 featuring Premium Economy cabins showcased: Emirates marks four decades of its operations in Pakistan

KARACHI: Emirates celebrated four decades of operations in Pakistan with a special showcase of its retrofitted ...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 05:54am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 5	277.95
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 5	277.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 5	157.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 5	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 5	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 5	1.16
SOFR % / Aug 5	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 5	7,723.55
India Sensex / Aug 5	78,581
Nasdaq / Aug 5	26,363.44
FTSE 100 / Aug 5	10,888.30
Dow Jones / Aug 5	54,349.12
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 5	26,126.30
France CAC40 / Aug 5	8,669.30
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 6	65,266.67
Hang Seng / Aug 6	25,455.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 5	74.70
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 5	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 5	375,459
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 5	4,284.99
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 5	83.02
Petrol/Litre / Aug 6	328.56
Diesel/Litre / Aug 6	385.86

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	28.57 ▲ 2.6 (10.01%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Aug 5 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	38.34 ▲ 3.49 (10.01%)
Shams Textile / Aug 5 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	55.74 ▲ 5.07 (10.01%)
East West Ins. / Aug 5 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	60.52 ▲ 5.5 (10%)
Gadoon Textile / Aug 5 Gadoon Textile Mills Limited(GADT)	340 ▲ 30.91 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 5 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	51.58 ▲ 4.69 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Aug 5 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	261.12 ▲ 23.74 (10%)
Tri-Star Power / Aug 5 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	18.50 ▲ 1.68 (9.99%)
Asim Textile / Aug 5 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	51.08 ▲ 4.64 (9.99%)
Redco Textile / Aug 5 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	33.37 ▲ 3.03 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Mehmood Tex / Aug 5 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	152.98 ▼ -17 (-10%)
Olympia Mills / Aug 5 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	108.29 ▼ -12.03 (-10%)
Trust Mod. / Aug 5 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	21.56 ▼ -2.39 (-9.98%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Aug 5 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	28.43 ▼ -3.12 (-9.89%)
Tariq Corporation / Aug 5 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	19.31 ▼ -1.99 (-9.34%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Aug 5 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	21.56 ▼ -1.94 (-8.26%)
Masood Textile / Aug 5 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	142.20 ▼ -11.47 (-7.46%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 5 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	61.15 ▼ -4.85 (-7.35%)
Grays Leasing / Aug 5 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	21.66 ▼ -1.67 (-7.16%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Aug 5 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	177.41 ▼ -12.45 (-6.56%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 5 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	52,879,995 ▼ -0.13
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	42,520,544 ▲ 0.03
Cnergyico PK / Aug 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	40,200,390 ▲ 0.05
B.O.Punjab / Aug 5 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	40,114,047 ▲ 1.05
Unity Foods Ltd / Aug 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	26,759,807 ▲ 1.01
TPL Properties / Aug 5 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,273,545 ▼ -0.16
Samba Bank / Aug 5 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	23,483,908 ▲ 1.07
Pak Refinery / Aug 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	22,036,197 ▲ 0.95
Dadabhoy Cement / Aug 5 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	21,526,182 ▼ -0.51
Pak Int.Bulk / Aug 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	20,001,936 ▲ 0.04

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